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The first ever formula one race in India was held in

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The venue is the Buddh International Circuit, built by the Jaypee Group in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, not inside Delhi itself.
Updated On: Jul 17, 2026
  • Greater Noida
  • New Delhi
  • Faridabad
  • Pune
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

India joined the Formula One calendar in 2011 with the Indian Grand Prix. The race ran on 30 October 2011 and Sebastian Vettel won it from pole. The venue was the Buddh International Circuit, a new track built by the Jaypee Group inside Jaypee Greens Sports City. Locating that track answers the question.

  1. Greater Noida: This is where the Buddh International Circuit stands, in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The 5.14 km track was laid out by circuit designer Hermann Tilke and holds an FIA Grade 1 licence, which is the minimum needed to run a Formula One race.
  2. New Delhi: The circuit is close to Delhi and foreign broadcasters often called it the "Delhi" race, which is why this option traps people. Delhi itself has no motor racing circuit.
  3. Faridabad: A Haryana industrial city with no Formula One grade track at all.
  4. Pune: No Formula One circuit here either. India's older racing venue is the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai, which is far below Formula One standard.

The right option is (A), Greater Noida.

Let's summarize:

  • Venue: Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Date of the first Indian Grand Prix: 30 October 2011.
  • Winner: Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

India's first Formula One race was held at Greater Noida.

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