Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) has finalised the schedule for the 2012 Indian GP to be held between October 26 and 28 at the Buddh International Circuit in greater Noida. The three days highly action-packed weekend will entertain the speed lovers from all over the country and the world.
The practice session is scheduled on October 26 in two phases. The first practice session would take place at 10 am while the second practise session will begin at 2 pm and last till 3:30 pm. Prior to the second training session, the spectators will get an opportunity to watch the new MRF F2000 cars in action at 12:30 pm which would be participated by several Indian and International F1 drivers.
The third training session will, however, take place on October 27 beginning at 11 am and the qualifying will begin from 2 pm. October 28, Sunday, will mark the D-day with the action kicking off at 3 pm. JK Racing Asia Series and MRF Challenge 2012 are the two support races scheduled for the three day long Indian GP.
The schedule of the event as released by JPSI for the Indian GP is given below.
Friday, October 26: JK Racing Asia Series (practice): 08:45-09:15; F1 first practice: 10:00-11:30; MRF challenge (practice): 12:00-12:30; F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk) 12:35-13:45; F1 second practice: 14:00-15:30; F1 press conference: 16:00-17:00; MRF challenge (Qualifying): 16:00-16:30; Marshall Pit Lane Walk : 17:45.
Saturday, October 27: JK Asia Racing Series (Qualifying): 09:15-09:45; F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk): 09:50-10:40; F1 third practice: 11:00-12:00; MRF Championship 1st Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 12:25-12:55; F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 13:00-13:45; F1 Qualifying: 14:00; JK Asia Racing Series 1st Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 15:30-16:00.
Sunday, October 28: F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 10:00-10:50; MRF Championship 2nd Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 11:00-11:30; JK Asia Racing Series 2nd Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 12:00-12:30; F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 12:35-14:15; F1 drivers grid parade: 13:30; F1 starting grid presentation: 13:40-14:15; National Anthem: 14:46; Grand Prix: 15:00.
