The track at Buddh International Circuit was praised by
officials and drivers after Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won Sunday's race in
front of a huge crowd of more than 90,000 spectators.
"We will start organizing races by February next year
in an effort to keep the momentum. We will finalize a calendar by the end of
November," Jaypee Group chief executive Sameer Gaur said on Monday.
"The FIA has been pleasantly surprised, they are very happy. If you see
the garage, the pit lanes, the technical aspects, this circuit is really good.
"After we sort out some technical issues, we will work
further on landscaping. We are in touch with FIA officials and are already
getting feedback on what can be done to improve the facility." The Jaypee
Group, which has primary business interests in real estate, spent more than
$200 million in building the track complex and almost as much in other expenses
after being granted the rights to the event for 10 years.
The group is also building a sports city around the Formula
One track that will include an international-standard cricket stadium.
"Yes, the cricket stadium is next. But right now we
plan to work further on the racing track," Gaur said.
Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone has also
praised the track, which is located 40 kilometers (25 miles) from New Delhi in
the satellite town of Greater Noida.
"India should be very proud that a private enterprise
has achieved this," Ecclestone was quoted as saying."Everything is
super, it just needs a bit of polish. It needs to be tidied up, which does not
take time." Ecclestone said the race had been a success.
"I'd said before the weekend that we needed three
things to make this race a success: good crowd, media support and a track that
the drivers will enjoy. I think India has delivered on all counts," he
said.
Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar, an avid racing fan who
waved the checkered flag in the race, also praised the organizers.
"Wonderfully organized F1 event by Jaypee. A world
class track with excellent facilities for spectators. Truly, a memorable day
for all of us," he tweeted.
