Bernie Ecclestone invites Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for 2011 Indian Grand Prix – Formula 1 news
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone invited cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to attend the 2011 Indian Grand Prix at the newly unveiled Buddh International Circuit in the suburbs of Noida, India.
Sachin was asked in 2004 about the possibility of Grand Prix event held in India. Sachin with a lot of enthusiasm replied that he really hopes it happens as the sport is quickly gathering a lot of popularity and attention amongst the Indians.
Well that time is finally here on October 30th, India and Tendulkar will be feasting their eyes on a historic event in the history of Indian sports.
“I'm really excited about this event. I was invited by Bernie Ecclestone (Formula One boss) on the last tour of England,” Tendulkar told MiD DAY at the Mumbai Cricket Association's Bandra Kurla Complex ground.
Tendulkar mentioned that how excited and delighted he is to see his nation host the Grand Prix. He also said that he has been in love with the sport since 2000 and feels that witnessing the race live is much different than sitting at home, “What you see
on television is far different from what one sees at the venue.”
He went on to say, “The noise and speed levels are 15 to 20 per cent greater than what one can imagine... it's great.”
The Indian cricketer further added that he still remember how he saw his first race in 2002 when he was on the England tour and was lucky enough to meet with Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher.
“It's a great feeling to be at a race, watch the speeding cars and the turns that the drivers take. Year before last, I had the pleasure of witnessing the British Grand Prix with (Formula One legends) Sir Jackie Stewart and Sir Frank Williams. Just the three
of us watched that race together,” said Tendulkar.
It will be euphoria of excitement and entertainment for the passionate Indian’s Formula 1 fans alike.
It will be also a historic spectacle in the sport history on October 30, 2011 at the Buddh International Circuit in India.
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