Snapshots From the First Indian Grand Prix

Three days of Formula One that left the whole country gasping for more

Published: Nov 1, 2011

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Jenson Button of McLaren-Mercedes reviews his performance after the practice session on October 29. He stood second in the final race

Vijay Mallya is concerned after Sahara Force India's practice runs on October 28.

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Vijay Mallya is concerned after Sahara Force India's practice runs on October 28.

Team Lotus Renault doesn't want to leave anything to chance before the qualifying round on Octob

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Team Lotus Renault doesn't want to leave anything to chance before the qualifying round on October 29.

Airtel Grid girls stop hearts at the Paddock Club.

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Airtel Grid girls stop hearts at the Paddock Club.

Indian cricket star Harbhajan Singh at the Ferrari pit just before the final race.

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Indian cricket star Harbhajan Singh at the Ferrari pit just before the final race.

Ferrari's Felipe Massa & Fernando Alonso get introduced to the crowds in vintage cars. A few

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Ferrari's Felipe Massa & Fernando Alonso get introduced to the crowds in vintage cars. A few minutes later they would be blurs on the track.

The Ferrari pit was the most popular hangout for celebrities. After Harbhajan Singh, Bollywood actor

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The Ferrari pit was the most popular hangout for celebrities. After Harbhajan Singh, Bollywood actor Imran Khan and his wife Avantika met up with friends outside the Ferrari hub.

The start of the final race on the 30th evening

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The start of the final race on the 30th evening

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The final laps of the race.

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany kisses his trophy after winning the first In

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Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany kisses his trophy after winning the first Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit.