Finally, Chennai Formula Racing Circuit gets going after some delay
Chennai, 31 August 2024: The proceedings at the first Night Race in the country, on the new Chennai Formula Racing Circuit, got delayed on Saturday as the homologation by the international Federation, the FIA, was not completed on time.
The FIA Circuit Commission member, Giuseppe Muscioni, inspected the track and suggested some changes on Friday due to safety concerns. However, the organisers took time to make the corrections and sessions of the second round of the Indian Racing League and the Indian F4 Championship got delayed. The races were expected to go around the streets of Chennai with a perfect backdrop of the iconic Island Ground under the twinkling starlight.
The 3.5-km street circuit features 19 turns, multiple chicane and fast straights, including the striking Napier Bridge, painted in a chequered flag design and then the drivers will go by the War Memorial.
Supported by the Tamil Nadu government, the race on Sunday to elevate Chennai, the cradle of motorsports in India to the motorsport capital of the country. Turn 18 and Turn 10 had some concerns.
Later, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the event and the practice sessions took place late in the night.
The main races are scheduled for Sunday.
