A dog runs across the track at the Buddh International Circuit before Friday's opening practice session for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.
A dog runs across the track at the Buddh International Circuit before Friday's opening practice session for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.
The circuit, which was officially opened on October 18, is based in Greater Noida, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
The circuit, which was officially opened on October 18, is based in Greater Noida, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Workers carry grass as they make final preparations the day before opening practice.
Workers carry grass as they make final preparations the day before opening practice.
The so-called "stairway to heaven" at the Race Control building has caused some bemusement -- the staircase goes off the edge of the roof.
The so-called "stairway to heaven" at the Race Control building has caused some bemusement -- the staircase goes off the edge of the roof.
Journalists reported that the finishing touches were still being put on the the circuit this week. Here workers wash the track.
Journalists reported that the finishing touches were still being put on the the circuit this week. Here workers wash the track.
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McLaren's former world champion driver Jenson Button hitches a ride in an autorickshaw as he inspects the track on Thursday.
McLaren's former world champion driver Jenson Button hitches a ride in an autorickshaw as he inspects the track on Thursday.