India's Inaugural Grand Prix

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Ceremony
Sauber Formula One driver Kamui Kobayashi (2nd R) of Japan has his car blessed in the pits before a practice session ahead of the Indian Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit, October 28, 2011. Some 24 drivers from 12 teams will compete to be the first to win at the new track.

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