FIA F1 happenings – India race confirmed

Bernie Ecclestone, President of FOM, has informed the FIA that India will host a Formula One event in 2011."

Michael Schumacher has been appointed as Drivers’ Representative for the Circuits Commission, and Karun Chandhok has – on the eve of his debut – has been granted a Superlicense.

The FIA has also decided to rotate its December meetings and prize giving ceremony to different locales. This year’s will still be held in Monaco but Dr Vijay Mallya has volunteered India as a possible host for 2011, although no decision has been taken.