The 2011 Grand Prix of India

The 2011 Grand Prix of India was held on October 30 2011. It was the 17th event of the season. The Grand Prix was held at the Buddh International circuit and was 60 laps long. The race was won by Sebastian Vettel. It was the 11th win of the season for Vettel. He was the world champion that year. The German, who drove for Red Bull-Renault, finished the race in 1:30:35.002. He had a lead of 8.4 secs to Jenson Button who came in second and finished 24.3 secs in front of Fernando Alonso who was third. Of the 24 drivers who competed in the race, 5 retired. Sebastian Vettel remained 1st and extended his lead with 7 points to 134 points.
It was the 1st time that the Grand Prix of India was held at the Buddh International circuit.