If anything, the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix at Greater Noida Sunday gave birth to a new culture of motorsport in a country that otherwise is obsessed with cricket, Bollywood and of course, politics.
For sure, promoters Jaypee Group and the Buddh International Circuit felt the birth pangs, but the new born appears healthy and a bundle of joy. From here on, the future of this "child" is dependent on those responsible for it - the Indian motorsports honchos.
In Image: Drivers celebrate on the podium as the crowd look on in aweText: IANSImages: APFull Coverage: Indian GP 2011