Indian Grand Prix Organisers Reveal Only 20,000 Tickets Sold for Event

The race organisers for the Indian Grand Prix Jaypee, who will not host a grand prix in 2014, have admitted that only 20,000 tickets have been sold so far for this year’s edition

“The excitement surrounding the event is less compared to past editions but we are confident of having the turnout of 2012,” said Jaypee chief Sameer Gaur.

“The latest number I have is that 20,000 tickets have been sold,” he admitted, adding that he expects sales to pick up considerably in coming days.

Mere days after India, Formula One will head to Abu Dhabi for the spectacular and hugely popular twilight race.

In total contrast to India, organisers of the Yas Marina event are expecting a sellout as usual, with less than 2,500 tickets still available.

“We’re expecting more fans than ever before,” said circuit boss Richard Cregan.