By CricketCountry Staff
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday met the Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone ahead of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
Published: Oct 30, 2011, 01:32 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 30, 2011, 01:32 PM (IST)
Sachin Tendulkar (L) and Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone at the Buddh International Circuit ahead of the maiden F1 race © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Greater Noida: Oct 30, 2011
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday met the Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone ahead of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
Tendulkar and Ecclestone had a brief chat about the Formula 1 race which will take place later in the day.
The Indian batting star is also expected to meet seven-time world champion, German driver Michael Schumacher.
The two grabbed quite a few headlines in 2002 when Schumacher gifted the keys of a Ferrari to Tendulkar after the Indian equaled Sir Donald Bradman’s tally of 29 Test centuries.
“Even I don’t remember when was the last time we met but I am looking forward to meet him,” said Schumacher.
The organisers of the Indian Grand Prix have reportedly asked batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to wave the chequered flag at the end of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix this weekend.
A spokesman for the organizers said earlier, “Sachin’s love for motorsport is well known, and he is also the biggest sporting icon of the country,” said a spokesman for the organisers. ” It’s only logical that we nominate him.”
Earlier it was reported in the wide sections of media that Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was presented with another opportunity to visit the Formula One racing. He has been personally invited by F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone to watch India’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
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