Mumbai motor racing circuit project moves forward

Capita Symonds, Populous architects and Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System (DIMTS) are to draw up plans for a new motorsport venue and regeneration project in Mumbai, India.

The consortium has been selected by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation "to prepare the master plan and business case for a new multipurpose race circuit and regeneration project" in the city.

Initial work will involve the identification of a potential location for the venue and associated development, followed by a document that assesses market demand and site opportunities.

Among the issues to be considered by the consortium are accessibility; traffic management; sustainable transport links; and infrastructure gap assessments.

In a statement on its website, Capita Symonds said "the venue will be designed and constructed to meet the highest level of Grand Prix standards."

Capita Symonds said the consortium's analysis and assessments "will be undertaken considering long-term financial, social and environmental viability," adding that the consortium would consider "issues such as accessibility, traffic management, sustainable transport links and infrastructure gap assessments will also be addressed."

The team will also work alongside Formula One Management and F�deration Internationale de l'Automobile to ensure the venue meets licensing and regulatory requirements.

Capita Symonds' Jerry Muscroft explained "our appointment reflects the consortium's growing strength in masterplanning, transportation and design of some of the world's leading motor racing circuits and regeneration projects."

John Rhodes of Populous, which has undertaken work on a number of horse racing tracks in India and East Asia, added "this is an exciting opportunity to create a very special circuit and facility in Mumbai and India as well as a development that will help bring diverse investment."

The announcement follows the inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix, staged at a specially-built $400 million track near the capital New Delhi.

Image courtesy of Populous.