Every Indian Grand Prix F1 Winner

The Indian Grand Prix was held at the state-of-the-art Buddh International Circuit from 2011 to 2013. Located along the Yamuna Expressway near New Delhi, the 5.125 km circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke and featured dramatic elevation changes and a long back straight that encouraged overtaking.

Despite signing a long-term agreement, financial and tax disputes meant the event lasted just three seasons. In that brief window, however, one driver made the venue entirely his own.

List of Every Indian Grand Prix Winner

Indian Grand Prix Winners: 2011 to 2013

All three editions of the Indian Grand Prix were won by Sebastian Vettel, driving for Red Bull Racing.

The inaugural race in 2011 saw Vettel convert pole position into a controlled victory, further cementing his dominance during a season in which he secured his second World Championship. The Buddh International Circuit immediately gained a reputation for its flowing layout and demanding technical sections.

In 2012, Vettel repeated the feat. Starting from pole once again, he managed the race from the front and built on his momentum in a tightly contested championship battle, ultimately claiming a third consecutive title.

By 2013, the pattern was unmistakable. Vettel delivered another commanding lights-to-flag victory, completing a clean sweep of Indian Grands Prix. The win secured his fourth consecutive World Championship, sealing the title in India with three races still remaining in the season. His celebration in front of the main grandstand became one of the defining images of that year.

Although there were plans to return to the race after a calendar hiatus, ongoing tax and contractual disputes prevented its revival. Since 2013, the Indian Grand Prix has not reappeared on the Formula 1 calendar.

More F1 Race Winners

From Adelaide to Silverstone to Monza and Spa, we chart the full story of every F1 winner from each event’s first race to the last.