Formula 1 Comeback? India Sets Up Task Force To Explore Return By 2028
What Happened
Mansukh Mandaviya, India's Sports Minister, has announced a 10-member task force to assess the feasibility and challenges of bringing Formula 1 back to India. The panel, led by Yugal Kishore Joshi of NITI Aayog, will prepare a roadmap for the sustainable growth of motorsports and explore the possibility of hosting an F1 race in 2028. India last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix in 2013 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
Key Takeaways
The move signals renewed government interest in reviving top-tier motorsports in India. If the task force's recommendations are adopted, India could return to the Formula 1 calendar after a 15-year gap, potentially boosting tourism, investment, and the country's global sporting profile.