New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The Formula 1 race in Greater Noida might quickly make a comeback, based on sources from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS). Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya just lately visited the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida, signalling potential plans to revive the Indian Grand Prix.
With the organisation of the Indian Grand Prix case at present in courtroom, Mansukh Mandaviya has instructed handing the organisation of the Formula One race to an occasion firm till a call is made. A Japanese firm has expressed curiosity in internet hosting the occasion, based on MYAS sources.
The Indian Grand Prix was beforehand held on the Buddh International Circuit from 2011 to 2013, with Germany’s Sebastian Vettel successful all three editions for Red Bull Racing.
The inaugural race, held on 30 October 2011 because the seventeenth spherical of the 2011 F1 season, additionally noticed Vettel emerge victorious. However, the Grand Prix has not returned to the Formula One calendar since 2013.
In addition to Formula 1, India hosted a MotoGP spherical in September 2023 at Buddh International Circuit. However, the races haven’t returned since both. The Indian MotoGP Indian Grand Prix was dropped from the 2025 racing calendar, with the International Motorcycling Federation saying that ‘the Indian Grand Prix won’t happen in 2024, with MotoGP suspending its return to the nation to early 2025 attributable to operational concerns.’
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 was the latest version of the Formula One races, with Max Verstappen rising because the winner. Verstappen additionally received the Qatar and Las Vegas editions of the F1 Grand Prix 2025 season. Overall, Verstappen received 8 races within the 2025 F1 calendar.
Looking forward, the 2026 Formula One season will start with testing races in Bahrain from February 11, adopted by Round 1 in Australia from March 6 to eight. Subsequent races will happen in China and Japan earlier than the calendar strikes on to different worldwide venues. The potential return of Formula 1 to India might mark a serious revival for motorsport followers within the nation. (ANI)