Some new of hope for the Formula One fans of India as India’s Sports Ministry has taken a decisive step towards restoring Formula One to the country’s racing calendar. On 15 September 2026, the ministry constituted a 10-member Task Force charged with reviving motorsport and exploring the return of a full Formula One Grand Prix.
F1 returns to India? Sports Ministry forms elite task force to revive Grand Prix glory
According to reports, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced a Task Force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving F1 in the country. Additionally, it will be under the chairmanship of Niti Aayog Programme Director and adviser Yugal Kishore Joshi. He also urged of resolving the taxation issues that previously forced F1 to leave India after races were held at the Buddh International Circuit near Greater Noida. He said. As per the report in the Sportstar:
“While the main objective of the Task Force will be to make a comprehensive assessment of the existing motorsports ecosystem in the country, its main challenge would be to find ways to resolve the taxation-related issues that led to Formula One’s past departures from the country.”
The panel is headed by Yugal Kishore Joshi, Programme Director at NITI Aayog. Its members include joint secretaries from the Sports, Commerce and Tourism ministries, representatives from the Buddh International Circuit and Madras International Circuit, officials from the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments, a nominee from the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), and a technical expert.
The Task Force has been asked to carry out a full assessment of India’s motorsport ecosystem. It has also indicated to identify the policy and infrastructure changes needed for sustainable growth, and evaluate the economic, tourism and investment benefits of hosting major international events. A key target is to examine the feasibility of staging an F1 race as early as 2028.
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