{
  "id": 7604098,
  "title": "Formula One Return To India? NITI Aayog-Led Task Force To Assess Grand Prix Feasibility, Develop Motorsport Roadmap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/formula-one-return-to-india-niti-aayog-led-task-force-to-assess-grand",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:26:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/formula-one-return-to-india-niti-aayog-led-task-force-to-assess-grand-prix-feasibility-develop-motorsport-roadmap"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India is considering the potential return of Formula One racing to the country, with the government establishing a task force under the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog to evaluate the feasibility of hosting a Grand Prix and outline a roadmap for the development of the motorsports sector. The task force, chaired by NITI Aayog member Yugal Kishore Joshi, will examine a range of factors, including taxation, sustainability, international benefits, and infrastructure requirements. The aim is to identify key priorities and recommend suitable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to support the growth of motorsports in India. The Indian Grand Prix, previously held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from 2011 to 2013, was won by Sebastian Vettel on multiple occasions. However, Formula One has not returned to the Indian calendar since 2013. Discussions are ongoing about bringing Formula 1, MotoGP, and a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) back to India by 2030, 2028, and 2028 respectively.",
  "summary": "New Delhi [India], September 15: India is exploring the revival of Formula One in the country, with the government constituting a task force under NITI Aayog to assess the feasibility of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix and develop a roadmap for the growth of the motorsports ecosystem. Task force to assess feasibility The Task Force for Formula One Grand Prix feasibility assessment will examine…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}