NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry is keen to bring Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in the near future and has already initiated dialogues with the track authorities to revive the race last held in India in 2013. What is clear for now is that the central government wants the high-profile sport to return to the country. The India round was held for three seasons from 2011 to 2013 before being dropped from the Formula 1 calendar due to tax and bureaucratic issues. "The minister went to see the F1 track in Greater Noida recently and held discussions with promoters about when latest the race can be restarted. The minister has told the promoters to restart F1 as soon as possible," the source added.

Source: Indian Express February 02, 2026 20:34 UTC