Sports Minister announces Task Force to assess F1 revival in India
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has formed a task force to evaluate the feasibility of bringing Formula 1 back to India by 2028. The committee will address bureaucratic, taxation, and infrastructure challenges in collaboration with state governments and private stakeholders.
Why it matters
The potential return of F1 to India represents a significant shift in sports policy and international event hosting, with implications for tourism and commerce.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) announced a Task Force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving Formula 1 in the country under the chairmanship of Niti Aayog Programme Director and adviser Yugal Kishore Joshi.
The 10-member committee also features joint secretary (sports) Kunal, besides FMSCI (Motorsports Federation of India) President, who is Arindam Ghosh at the moment with the elections to be held during the AGM later in the month.
The Task Force also has representation from the Department of Tourism and Commerce, among others and will include representatives from the Uttar Pradesh and Maharshtra Government.
"The Terms of reference of this committee are suggesting comprehensive ways for sustainable growth of motorsports in India, a holistic coordinated roadmap for revival of Formula 1 so that we can host a race in 2028.”
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