Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing for a Formula 1 race in India in 2027 by addressing tax hurdles that led to the event's departure in 2013.
India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing to revive Formula One racing in the country, focusing on creating a strong pipeline of drivers and technicians. Discussions with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) have centered on developing a comprehensive framework to integrate motorsports with India's automotive and engineering sectors.
The Motor Sports Association of India accused its rival the Federation of Motorsports Club of India of causing hindrance in organising races.
If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular.
FIA, the world governing body for motor sport, has asked the two warring Indian motor sports bodies to unite under the chairmanship of Vijay Mallya.
The two warring groups of Indian motor sport reached a settlement at the FIA General Assembly in Paris on Thursday.
'The favourable rupee-dollar exchange rate, there are opportunities we can tap.'
FMSCI president Vicky Chandhok reveals his plans to stage a Formula One race in the country.
President of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Vicky Chandhok feels it would be ideal if India hosts its inaugural F1 Grand Prix in the month of December instead of scheduled October 30.
India are hosting a motorsport event of this magnitude for the first time since the 2013 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar due to financial, taxation and bureaucratic issues.
The motor sport organiser was listed in the hallowed pages of the record book for having conducted 250 events, ranging from gymkhana races, car and bike rallies, off-beat 4x4 drives to dirt track races.
The much-awaited homologation of the Budh International Circuit (BIC), venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, is all but over with the FIA team, led by technical director Charlie Whiting, giving a thumbs up to the 5.14km race track.
Any race that has to be run in India has to be run under the banner of the recognised affiliate, says the FMCI chairman.
Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.
Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.
Former FMSCI chief Vicky Chandhok on Monday severely criticised the governing body's current regime.
Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.
There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.
Vijay Mallya faces a sensitive diary clash this week as the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix coincides with an appointment to appear before Indian investigators.
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