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Buddh International Circuit where F1 Indian GP held from 2011 to 2013. (FILE)

India eyes F1 return by 2028 as sports ministry forms task force

June 20, 2026 3:51 pm

Task force to assess infrastructure, economics and operational needs for hosting major motorsport events

Former F1 driver Alain Prost arrives before the third free practice at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, May 25, 2024, ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix Formula One race. (AP Photo)

F1 legend Alain Prost injured in suspected robbery at Swiss home

May 24, 2026 10:36 am

The police said that several balaclava-wearing intruders broke into the house and threatened the occupants. They "inflicted minor head injuries upon one family member, under circumstances that remain to be established."

India is targetting F1's return in 2027 according to the Sports Ministry. (FIle)

India eyes spot in 2027 F1 calendar, government says will ‘help organisers in getting the tax relaxations’

April 13, 2026 4:54 pm

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday confirmed that the ministry is working towards removing the hurdles that resulted in the sport leaving the nation in 2013.

Race winner Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo)

Kimi Antonelli: The F1 race winner who forgot to indicate on his driving test

March 19, 2026 12:42 pm

Teenager Kimi Antonelli won his first F1 Grand Prix — but only just passed his driving test last year

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli emotional after securing his maiden F1 win at Chinese GP in Shanghai. (PHOTO: AP)

'I'm speechless... about to cry': Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli emotional after maiden F1 win at Chinese GP

March 15, 2026 6:41 pm

Kimi Antonelli is now the second teenager ever to win a Formula One race after the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his first victory with Red Bull at the age of 18 in 2016.

Lewis Hamilton reveals he adopted a cow ‘Max’ at Australian GP press conference: ‘I didn’t name him, I swear’

March 07, 2026 12:29 pm

The name quickly amused fans because it is the same as four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. However, Hamilton was quick to clarify that he had nothing to do with choosing the name.

Various sports have been impacted by Middle East conflict. (PHOTO: AP & Reuters)

How sports have been impacted by US-Israel strikes on Iran & the resulting travel disruption

March 03, 2026 9:32 am

From Zimbabwe cricket team stranded in India after their T20 World Cup campaign to F1’s massive reroute, how the Middle East conflict has thrown global sports into logistics chaos.