Formula 1 will return to India in 2027: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s Sports Minister, has expressed confidence that Formula One could return to the country by 2027, with the government working to resolve the issues that led to the sport’s exit over a decade ago.

Speaking to the media, Mandaviya said efforts are already underway to bring a race back to the Buddh International Circuit, which hosted the Indian Grand Prix between 2011 and 2013.

“There will be an F1 race in India in 2027. First race will be at Buddh International Circuit,” Mandaviya said.

“It will take another six months to work out the modalities. The government will help in getting the tax relaxations that had become a



bone of contention so that it is a viable venture for the organisers,” he added.

The Indian Grand Prix was dropped after 2013 due to a combination of tax complications and bureaucratic hurdles, which made hosting the race financially unviable. Mandaviya indicated that those concerns are now being addressed at multiple levels.

He also revealed that at least three companies have shown interest in operating the circuit, while the government is ready to play a facilitating role in making the project attractive.

However, despite the optimism from the Indian side, sources within Formula One have suggested that a 2027 return remains unlikely at this stage.