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Formula 1 last raced in India back in 2013, the season Sebastian Vettel won his fourth drivers’ title.
The Indian government is making efforts to bring Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit, the last race being held in 2013. Sebastian Vettel won all three Indian Grands Prix that took place there. A five-year deal originally planned races until 2015, but a tax dispute in 2013 led to the race’s cancellation.
Currently, the government is encouraging the BIC owners to transfer the venue to a sports management company temporarily to facilitate F1’s return. The move is not meant to be permanent, but rather for a specific number of years. India aims to host major championships before the 2030 Commonwealth Games to bolster its bid for the 2036 Olympics.
Despite MotoGP races at BIC post-F1, political issues have hampered their return since 2023. Similarly, Formula E faced roadblocks for a return after a 2023 race in Hyderabad due to ongoing political and legal challenges.
