India’s F1 dream: Why the Indian Grand Prix ended, and how a comeback is being planned
India's sports ministry is working with promoters and authorities to resolve tax and financial issues that halted the Indian Grand Prix after three races, aiming for a return.
- On Monday, the Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports began talks with the Buddh International Circuit officials to revive the Indian Grand Prix, PTI reported.
- State authorities' classification of F1 as 'entertainment' caused heavy taxes, forcing the Indian Grand Prix's removal after being held from 2011 to 2013.
- Officials visited the track recently to assess maintenance and restart timelines, while Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told owners to hand the circuit to a sports management company for two to three years.
- Sources say the tax issue will be resolved soon, but a 24-race calendar complicates scheduling for F1's return, according to sports ministry sources.
- The Buddh International Circuit's infrastructure and recent record hosting 45 international competitions could bolster India's F1 bid, according to the Sports Ministry.
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India’s F1 dream: Why the Indian Grand Prix ended, and how a comeback is being planned
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