# India sets up task force to assess F1 revival by 2028

2026-09-15T12:01:28+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday announced a 10-member Task Force to assess the feasibility of reviving Formula 1 in India, with a target of hosting a Grand Prix in 2028. The panel is chaired by NITI Aayog adviser Yugal Kishore Joshi and includes officials from sports, tourism, commerce, revenue, and the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments, as well as representatives from motorsport bodies and racing circuits. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the committee will examine taxation issues, infrastructure needs, and public-private partnership models. India last hosted a Formula 1 race in 2013 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The race was dropped due to bureaucratic and taxation issues. The Task Force will also assess the international economic and tourism benefits of hosting such events. The Hindu reports that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has acknowledged India's interest but gave no timeline. The fanbase in India is estimated at 98 million, according to a Formula 1 statement.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All four sources report the same facts with no discernible slant, presenting the government announcement as a straightforward administrative move. Coverage is uniform straight reporting, with no critical framing or omission. The implication is that the revival depends on resolving the taxation and bureaucratic hurdles that killed the 2013 race. The task force must submit a roadmap, and the feasibility of a 2028 race will hinge on whether the Adani group and state governments commit the required investment and hosting fees.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/sports-minister-announces-task-force-to-assess-f1-revival-in-india/article71467629.ece>
  Straight announcement, no critical framing
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/sports-ministry-constitutes-task-force-for-revival-development-of-formula-1-in-india/articleshow/134259657.cms>
  Straight announcement, no critical framing
- indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/formula-one/story/india-forms-task-force-to-explore-formula-1-return-in-2028-2994998-2026-09-15>
  Straight announcement, no critical framing
- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/f1-s-return-to-india-on-the-cards-mansukh-mandaviya-announces-10-member-task-force-to-assess-f1-revival-2026-09-15-1054302>
  Brief straight announcement, no critical framing

Tags: Buddh International Circuit, FMSCI, Formula 1, Greater Noida, Mansukh Mandaviya, NITI Aayog
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