AHMEDABAD: Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) announced the appointment of star athlete Shreyas Iyer as the official brand ambassador for the F1® Program in India. Held under an agreement granting Mumbai Falcons the rights to host an official Formula 1®-sanctioned sim racing competition, the F1® Sim Racing India Open 2026 will establish a national competitive platform for emerging talent across the country. The appointment reflects Mumbai Falcons’ approach to building a sporting culture and infrastructure that spans across sporting disciplines.

Shreyas Iyer has established himself as one of Indian cricket’s most consistent match-winners and a leader across formats. Off the field, he occupies a growing space in youth culture, with an audience that extends well beyond traditional cricket fans. His strengths and achievements represent high performance, adaptability, and a direct connection with India’s digital-native sporting generation, making him a fitting face for the Championship.

“Sport has always been about finding your edge and staying disciplined enough to act on it. When I heard what Mumbai Falcons is building in terms of a real pathway that takes young Indians from where they are today to where they could go, I didn’t need much convincing. This is the kind of initiative I would have wanted access to growing up, and I’m proud to be part of what’s coming,” said Shreyas Iyer, Brand Ambassador for the F1® Program in India led by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.

Speaking about the brand ambassadors’ announcement, Ameet Gadhoke, Managing Director, Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, said, “We built Mumbai Falcons on the belief that India has world-class sporting talent; the potential, however, has been constrained by structural deficiencies. Partnering with Formula 1® to bring the F1® Sim Racing India Open 2026 to life is yet another significant initiative in that direction. Shreyas represents exactly the kind of athlete we had in mind when shaping this initiative, displaying sporting excellence and discipline paired with authentic resonance with the emerging demographic, the younger aspiring generations. The platform we’re about to launch is something India has not seen in this space before. The full scope of this initiative will be announced shortly.”

The Championship will be contested on F1® 25, the official game of the FIA Formula 1® World Championship, featuring the same circuits, competitive formats, and team liveries as the global series. Registrations will commence on 30th April, 2026, through the MFRL App, available on the Play Store and Apple App Store. Participants will be able to compete across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The online Qualifiers in the coming months will lead to city-based simulator rounds, culminating in a national final in Mumbai in November.

The upcoming initiative is its most ambitious nationwide project to date, designed to connect Indian youth to a global-format competition through a clearly defined pathway

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MUMBAI: Formula 1® and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited announce the launch of India’s first Official F1® Sim Racing Championship. Held under an agreement that grants Mumbai Falcons the rights to host an official Formula 1® sanctioned sim racing competition, the F1® Sim Racing India Open 2026 will establish a national competitive platform for emerging talent across the country. The Championship is designed to create a structured pathway from virtual competition to professional motorsport, offering young drivers a credible first step into the wider racing ecosystem. This also marks the first time Formula 1® has introduced a programme of this nature, exclusively for India.

The announcement comes at the perfect time, as conversations around bringing Formula 1® back to India gain momentum and fan interest in the sport continues to surge. With e-sports now officially recognised under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, initiatives like the F1® Sim Racing India Open 2026 connect India to the global driver pathway of F1®, tapping into a rapidly growing motorsport ecosystem.

Conducted under an agreement granting Mumbai Falcons the rights to host an official F1-sanctioned sim racing competition in India, the Championship will be played on F1®25, the official game of the FIA Formula 1® World Championship, featuring identical circuits, competitive formats, and team liveries as the global series. Registrations are set to commence on 30th April, 2026, on the MFRL App (available on Play Store and Apple Store). Participants will be able to compete via PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Online qualifiers in the coming months will lead to city-based simulator rounds, culminating in a national final in Mumbai in November.

On this occasion, India’s first Formula 1®Driver, Narain Karthikeyan, commented, “India has long been central to the global growth story of Formula 1®. With 78.8 million fans and a generation raised on F1®gaming, the time is right to introduce an official, competitive Sim Racing Championship here. Mumbai Falcons are the ideal partner, having invested years in building India’s motorsport pipeline. This initiative is unique, globally exclusive, and will set a new benchmark for talent development.”

“When we founded Mumbai Falcons in 2019, our ambition was to place India firmly on the global motorsport map and build a pipeline for world-class talent. Mumbai Falcons became the first Indian team to win an FIA-accredited international racing Championship. We have also supported the early careers of future Formula 1®stars. Partnering with Formula 1®to bring the F1®Sim Racing India Open 2026 to life is yet another significant initiative in that direction,” said Ameet Gadhoke, Managing Director, Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.

Mumbai Falcons brings to this programme a track record that few organisations in the world can match. The team has previously supported the early careers of drivers who went on to reach the pinnacle of the sport, including Jehan Daruvala, Kush Maini, Arthur Leclerc, Dino Beganovic, Sebastian Montoya, Rafael Camara, James Wharton, Freddie Slater, Kean Nakamura Berta, Oleksandr Bondarev, Kimi Antonelli, Arvid Lindblad, and Oliver Bearman. It is this foundation of proven talent identification and development that positions Mumbai Falcons to build and deliver India’s first scalable motorsport pipeline.

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Stars from across the world including India’s Yuvraj Singh attend the race.

INDIA: The pulse-pounding excitement of Formula 1 returns to the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, with the eagerly anticipated 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Set to ignite the asphalt from May 3rd to 6th, this electrifying event marks the sixth round of the championship, promising thrills, spills, and scorching competition under the blazing Sunshine State skies.

Since its inception, the Miami Grand Prix has become a highlight of the F1 calendar, and this year’s edition at the Miami International Autodrome is poised to be nothing short of spectacular. With its 5.412-kilometer circuit boasting a heart-pounding 19 corners, fans can expect edge-of-the-seat action as drivers push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory.

Expect wheel-to-wheel action as current championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull will look to maintain their dominance. However, with formidable challenges such as Carlos Sainz Jr and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and the tenacious Lando Norris of McLaren to dethrone him, Verstappen’s path to glory is far from guaranteed. Ferrari’s new look unveiled specially for the Miami Grand Prix will also catch the attention of the fans.

A special tribute will also be given to three-time F1 Champion Ayrton Senna in Miami, with the race weekend coming days after his 30th death anniversary. The race’s race control building will be decorated with a Senna mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra that celebrates his countryman’s life.

Against the backdrop of Miami’s iconic skyline and pulsating nightlife, the stage is set for a weekend of adrenaline-fueled excitement, where the battle for supremacy will unfold at breakneck speeds. From the roaring engines to the nail-biting overtakes, the 2024 Miami Grand Prix promises to be an unforgettable spectacle for fans and drivers alike, as Formula 1’s elite converge for a showdown like no other.

Besides action on the track, all eyes will be on some of the biggest stars who will be in the pit lane. This includes former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, pop star Camilla Cabello and NFL star Tom Brady amongst others.

What time would Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix & F1 Academy be broadcast in India? 

• Practice 1: 03 May 2024, Friday, 10:00 PM IST
• Sprint Qualifying:  03 May 2024, Friday, 02:00 AM IST
• Sprint: 04 May 2024, Saturday, 09:30 AM IST
• Qualifying: 05 May, Sunday, 01:30 AM IST
• Race: 06 May, Monday, 01:30 AM IST
• F1 Academy, First Practice, Friday 7:30 PM IST
• F1 Academy, Second Practice, Saturday 12:50 AM IST
• F1 Academy, Qualifying Session, Saturday, 7:55 PM IST
• F1 Academy, First Race, Saturday, 11:35 PM IST
• F1 Academy, Second Race, Sunday, 10:35 PM IST

How to watch Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and F1 Academy in India?

• F1 fans can catch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Fire TV Stick, Samsung TV and www.fancode.com. Race pass is available for Rs. 49 and season pass can be accessed at Rs. 749.

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