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Lando Norris Expresses Eagerness to Race in India Amid F1 Revival Push
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News18•08-10-2026, 18:45
Lando Norris Expresses Eagerness to Race in India Amid F1 Revival Push
- •Reigning world champion Lando Norris has expressed a strong desire to race in India as the country explores bringing Formula 1 back.
- •The Indian government has formed a task force to revive the marquee race, which was previously held from 2011 to 2013.
- •Norris acknowledged India's massive fan base of 98 million and noted that he has experienced the Buddh Circuit through a simulator.
- •The McLaren driver highlighted his close friendship with Indian racing driver Jehan Daruvala, who was a former teammate.
- •Bringing F1 back to Greater Noida faces hurdles, including annual hosting fees of up to Rs 500 crore and significant track renovation costs.
Key Questions Answered
Hosting Formula 1 in India involves substantial annual hosting fees ranging from Rs 300 crore to Rs 500 crore. Additionally, renovating the Buddh Circuit in Greater Noida would cost between Rs 150 crore and Rs 200 crore.
The Indian Grand Prix was previously dropped after hosting three editions from 2011 to 2013 due to taxation, financial, and bureaucratic hurdles.
Lando Norris shared his junior formula days with Indian driver Jehan Daruvala, who was his teammate for many years and remains one of his best friends.
