Mumbai, April 28 -- Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited have announced 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, according to a release.

The announcement comes at the pe...