Ahmedabad, April 30 -- Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) announced the appointment of star cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the official brand ambassador for the F1 Programme in India.

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, according to a release.

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, the release said.

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