India, April 13 -- Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said Formula 1 could make a return to India as early as next year at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Formula 1, however, told HT that India may have to wait a little longer.

"We are aiming to hold the Formula 1 in India in 2027. There will be an F1 race organised at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. A MotoGP race could be held before F1," said Mandaviya during a media interaction.

When asked for a reaction on the development, F1 said in an official statement to HT: "While India is a valuable market for F1's continued growth with an amazing passionate fanbase, we won't be racing there in 2027. Interest in hosting F1 events has never bee...