FMSCI plans to bring MotoGP, Formula-E to India

The president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), Akbar Ebrahim, said on Wednesday that a round of the MotoGP and Formula-E World Championships will be held in India.

According to a news statement from Ebrahim, Chennai will host a round of the FIA World Rally Star (17-26 age category) in September, which will be organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club.

The FIA Rally Star is a stepping stone for young people who want to compete in the World Rally Championship.

In his keynote presentation at the FMSCI Annual Awards ceremony here, he congratulated all of the national winners for 2021, “We are working towards getting a round of MotoGP and the Formula-E to India. The Formula-E is likely to be held on a street circuit in Hyderabad.”

He added, “Further, India has joined the FIM’s Road to MotoGP programme through the World MiniGP championship which is restricted to those in the 10-14 years age group. Dorna Sports, promoters of MotoGP, and Italian bike manufacturer Ohvale are actively involved in the programme.”

He further noted that, despite the epidemic, India was one of the few countries in the world to hold nine National Championships for two and four-wheelers.