How Formula One worked in India

A long and tricky track

India’s only connection to the sport remains in the form of Force India Team Principle Vijay Mallya

Even though F1 now has an Indian addition to its calendar, Formula One is still far from becoming a sport of choice here. 2 races down, both won by Vettel, India’s only connection to the sport remains in the form of Force India Team Principle Vijay Mallya. Mr. Mallya is a revered businessman, but his recent lows with his airlines business have had an adverse effect on his standing.

In a country obsessed with cricket, even bigger sports like football find it hard to find a foothold. Formula One, with its technicalities and jargon is condemned to remain a sport for the few, unless the public can take unprecedented interest in motorsports and pull themselves up for the challenge.

The impression of being a rich sport will always work against it, and there is not much that the FIA can do about it. Anyway, Jet Black parties are invitation only.