Why Motorsports is not popular in India?

Lack of local tracks and arena. Hooliganism by youth. No proper support by the Government. No recognition by educational institutes about Motorsports being a successful career choice.

How can I become a Formula 1 racer in India?

You can start out by competing in the Rookie Cup that happens just ahead of the karting season. If you like your race experience and think you have what it takes to cut it in the National Karting Championship, then you can try doing a complete season of racing!

Is there any Indian F1 racer?

As of 2021, there have been two Formula One drivers from India. No Indian driver has taken a race win, podium, fastest lap or pole position. Narain Karthikeyan made his debut in 2005 driving for Jordan.

Is motorsports a sport in India?

Motorsport is a popular form of sport in the nation of India. Formula One in particular has taken off in the country in the 2000s, with two Indian driver competing (Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok) and the first ever Formula One Indian Grand Prix took place in 2011, at the newly built Buddh International Circuit.

How old is Narain Karthikeyan?

44 years (January 14, 1977)
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Who is the first F1 motor driver from India?

Kumar Ram Narain Karthikeyan
Kumar Ram Narain Karthikeyan (born 14 January 1977) is a racing driver who was the first Formula One driver from India. He has previously competed in A1GP, and the Le Mans Series.

Is car racing legal in India?

The sport has caught on in India phenomenally in the last three years due to a number of reasons, availability of world-class automobiles, motor sport awareness and more youngsters buying powerful cars. Night drag racing, obviously, flouts the rule, which makes the sport illegal.

Was Narain Karthikeyan a pay driver?

The real pay driver boom occurred between 1985 and 1995. The pay driver is still very much with us. Vitaly Petrov is bringing a lot of money, so is Narain Karthikeyan and so was Sakon Yamamoto.

What does the name Karthikeyan mean?

Kartikeya mounted on a peacock. Karthikeyan (in short Karthikeya, Karthik, Kartik) is an Indian masculine given name derived from the Lord Kartikeya.

Does India have a Formula 1 team?

India is also the home of one of the current Formula One teams, Force India, but the team’s base is in the United Kingdom. The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India is the official governing body of motorsport in the country. India also compete in the Moto GP, Moto 3 class with Mahindra Racing.

What does Force India F1 mean?

Force India F1 is a Formula One motor racing team. The team was formed in October 2007, when a consortium led by Indian businessmen Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol bought the Spyker F1 team for € 88 million.

Who is the governing body of motorsport in India?

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India is the official governing body of motorsport in the country. India also compete in the Moto GP, Moto 3 class with Mahindra Racing. Mahindra are based in Switzerland but holds an Indian licence.