Formula 1 marked its return to India with the F1® Sim Racing India Open 2026, as Mumbai’s 10-year-old, Vihaan Joshi emerged as the Under-15 category champion at the National Finals held at the NSCI Dome.
Organised by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) in partnership with Formula 1, the India Open brought together some of India's most promising young sim racing talent following a nationwide qualifying process.
The top-performing junior racers will have an opportunity to progress into MFRL’s karting programme, providing a pathway from sim racing to real-world motorsport.
The Cup of Nations will bring together sim racing competitors from around the world in an international team championship, with India taking on some of the leading names in global sim racing.
Top 10 Drivers: F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 (Under-15)