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Formula 1 racing is one of the biggest sports with a huge fan base around the globe. The race is the pinnacle of Motorsports as big auto brands like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Mclaren battle each other to win the championships. They bring the latest innovations into racing and compete with each other. Even in India, the sport is followed widely and many Indian celebrities are fans of this iconic racing sport.
A decade ago F1 races were also held in India from 2010 to 2013 at the Buddh International Circuit, Noida near New Delhi. Fans from all over the country poured into the race track to see the Formula 1 race happening in India. Even many F1 drivers enjoyed the hospitality here and the track layout.
And then came the heartbreak as the organisers and the Uttar Pradesh government had some disagreements in terms of tax payment and the sport never returned to India. Though we saw the first-ever MotoGP race in India at the same circuit last year we are still waiting to see Formula 1's return to India.
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Max Verstappen with Indian cricketer
It won't stop our fans from seeing the Formula 1 races. Many Indian fans and celebs enjoy the F1 races by travelling to Singapore and Abu Dhabi which are very near to our country. One of those celebrities and a big Formula 1 fan was Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.
Shreyas Iyer with Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in UAE. pic.twitter.com/IUO2VjsWbI
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He is the 2024 IPL-winning captain for Kolkata Knight Riders and will now play for Punjab Kings as their new captain from next year. Last year he went to Abu Dhabi to see the final race of the 2023 season. He even went to the Paddock with a celebrity pass and took pictures with the Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.
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The Indian cricketer gifted the world champion an Indian cricket team jersey with his name on it. The Dutchman welcomed and accepted the gift with all smiles and shook hands with the Mumbai-based cricketer. This year we expect some celebrities from India during the Abu Dhabi Grand prix. Max Verstappen is already crowned as the Formula 1 world champion. We still have the F1 constructor title hanging in the balance between McLaren and Ferrar, and the race is expected to be a thriller of an event.