The partnership aims to bring the F1® Sim Racing India Open closer to fans, with live streaming on Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons’ YouTube channels.
Mumbai, November 3rd: Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has confirmed District by Zomato as the Official Ticketing Partner for the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, which takes place at the NSCI Dome, Mumbai, from 5th to 10th November. Fans hoping to catch the action live can book tickets on the District app and website. The competition will also be streamed live on the official YouTube channels of Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons, giving esports fans around the world an opportunity to follow the action.
Organised by MFRL in partnership with Formula 1 and ESL FACEIT Group, the F1® Sim Racing India Open will bring together emerging sim racing talent from across the country. The top 20 drivers in the Open and Under-15 categories advance to the final grid, bringing together 40 racers to compete at the NSCI Dome. The event will also feature the Cup of Nations, with teams from 14 countries, including India, competing in an international showcase of sim racing talent.
The F1® Sim Racing India Open will serve as a crucial step in MFRL’s search for India’s next Formula 1 driver. The winner of the India Open will earn a place in MFRL’s One in a Billion Hunt, backed by a ₹3 crore Driver Development Fund, which aims to identify and develop promising Indian racing talent. Through this initiative, MFRL seeks to build a structured pathway for aspiring drivers, using sim racing as an entry point to discover talent and support its development. Their larger ambition is to help India produce its next Formula 1 driver in the coming decade.