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Nagaland to Host First-Ever F1 Sim Racing India Open Round in Kohima
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 12:48 AM
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Nagaland will stage the F1 Sim Racing India Open round in Kohima, marking the state’s debut as a host for the virtual racing series.
The state of Nagaland has confirmed that Kohima will host an upcoming round of the F1 Sim Racing India Open, the first such event to be held in the region. The announcement highlights Kohima's entry into the growing world of competitive virtual motorsport.
Organisers of the India Open series will stage the race in the capital city, bringing together professional sim racers from across the country. While details of the exact schedule remain pending, the event is set to showcase high‑performance racing simulators that replicate Formula 1 cars.
Local officials anticipate that the race will boost tourism and promote Nagaland as a hub for emerging e‑sports activities, aligning with broader efforts to diversify the state's economic profile.
Organisers of the India Open series will stage the race in the capital city, bringing together professional sim racers from across the country. While details of the exact schedule remain pending, the event is set to showcase high‑performance racing simulators that replicate Formula 1 cars.
Local officials anticipate that the race will boost tourism and promote Nagaland as a hub for emerging e‑sports activities, aligning with broader efforts to diversify the state's economic profile.