India deserves F1: Jean Todt

Mumbai: Jean Todt, president of world motorsports governing body FIA, has said that India deserves Formula 1 and he hopes the dropped Grand Prix returns to the country in the near future. “It’s (the race is not my responsibility). It is the commercial rights holder (FOM) who is discussing with the promoter (Jaypee Group), with the country. Personally, as the president of FIA but more as a car enthusiast, I was happy to see an international circuit in India,” Todt said. The Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped in 2014 after three editions owing to tax and bureaucratic hurdles, is expected to return next season, going by the wishes of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and Jaypee Group. Todt said it was unfortunate the race was taken off the calendar after three successful editions.