Jemimah Rodrigues announced a brand ambassador for F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026

Indian motorsports team Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has signed Indian women’s team cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as the brand ambassador for the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026. Rodrigues will work with MFRL to expand the reach of motorsports in India while working to identify the next sim racing talent from the country through the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 event. Rodrigues will join Indian T20I cricket team captain Shreyas Iyer as a fellow brand ambassador and will work towards getting people on board to compete in the nationwide championship and take part in the Time Trials being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from July 30 to August 1, where racers will compete for a place in the next stage of the competition.

The F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 will be contested on F1 25 which will feature the official circuits, team liveries and competition formats. The participants will compete across PCs, PlayStation 5s and Xbox through online qualifiers before making their way to simulator-based city rounds across 10 cities, and the event will wrap up in the national finals in Mumbai.

Jemimah Rodrigues, commented,

“I’ve always believed that sport has the power to challenge perceptions and open doors for the next generation. Cricket has given me opportunities I could only dream of as a child, and I hope this programme inspires more young girls to believe that no sport is out of reach. Formula 1 and motorsport are attracting a whole new generation of fans, and it’s exciting to be part of an initiative that gives young people a chance to compete, learn and dream bigger. Cricket and racing both demand quick decision-making, consistency and composure under pressure, and I’m looking forward to meeting aspiring racers from across the country as they begin their journey.”

Ameet Gadhoke, Managing Director, Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, added,

“Formula 1 is evolving rapidly, and so is its audience. More youth and female audiences are following the sport than ever before, making this the right time to create opportunities that are open to everyone with the passion and talent to succeed. Jemimah represents the confidence, ambition and sporting excellence that resonates with this new generation, and her association strengthens our vision of building a more inclusive motorsport community. If more young girls begin to see motorsport as a sport they can actively participate in, we will have achieved something meaningful.”