The days of cricket and football in the nation are soon getting over. In 2008 Formula1 will emerge as the new big sport.
Vijay Mallaya had created a storm in Indian ranks by acquiring the Spyker formula1 team and rechristened it to Force India Formula1 team. This was to confirm the rise of motor sport in India.
Close to the announcement of this news another news follows that Spice Energy, the company that is nursing the A1 GP Team India is also set to join the ranks of Formula1 team owners. The company has been delighted by its success in A1 GP and wants to go a step ahead and acquire a Formula1 team.
Spice Energy has been having talks with many cash stripped Formula1 teams about the possible takeover. Super Aguri is one of such teams with which the company has confirmed that they are having talks with.
This news will definitely be a boost to Indian driver Narian Karthikeyan who has been driving for Spice Energy sponsored A1 GP Team India and has recently won the GP of China. |