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JEMIMAH RODRIGUES Joins Mumbai Falcons as F1 Sim Racing India Ambassador

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August 1, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JEMIMAH RODRIGUES appointed Mumbai Falcons brand ambassador for F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, joining Shreyas Iyer to expand motorsport reach across India through national championship with two crore prize money.
  • Women comprise 42% of F1’s global fanbase and over 40% in India, where viewership surged from 31 million to 79 million since 2020, driving inclusive initiatives targeting female participation.
  • Championship features online qualifiers across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, progressing through ten-city simulator rounds to Mumbai national final on F1 25 official game with authentic circuits and team liveries.
  • RODRIGUES emphasizes sport’s power to challenge perceptions, drawing parallels between cricket and racing’s demands for quick decision-making, consistency, and composure while encouraging young girls to pursue motorsport careers.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Sim Racing India Open Time Trials at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi – July 30-August 1, 2026
  • F1 Sim Racing India Open National Final in Mumbai – Date TBA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Gauresh Mahadik originally appearing on sportsmintmedia.com