Minister confirms Mormugao will host Formula 4 race

VASCO

PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Monday evening confirmed that Goa will host its first-ever Formula 4 race in Mormugao later this month and assured that all local grievances will be resolved.

Speaking to reporters, Kamat said he had personally visited the port town to review the role of the PWD and other agencies involved in the groundwork for the prestigious international event.

“Formula 4 is a very prestigious event, and the State government has taken a decision to host it. For the very first time, Goa is getting an opportunity to host this event. 

The works for the event have already begun, and I had come here to review the role being played by the PWD, understand what works are to be done, and ensure smooth coordination among departments,” said Kamat, after chairing a joint meeting with officials from the PWD, NHAI, Forest, Police and other government departments at Baina.

Referring to concerns raised by local residents during earlier protests, Kamat assured that all grievances will be addressed on priority.

“We will take care of issues, and grievances of the locals will be considered and resolved accordingly. I have asked the Mormugao Municipal Council Chief Officer to speak to the locals so their problems are resolved. 

"If people have any issues, they can meet the officials concerned or even MLA Sankalp Amonkar, who is well-briefed about this event. Whatever grievances the people have, we will ensure they are looked into,” he said.

Goa is slated to host the Formula 4 race as part of the Goa Street Circuit Race 2025 from October 31 to November 2. 

The event, which will also feature the Indian Racing League, will take place on a 3.2 km ocean-front circuit through Mormugao — South Asia’s first of its kind — with an estimated cost of ₹176.9 crore, of which the state government will contribute ₹56.9 crore.