Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) is set to take the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) into a new season of competitive motorsport, with the F4 Indian Championship flagging off its 2026 campaign at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on September 12-13. The season will feature six rounds of F4 across key racing destinations in India, culminating in a landmark street-racing debut at the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit in December.
The FIA-certified F4 Indian Championship will travel through Coimbatore with the finale in Navi Mumbai, providing a platform for the next generation of single-seater drivers to compete at home while gaining valuable race experience and Super Licence points. The 2026 grid will feature drivers representing eight nationalities, competing across eight teams.
Catch the action live: The Indian Racing Festival will be broadcast on STAR Sports KHEL in Hinglish, STAR Sports 2 Kannada in Kannada and STAR Sports 2 Tamil in Tamil. Fans can also stream the action on JioHotstar in English, Hinglish, Kannada and Tamil, while the STAR Sports YouTube channel will stream the races for viewers in territories outside India.
With established racing venues, a new street circuit and a diverse mix of emerging and experienced talent, the 2026 season promises another competitive campaign for the Indian Racing Festival, with the F4 Indian Championship providing a platform for the next generation of drivers. The 2026 season will be supported by JK Tyre, Nayara Energy and Bisleri as sponsors, further strengthening the festival’s growing ecosystem.
F4 Indian Championship – Driver Line-up
- Kolkata Royal Tigers: Aaron Mehta (Singapore), Swarnav Das (India)
- Chennai Turbo Riders: Sai Aditya (USA/India), Anay Doshi (Kenya)
- Hyderabad Blackbirds: Bhuvan Bonu (India), Shravan Shanmugavel (United Kingdom)
- Speed Demons Delhi: Krishay Gutte (India), Ntiyiso Mabunda (South Africa)
- Goa Aces JA Racing: Aryan Narola (USA/India), Luviwe Sambudla (South Africa)
- Godspeed Kochi: Mahlori Mabunda (South Africa)
- Ahmedabad Apex Racers: Mathias Alexander Forland (Norway)
- Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru: Enzo Rujugiro (South Africa), Aris Kyriakou (Australia)
About Indian Racing Festival
The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is a premier motorsport platform comprising the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the F4 Indian Championship, designed to grow the sport and engage India’s expanding motorsport fan base. The Indian Racing League is India’s only four-wheel racing league and the world’s first gender-neutral racing championship series, featuring six city-based teams competing in a franchise-based format. The league is FMSCI-approved. The FIA-certified F4 Indian Championship serves as a key stepping stone for young drivers progressing from karting to single-seater racing. The championship provides Indian and international racers with the opportunity to compete in India, gain valuable race experience and earn Super Licence points as they progress in their careers.
