F4 Indian Championship Starts 2026 Season in Coimbatore

The 2026 Indian Racing Festival is set to kick off with the F4 Indian Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on September 12-13. This season will feature six rounds of F4 and four rounds of the Indian Racing League 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 provide 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.

The Indian Racing League will join the action in October, with its four-round campaign beginning at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on October 24-25. The six teams competing in the 2026 Indian Racing League season are Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru, owned by Kichcha Sudeep; Goa Aces JA Racing, owned by John Abraham; Kolkata Royal Tigers, led by Sourav Ganguly; Hyderabad Blackbirds, owned by Naga Chaitanya; Speed Demons Delhi, backed by Arjun Kapoor; and Chennai Turbo Riders, representing the city under the ownership of Accord Group.

The F4 Indian Championship will showcase the next generation of single-seater drivers, with the grid featuring talent from India and across the world. The 2026 grid includes drivers from Singapore, India, USA, Kenya, United Kingdom, South Africa, Norway, and Australia, representing eight nationalities.

The drivers will represent eight teams, with Kolkata Royal Tigers, Chennai Turbo Riders, Hyderabad Blackbirds, Speed Demons Delhi, Goa Aces JA Racing, Godspeed Kochi, Ahmedabad Apex Racers and Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru set to feature on the F4 grid. F4 India provides young drivers with an important platform to transition from karting to single-seater racing, while gaining valuable race experience and Super Licence points.

Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), commented ahead of the new season, “Every season of the Indian Racing Festival is a step forward in our ambition to build a stronger and more visible motorsport ecosystem in India. With the F4 Indian Championship continuing to create a pathway for the next generation of drivers, we are excited to see the talent that will emerge this season.”

The Indian Racing Festival is an important event for motorsport in India, providing a platform for young drivers to develop their skills and gain experience. The festival will travel to various destinations across India, showcasing the best of Indian motorsport.

The 2026 season of the Indian Racing Festival promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of experienced and young drivers competing in the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League. The finale at the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit in December is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.

In conclusion, the F4 Indian Championship is set to flag off the 2026 Indian Racing Festival in Coimbatore, providing a platform for the next generation of single-seater drivers to compete and gain valuable experience. The season promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of talented drivers and thrilling racing destinations across India.