Motorsport makes its long-awaited return to the Buddh International Circuit as the Indian Racing Festival brings top-tier national championships to Greater Noida. The iconic 5.125-kilometre venue, which previously staged the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix and MotoGP Bharat, will host Round 4 of the F4 Indian Championship and Round 2 of the Indian Racing League across October 31 and November 1.
- Historic Venue Return: FIA-level racing returns to the permanent circuit in Greater Noida for the first time in thirteen years.
- F4 Championship Lead: Luviwe Sambudla holds the championship summit with 138 points following a dominant outing in Chennai.
- Record Breaker: Aaron Mehta etched his name in history as the youngest Indian F4 winner at 15 years and six months.
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Next Test: Drivers across both the F4 grid and the Indian Racing League prepare for intense competition in the 2026 season.
F4 Title Battle Heats Up Heading to Greater Noida
The F4 Indian Championship arrives at the iconic venue following a dramatic third round at the Madras International Circuit. Goa Aces JA Racing driver Luviwe Sambudla seized control of the driver standings by winning the first two races and securing a third-place finish in the weekend finale, pushing his total to 138 points. Sambudla currently holds a 21-point advantage over Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru competitor Aris Kyriakou in the championship race.
Meanwhile, Speed Demons Delhi driver Ntiyiso Mabunda demonstrated remarkable pace by claiming second place across all three races in Chennai, highlighted by a spirited drive from 10th on the grid in the opener. Kolkata Royal Tigers youngster Aaron Mehta also grabbed headlines by converting pole position into a victory in the third race, edging out Mabunda by just 0.546 seconds to become the youngest winner in Indian F4 history.
Indian Racing League Prepares for Round 2
Alongside the junior single-seater category, the Indian Racing League is set for an action-packed second round of the campaign. Teams and drivers are gearing up to tackle the challenging layout of the Buddh International Circuit, looking to solidify their positions in the overall standings. The return of the festival to an international-grade permanent venue provides local motorsport enthusiasts across the Delhi-NCR region with a unique opportunity to witness high-speed professional racing close to home.
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