A Weekend of High- Octane Action at the Indian Racing Festival

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) revved up for its second round at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai, delivering two days of thrilling battles and high-stakes racing. The weekend showcased the talent of both seasoned drivers and rising stars in the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4 Indian), with unpredictable weather and intense on-track battles shaping the results.

- WORDS DHRUMIL MODI

DAY 1: A WET START AND A DOMINANT WIN

Day 1 of the festival was marked by close qualifying battles and hard racing. After a heavy rain the night before, the track evolution was significant throughout the sessions.

In IRL Race 1, Shahan Ali Mohsin of Speed Demons Delhi, got off to a strong start from pole position and pulled away from the pack to secure a stunning victory. His teammate, Alister Yoong, launched brilliantly from third, eventually finishing just behind Aqil Alibhai of Chennai Turbo Riders in a photo finish for second place. In the F4 Indian Race 1, Sachel Rotge won, while Ghazi Motlekar delivered a standout drive, carving his way from 10th to 2nd place.