Third-round honours: Winner Sambudla flanked by runner-up Mabunda (left) and third Narola.
Luviwe Sambudla emerged because the weekend’s standout performer, claiming two victories and a third-place end to maneuver to the highest of the standings within the third spherical of the F4 Indian championship on the Madras Worldwide Circuit right here on Friday.
Sambudla turned a five-point deficit right into a 21-point championship benefit, transferring to 138 factors forward of Aris Kyriakou (117). Throughout the three.717-kilometre circuit, Sambudla showcased distinctive tempo and racecraft, successful the opening two races from sixth on the grid earlier than finishing his weekend on the rostrum.
Ntiyiso Mabunda completed second in all three races whereas 15-year-old Aaron Mehta delivered a composed efficiency below strain within the closing race to grow to be the youngest winner within the championship’s historical past.
In the meantime, Velocity Demons Delhi’s Shahan Ali Mohsin transformed pole place into victory in a carefully contested opening race of the Indian Racing League (IRL), holding off Goa Aces JA Racing’s Raoul Hyman by simply 0.506 seconds over eight laps. Chennai Turbo Riders’ Shane Chandaria accomplished the rostrum 2.690s behind the winner, whereas Hyderabad Blackbirds’ Mohammed Ryan recovered from seventh to complete fourth.
Revealed – October 23, 2026 06:30 pm IST
