The Indian Racing Festival 2026 returns to the Kari Motor Speedway (KMS) in Coimbatore this weekend, with the F4 Indian Championship set for Round 2 on September 19–20. Just a week after an action-p…

The Indian Racing Festival 2026 returns to the Kari Motor Speedway (KMS) in Coimbatore this weekend, with the F4 Indian Championship set for Round 2 on September 19–20. Just a week after an action-packed opening round at the same circuit, the young grid returns to KMS with another three races and crucial championship points up for grabs.Indian Racing Festival | Aris Kyriakou lights up Kari Motor Speedway The opening round set the tone for the season, with Aris Kyriakou leading the championship on 51 points after securing three podium finishes. Luviwe Sambudla follows in second with 38 points after his Race 1 victory, while Aaron Mehta sits third on 32 points. With three races on the schedule this weekend, the field will look to close the early points gaps and build momentum as the six-round championship progresses.Round 1 saw Kyriakou claim the first Grand Slam of Indian F4 Season 5, taking pole, the Race 3 win, fastest lap and leading every lap. Mehta became the youngest front-row starter, podium finisher and lap leader in Indian F4 history, while Aaryan Narola became the championship’s second-youngest race winner and one of only 12 drivers to lead every lap of an Indian F4 race. Sambudla and Narola will return to KMS looking to build on their race victories, while Mehta will aim to convert his qualifying pace into another strong points finish.With the drivers returning to the same circuit just seven days later, Round 2 will bring a new dimension to the competition. Having already experienced the demands of KMS, the field will have an opportunity to fine-tune their setups and racecraft, potentially making for an even closer contest across the three races. As the championship moves into its second round, every point will become increasingly valuable in shaping the early title race.(With IRL Media inputs)

Source: Deccan Herald