The event will mark Round 4 of the F4 Indian Championship and Round 2 of the Indian Racing League's 2026 season.The 5.125km circuit, which previously hosted the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix and MotoGP Bharat, will provide the backdrop for a crucial stage of the championships. The return of racing to BIC also brings the event closer to motorsport fans across Delhi-NCR.Luviwe Sambudla leads F4 championship standingsGoa Aces JA Racing's Luviwe Sambudla heads to Buddh as the championship leader following a strong outing in Round 3 at the Madras International Circuit.
Starting sixth on the grid, Sambudla won the first two races before finishing third in the final race of the weekend. The results took his tally to 138 points, giving him a 21-point advantage over Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru driver Aris Kyriakou.Speed Demons Delhi's Ntiyiso Mabunda also enjoyed a consistent weekend in Chennai, finishing second in all three races.
His drive from 10th on the grid to second in the opening race was among the notable performances of the round. Kolkata Royal Tigers' Aaron Mehta emerged as another standout, winning the third race from pole position after holding off Mabunda by just 0.546 seconds.
At 15 years, six months and six days, Mehta became the youngest race winner in Indian F4 history.With Sambudla looking to consolidate his championship lead and his rivals aiming to close the gap, the fourth round at Buddh could prove pivotal in shaping the title contest.Indian Racing League gears up for Round 2 The Indian Racing League will also return to action at BIC for the second round of its 2026 campaign. Teams and drivers will look to build momentum and improve their positions in the championship standings as the season progresses.The double-championship weekend will bring two distinct racing categories to one of India's most prominent motorsport venues.
With the F4 Indian Championship entering a critical phase and the Indian Racing League preparing for its second round, the event is expected to deliver close racing across the two days.The October 31-November 1 event marks a significant return for Indian circuit racing at Buddh International Circuit, which has previously hosted major international motorsport events.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends