What has the Indian Racing Festival announced?
The Indian Racing Festival has announced the remaining 2026 calendar for its F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League. It has also revealed the venues itll visit for its schedule. The venues confirmed to host the Indian Racing Festival are the Buddh International Circuit and the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit, which is held as a night race.
The announcement also states that the BIC and Navi Mumbai rounds will be streamed live on JioHotstar and Star Sports; it is a welcome addition for Indian motorsport fans, allowing them to connect with one of the high-profile racing series in the country.
Why is the Buddh International Circuit important?
Buddh International Circuit is important because it is India’s most recognisable racing circuit and the former home of the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix. F4 Indian Championship racing at the venue marks the return of an FIA-certified series since F1 left in 2023. It also allows young Indian racers to develop their racecraft on a track designed to international standards.
When will the IRF race at Buddh?
The Indian Racing Festival is split into two weekends and will race at Buddh International Circuit on October 31–November 1 and November 28–29, 2026. For the first weekend, the venue will host Round 4 of the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League will contest Round 2. The second weekend will host F4 Round 5 and IRL Round 3, meaning Buddh will host two rounds of each championship.
What is the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit?
The Navi Mumbai Street Circuit is a dedicated 3.69 km urban racing circuit located near Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. The event is set to be held on December 5–6; it’ll be a night race hosting the final rounds of both the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League, making it the decisive venue for both championships.
When does the Indian Racing League begin?
The Indian Racing League will debut its 2026 season on October 22–23 at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai. Its opening round will run alongside Round 3 of the F4 Indian Championship.
What is the final calendar for the Indian Racing Festival?
The final 2026 Indian Racing Festival calendar includes four remaining race weekends, combining the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League.
| Race weekend | Dates | Venue | F4 Indian Championship | Indian Racing League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | October 22–23, 2026 | Madras International Circuit, Chennai | Round 3 | Round 1 |
| Greater Noida | October 31–November 1, 2026 | Buddh International Circuit | Round 4 | Round 2 |
| Greater Noida | November 28–29, 2026 | Buddh International Circuit | Round 5 | Round 3 |
| Navi Mumbai | December 5–6, 2026 | Navi Mumbai Street Circuit | Round 6 | Round 4 |
