Luviwe Sambudla delivered an outstanding performance in the third round of the F4 Indian Championship at the Madras International Circuit, securing two victories and a third-place finish. His impressive pace and racecraft transformed a five-point deficit into a commanding championship lead.
Sambudla moved to the top of the standings with 138 points, establishing a 21-point lead over Aris Kyriakou, who has 117 points. His consistent results across the 3.717-kilometre circuit strengthened his position in the title race.
Ntiyiso Mabunda secured second place in all three races, demonstrating exceptional consistency. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Aaron Mehta won the final race under pressure, becoming the youngest race winner in the championship’s history.
Speed Demons Delhi’s Shahan Ali Mohsin converted pole position into victory in the opening race of the Indian Racing League (IRL). He narrowly defeated Goa Aces JA Racing’s Raoul Hyman by 0.506 seconds over eight laps in a closely fought contest.
Chennai Turbo Riders’ Shane Chandaria finished third, 2.690 seconds behind Mohsin, while Hyderabad Blackbirds’ Mohammed Ryan recovered from seventh position to secure fourth place.
The race weekend highlighted the competitive depth of Indian motorsport, with Sambudla strengthening his F4 title campaign and Mohsin securing a narrow IRL victory. Strong performances from emerging drivers further underlined the intensity of competition across both racing series.
