F4 India Round 2 action returns to the track on September 18, and the championship picture has become quite interesting since the opening round.
Round 1, held at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, saw Aris Kyriakou take the championship lead with one win and two runner-up finishes, while Luviwe Sambudla and Aryan Narola also secured race victories.
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The second round of the 2026 F4 Indian Championship is scheduled for September 18–20, 2026. The dates for Round 2 have been confirmed in the RPPL’s official calendar, and according to reports after Round 1, drivers will return to the same Kari Motor Speedway venue for championship points.
When and where will F4 India Round 2 take place?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Championship | F4 Indian Championship 2026 |
| Round | Round 2 |
| Date | 18–20 September 2026 |
| Venue | Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore |
| Country | India |
| Season | 2026 |
| Races | Round mein 3 races |
| Championship Rounds | 6 |
The RPPL’s official F4 calendar lists a total of six rounds for the 2026 season, with Round 2 scheduled for September 18–20. Following Round 1, reports also confirmed that the F4 Championship will remain at Kari Motor Speedway for Round 2.
Note: I could not find a detailed session-wise timetable for Round 2, including exact qualifying and race start times, reliably published in current official sources. Therefore, unverified timings are being avoided here.
Aris Kyriakou Championship Leader after Round 1
Australian driver Aris Kyriakou of Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru consistently secured the championship lead in Round 1. He finished second in Race 1 and Race 2, while winning Race 3. This means he finished on the podium in all three races of Round 1.
Kyriakou’s closest challenger is Luviwe Sambudla. According to Autocar India’s post-Round 1 report, Kyriakou has a 13-point lead over Sambudla. Following Sambudla, Aaron Mehta is in third place in the overall standings, six points behind Sambudla.
Top Results of Round 1
| Race | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | Luviwe Sambudla | Aris Kyriakou | Aaron Mehta |
| Race 2 | Aryan Narola | Aris Kyriakou | Swarnav Das |
| Race 3 | Aris Kyriakou | Mahlori Mabunda | Aaron Mehta |
Luviwe Sambudla will challenge Kyriakou.
South African driver Luviwe Sambudla of Goa Aces JA Racing made a brilliant comeback in the opening race of Round 1. He won the race from eighth position. He outpaced Kyriakou by 2.245 seconds, while pole-sitter Aaron Mehta finished third.
Sambudla is now Kyriakou’s closest challenger in the championship. His most important objective in Round 2 will be to close the points gap.
15-Year-Old Aaron Mehta Will Also Be in Focus
Kolkata Royal Tigers’ 15-year-old Singaporean driver Aaron Mehta made history in Round 1. He set a lap of 1:05.652 in qualifying, setting a record for the youngest-ever pole-sitter in the history of the F4 Indian Championship.
Mehta finished third in both Race 1 and Race 3. This consistency propelled him to third place in the overall championship standings after Round 1.
His qualifying performance in Round 2 could once again be a key factor.
Aryan Narola Also Has Momentum
Aryan Narola of Goa Aces JA Racing started from pole position in Race 2 of Round 1, securing victory. He defeated Kyriakou by a margin of just 0.624 seconds. With this victory, the 15-year-old Narola became the championship’s second-youngest race winner.
With Round 2 taking place on the same circuit, Narola will have the opportunity to utilize his Round 1 experience.
Who is on the F4 India 2026 Grid?
The 2026 F4 Indian Championship grid consists of 14 announced drivers, representing eight different nationalities. Drivers are competing for eight teams.
| Team | Drivers |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad Apex Racers | Mathias Alexander Forland |
| Chennai Turbo Riders | Sai Aditya, Anay Doshi |
| Goa Aces JA Racing | Aryan Narola, Luviwe Sambudla |
| Godspeed Kochi | Mahlori Mabunda |
| Hyderabad Blackbirds | Bhuvan Bonu, Shravan Shanmugavel |
| Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru | Enzo Rujugiro, Aris Kyriakou |
| Kolkata Royal Tigers | Swarnav Das, Aaron Mehta |
| Speed Demons Delhi | Krishay Gutte, Ntiyiso Mabunda |
The published 2026 grid includes drivers from India, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Norway, Kenya, the UK, and the USA/India representation, giving the championship an international field.
Pathway from F4 India to F1
The F4 Indian Championship is an important platform for young drivers to move from karting to single-seater racing. The championship also provides drivers with racing experience and the opportunity to earn FIA Super Licence points.
For this reason, the performances of young Indian and international drivers in F4 India are closely followed for future motorsport careers.
What to look forward to in Round 2?
The most interesting aspect of Round 2 is that the championship will race again at the same venue. After experiencing Round 1, drivers will have additional context of the Kari Motor Speedway circuit and car behavior.
Key storylines:
- Whether Aris Kyriakou can maintain his championship lead?
- How far can Luviwe Sambudla close the 13-point gap?
- Whether Aaron Mehta can convert his qualifying performance into race results?
- Whether Aryan Narola can show consistency after his second race victory?
- How much impact will Mahlori Mabunda, Swarnav Das, and the other podium contenders have on the championship battle?
Seven different drivers finished on the podium across three races in Round 1, so a midfield podium battle is likely to emerge in Round 2 as well.
F4 India Round 2 Live Streaming: Where to watch?
The F4 races of the 2026 Indian Racing Festival are being streamed in India on STAR Sports KHEL with Hinglish commentary and on JioHotstar with English, Hinglish, Kannada, and Tamil options.
The exact broadcast slots for Round 2 will be updated once the official schedule is released.
Auto India Daily Take
F4 India Round 2 could be even more interesting than Round 1, especially since the championship is returning to the same Kari Motor Speedway. Aris Kyriakou has a 13-point advantage, but Luviwe Sambudla, Aaron Mehta, and Round 1 race winner Aryan Narola have shown that different drivers can fight for front-running positions.
The weekend of 18–20 September is an important one for Indian motorsport followers, and on Auto India Daily we can cover Round 2 qualifying, race results and major on-track developments in a format of live updates.
Source note: Schedule and championship information cross-checked against RPPL’s official calendar and recent reports from Autocar India, The New Indian Express, India Today and Times of India.
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