13 years later, racing returns to Greater Noida! Buddh Circuit gears up for a thrilling weekend

Racing comeback

13 years of waiting, and the roar of racing engines is returning to Greater Noida! The Indian Racing Festival will take over the Buddh International Circuit on October 31 and November 1, bringing the F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League back to the iconic venue. The 5.125-km circuit previously hosted Formula 1's Indian Grand Prix and MotoGP Bharat. But this weekend's biggest attraction could be the intense championship battle unfolding on the track. (File photos)

Championship thriller

138 points and a 21-point lead! Goa Aces JA Racing's Luviwe Sambudla arrives at Buddh International Circuit as the F4 Indian Championship leader after a remarkable performance in Chennai. He won two races despite starting sixth on the grid and finished third in the final contest. But Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru driver Aris Kyriakou remains within striking distance. Could the Greater Noida round change the championship standings?

Teenage sensation

Just 15 years old and already rewriting Indian motorsport history! Kolkata Royal Tigers driver Aaron Mehta became the youngest winner in Indian F4 history at 15 years, six months and six days after winning the third race in Chennai. Starting from pole position, he held off Speed Demons Delhi's Ntiyiso Mabunda by just 0.546 seconds. Now, with racing shifting to Buddh International Circuit, all eyes will be on whether the teenager can deliver another standout performance.

Overtaking masterclass

From 10th on the grid to second place! Speed Demons Delhi's Ntiyiso Mabunda delivered an impressive performance at the Madras International Circuit, finishing runner-up in all three F4 races. His consistency made him one of the standout drivers of the weekend, even as Sambudla strengthened his championship lead. With the fourth round heading to Greater Noida, could Mabunda finally turn those second-place finishes into a victory?