2025 F4 Indian Championship

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The 2025 F4 Indian Championship is the third season of the F4 Indian Championship. It is a motor racing championship for open wheel, formula racing cars regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations. The season commenced on 15 August at Kari Motor Speedway and concludes at Mumbai Street Circuit in December.

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Drivers

All cars are run by Racing Promotions Private Limited. [1]

TeamNo.DriverClassRounds
Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru5 Flag of Austria.svg Clara Stiebleichinger [2] 1–4
19 Flag of France.svg Sachel Rotgé [3] 1–4
Goa Aces JA Racing11 Flag of South Africa.svg Luviwe Sambudla [4] 1–4
23 Flag of South Africa.svg Mahlori Mabunda2–4
Ahmedabad Apex Racers14 Flag of India.svg Arjun Chheda4
17 Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato [5] 3
20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paige Raddatz [6] 3–4
Hyderabad Blackbirds16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Annabel Kennedy [7] 1–4
36 Flag of South Africa.svg Enzo Rujugiro [8] 3–4
96 Flag of Greece.svg Vasileios Apostolidis [9] 1–2
Godspeed Kochi 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zakariya Mohammed [10] 1–2
37 Flag of South Africa.svg Wian Boshoff [11] 1–3
53 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aris Kyriakou4
75 Flag of India.svg Ethan Joy [12] 3
Speed Demons Delhi33 Flag of India.svg Saishiva Sankaran [13] 1–4
77 Flag of South Africa.svg Ntiyiso Mabunda [14] 1–4
Chennai Turbo Riders44 Flag of India.svg Veer Sheth [15] 3–4
56 Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria [16] 1–4
67 Flag of Singapore.svg Kareen Kaur [17] 1–2
Kolkata Royal Tigers65 Flag of Mozambique.svg Ghazi Motlekar [18] 1–4
66 Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh [19] 1–4
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RRookie

Indian F4 Global Shootout Program

Racing Promotions Private Limited announced in May 2024 the F4 Global Shootout Program offering scholarships towards the participation in the championship. The estimated cost of the full season of the series is €120,000 and the winner of the shootout would get a fully paid seat in the upcoming season. The runner-up and the third placed driver would get 30% and 20% respectively of the winner's scholarship while each of other finalists would be awarded €15,000. [20] The 2025 program was held on 23–25 June at the Circuit du Var, France, in the partnership with the driving school AGS Formule 1. [21] The following twelve drivers were selected: [22] [23] [24] [25]

  • Flag of France.svg Aurelien Agnes
  • Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria
  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maltina Jashari
  • Flag of Poland.svg Kristine Kolodziejski
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aris Kyriakou
  • Flag of France.svg Mathéo Lienard
  • Flag of the United States.svg Caitlyn McDaniel
  • Flag of France.svg Sachel Rotgé
  • Flag of India.svg Raiden Samervel
  • Flag of Sweden.svg Milla Sjöstrand
  • Flag of South Korea.svg Song Harim
  • Flag of Lithuania.svg Linas Volungevičius

Sachel Rotgé was declared the winner of the shootout. [26]

Calendar

All events are held in India and run in tandem with the Indian Racing League. The provisional schedule was announced on 9 July 2025, [27] [28] with a street race in Goa added on 10 September 2025. [29] One month later, the competition on 1–2 November in Mormugao was postponed and moved after the protests of the local community, ultimately replaced by races at the Kari Motor Speedway. [30] [28] The final round will take place at another brand-new street circuit in Navi Mumbai. [31]

RoundCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning team
1R1 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore 17 August Flag of Greece.svg Vasileios Apostolidis Flag of Mozambique.svg Ghazi Motlekar Flag of Greece.svg Vasileios ApostolidisHyderabad Blackbirds
R2 Flag of Greece.svg Vasileios Apostolidis Flag of India.svg Ishaan MadeshKolkata Royal Tigers
2R1 Madras International Circuit, Chennai 23 August Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh [a] Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh Flag of France.svg Sachel RotgéKichcha’s Kings Bengaluru
R224 August Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh Flag of India.svg Ishaan MadeshKolkata Royal Tigers
R3 Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of Kenya.svg Shane ChandariaChennai Turbo Riders
R4 Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh Flag of France.svg Sachel RotgéKichcha’s Kings Bengaluru
3R1 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore 4 October Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato [b] Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato Ahmedabad Apex Racers
R25 October Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of Kenya.svg Shane ChandariaChennai Turbo Riders
R3 Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato Ahmedabad Apex Racers
R4 Flag of Mozambique.svg Ghazi Motlekar Flag of India.svg Ishaan MadeshKolkata Royal Tigers
4R1 Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore 15 November Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria Flag of France.svg Sachel Rotgé Flag of France.svg Sachel RotgéKichcha’s Kings Bengaluru
R216 November
R3 Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria
5R1 Mumbai Street Circuit, Navi Mumbai 12–14 December
R2
R3

Championship standings

Points are awarded as follows:

RacesPosition, points per race
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th   FL  
Qualifying2
Races 1 & 32518151210864211
Races 2 & 4109876543211


Drivers' Championship

PosDriver KAR1 MAD KAR2 KAR3 MUM Pts
R1R2R1R2R3R4R1R2R3R4R1R2R3R1R2R3
1 Flag of Kenya.svg Shane Chandaria25Ret71461533P126
2 Flag of France.svg Sachel Rotgé42124174Ret81119
3 Flag of India.svg Ishaan Madesh3181385Ret314107
4 Flag of Mozambique.svg Ghazi Motlekar84237627144297
5 Flag of India.svg Saishiva Sankaran711Ret4233562587
6 Flag of South Africa.svg Luviwe Sambudla10RetRet6524229674
7 Flag of Japan.svg Itsuki Sato 131763
8 Flag of Greece.svg Vasileios Apostolidis13WDWDWDWD36
9 Flag of South Africa.svg Ntiyiso Mabunda612†10511510104161036
10 Flag of South Africa.svg Wian Boshoff57513813†12†971136
11 Flag of Austria.svg Clara Stiebleichinger9641197Ret148151229
12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Annabel Kennedy1283813981112121327
13 Flag of India.svg Veer Sheth136Ret5717
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zakariya Mohammed1199961114
15 Flag of South Africa.svg Mahlori Mabunda612101014131013Ret11
16 Flag of India.svg Ethan Joy912969
17 Flag of Singapore.svg Kareen Kaur131071012128
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paige Raddatz118111096
19 Flag of India.svg Arjun Chheda84
20 Flag of South Africa.svg Enzo Rujugiro15151314110
– Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aris KyriakouRet–
PosDriverR1R2R1R2R3R4R1R2R3R4R1R2R3R1R2R3Pts
KAR1 MAD KAR2 KAR3 MUM
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints classification
BlueNon-points classification
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired, not classified (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap
† — Did not finish, but classified
Rookie

Notes

    1. ↑ Chandaria was the fastest in the qualifying session but served a five-place grid penalty from the previous race. Madesh inherited the pole position, but Chandaria kept the 2 points.
    2. ↑ Chandaria was the fastest in the qualifying session but served a five-place grid penalty from the previous race. Sato inherited the pole position, but Chandaria kept the 2 points.

    References

    1. ↑ Wallace, Grayson (2025-07-15). "'Driver progression and equal opportunity': Has low-cost Indian F4 delivered on its promise?". Feeder Series.
    2. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-07-27). "Clara Stiebleichinger is set to light up the grid as she joins Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian FIA Formula 4 season" – via Instagram.
    3. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-07-25). "The 2025 Indian FIA Formula 4 lineup kicks off with Sachel Rotgé, winner of the 2025 FGSP, joining the grid for Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru" – via Instagram.
    4. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-12). "Goa Aces JA Racing welcome Luviwe Sambudla as their driver for Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    5. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-10-01). "Ahmedabad Apex Racers welcome Itsuki Sato to the grid for Round 3. The chase is on" – via Instagram.
    6. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-09-26). "Paige Raddatz joins Ahmedabad Apex Racers for Round 3, ready to own the track!" – via Instagram.
    7. ↑ @indianF4championship; (2025-08-08). "Annabel Kennedy gears up with the Hyderabad Blackbirds for Indian F4 2025. Watch her hit the track this season at the Indian Racing Festival 2025" – via Instagram.
    8. ↑ @f4indianchampionship; (2025-08-11). "Goa Aces JA Racing reveal Enzo Rujugiro as their driver for Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    9. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-07-31). "The Hyderabad Blackbirds welcome Apostolidis Vasileios to the grid" – via Instagram.
    10. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-15). "Mohammed Zakariya joins Godspeed Kochi for Indian F4" – via Instagram.
    11. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-13). "Wian Boshoff joins the Godspeed Kochi lineup for Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    12. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-09-30). "Ethan Joy joins Godspeed Kochi from Round 3, ready to own every lap!" – via Instagram.
    13. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-13). "Saishiva Sankaran takes the wheel for Speed Demons Delhi in Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    14. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-13). "Speed Demons Delhi reveal their next Indian F4 driver for Season 4: Ntiyiso Mabunda" – via Instagram.
    15. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-09-30). "Veer Sheth takes the wheel for the Chennai Turbo Riders, ready to bring the heat on the track from Round 3" – via Instagram.
    16. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-04). "Shane Chandaria joins the Chennai Turbo Riders for the 2025 season. Ready to bring the heat to the grid" – via Instagram.
    17. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-07-29). "Chennai Turbo Riders set the tone for 2025 with Kareen Kaur joining their Formula 4 grid" – via Instagram.
    18. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-06). "Kolkata Royal Tigers welcome Ghazi Motlekar as their driver for Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    19. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-08-10). "Ishaan Madesh, the Baby Samurai, joins the Kolkata Royal Tigers lineup for Indian F4 2025" – via Instagram.
    20. ↑ Wood, Ida (2024-05-06). "Indian F4 launches global shootout to win paid-for 2024 seat". Formula Scout.
    21. ↑ Wolff, Perceval (2024-06-09). "F4 Global Shootout Program: A step to expanding the Indian F4 grid". Feeder Series.
    22. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-03-10). "The road to F4 India 2025 begins! FGSP 2025 returns for its second year, with 12 drivers battling for ONE fully funded seat in the FIA-certified F4IC 2025!" – via Instagram.
    23. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-04-06). "Drumroll please... We're thrilled to unveil the next 3 drivers joining our FGSP shootout lineup!" – via Instagram.
    24. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-05-12). "Next trio racing into the spotlight! Three more global talents join the FGSP-2025 shootout lineup!" – via Instagram.
    25. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-06-11). "Final trio locked in! The FGSP 2025 shootout grid is now complete and it's closing out with a bang" – via Instagram.
    26. ↑ "RPPL concludes Formula Global Shootout Program 2025". F4 Indian Championship . 2025-06-25.
    27. ↑ @indianf4championship; (2025-07-09). "he calendar for the 2025 FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship is here" – via Instagram.
    28. 1 2 "Provisional Calendar of Events 2025-26". Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
    29. ↑ "In a first, Formula 4 racing comes to Goa as govt commits Rs 57 crore". The Times of India. 2025-09-10.
    30. ↑ "People Power Triumphs: Formula 4 Race Moved Out of Mormugao". Herald Goa. 2025-10-12.
    31. ↑ Gidithuri, Unnatee (2025-09-20). "Navi Mumbai Street Circuit in the works for Indian Racing Festival". Autocar India.
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