Bengaluru’s Rohaan Madesh (Peregrine Racing) claimed top honours in the Senior Max Final as the first round of the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship RMC 2026 with SIDVIN Energy Engineering as the Presenting Sponsor and MRF Tyres as the partner sponsor, concluded at the CoASTT circuit here on Sunday. Equally impressive in Round-1 which attracted 75 entries, was Chennai’s Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) who extended his domination in the Junior class by winning both Final a

The future of Indian motorsport was on full display at the second round of the RA Motorsports-promoted IAME National Series India held at the CoASTT Kartomania Circuit on Sunday, where the country's youngest karting talents delivered outstanding performances across the Mini Under-10 and Mini categories. Leading the charge was Aaruthran Prabhu (Kartkrew Motorsports), who produced a dominant display in the Mini Under-10 category by winning both the Super Heat and Finals. His pa

The Emmanuel brothers from Chennai, Johann and Geoffrey, came up with stunning displays over the weekend in the Yahama R7 Cup run along with European Superbike Championship (ESBK) and the BRICS Championship, respectively. Johann Emmanuel, astride the Yamaha R7, and nursing a fractured wrist he had suffered during training, became the first Indian to score points with a seventh-place finish in the European Superbike Championship (ESBK) at Estoril, Portugal, marking a significa

Chiranth Vishwanath from Bengaluru scripted history when he became the first Indian to win a race at the iconic Mobility Resort Motegi racetrack in Japan recently as he finished the round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship with a victory and a fourth-place finish in the TVS Asia Championship category. Having qualified fourth after a series of fastest laps in the official practice session, 18-year-old Chiranth, astride a TVS Apache RR 310, set a hot pace in Race-1 to l

Efforts are on to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, and a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and MotoGP by 2028, said FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh, after a meeting on Thursday with the Sports Ministry in Delhi. Later, at the FMSCI Annual Awards function, Mr. Ghosh said “the meeting with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State Raksha Khadse, senior officials and potential stakeholders in New Delhi, focused primarily on bringing F1, MotoGP and

The second round of the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship delivered drama, surprises and intense competition throughout the weekend. Mārtiņš Sesks and Renārs Francis secured second overall with a mature and controlled performance, while Brynildsen collected crucial points for the Teams Championship. Strong praise also goes to Simone Tempestini, an excellent fifth overall after a highly consistent rally. Karlstad (SWE), May 24th 2026 – Team MRF Tyres leaves the BAUHAUS Roya

RANIPET, TAMIL NADU — The shifting, unpredictable sand traps of the Palar riverbed played host to a historic milestone this week as the 20th annual Palar Challenge concluded in Ranipet. Marking two decades as a cornerstone of Indian motorsport, the landmark anniversary edition saw the Bangalore Offroad Drivers Association (BODA) sweep the podium, asserting Karnataka's dominance in a grueling multi-state grid. What began twenty years ago as a modest cross-country trail drive h

The IAME Series India made its debut in the country with a hectic, action-packed first round at the CoASTT Kartomania here on Sunday which saw talented young drivers hogging the limelight with stirring performances that reflected the highly-competitive grids. Drivers from Momentum Motorsports dominated the Junior class with two Chennai youngsters, Adithya Prathap and Rehan Khan Rasheed winning the points-scoring Super Heat and Finals, respectively, but both had to fight hard

Royal Enfield's GRRR Nights x Underground arrived in Bengaluru on May 30, 2026, bringing together motorcycling, music and automotive subculture for a high-energy evening. The event delivered an immersive evening celebrating motorcycling and its subcultures, performance machines, music and expression. Key Highlights from the Evening: Live Shows where professional stunt riders pushed the limits of balance, control and machine capability. Drag & Drift Club that offered a closer

Royal Enfield’s GRRR Nights x Underground arrives in Bengaluru on May 30, 2026 bringing together motorcycling, music and automotive subculture for a high-energy evening. What: GRRR Nights – an immersive evening celebrating motorcycling and its subcultures, performance machines, music and expression. When: Saturday - May 30, 2026, 3:00PM onwards Where: Aruani Grid, Bengaluru Tickets now live on District Key Highlights to watch out for : Live Shows where professional stunt ride

Building on over four decades of racing excellence, TVS Racing announced the successful completion of the TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 Training & Selection Program. Conducted across four cities in India, the initiative reaffirmed TVS Racing’s long-standing commitment to identifying, training and nurturing the next generation of racing talent in the country. The final selection round was held between May 15 and May 17, 2026 at the Madras International Circuit (MI

Chennai’s rising star, Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) pulled off a brilliant double by winning both the point scoring Super Heat and Final races in the OK-Junior class of the Indian Karting Academy Trophy 2026 karting competition at the Meco Kartopia circuit . Rivaan, after failing to top the previous outings today – the practice sessions, qualifying and Heat – delivered when it mattered most in a stunning fashion. Finishing second and third in the Super Heat were Rehankhan Ras

Japanese Heritage, Manga Boldness, and World-Class Performance Now Available to Indian Riders Backed By Motul India Motul India introduced IPONE to the Indian market, bringing the French premium lubricant brand’s blend of performance engineering and bold rider culture to a fast-evolving generation of motorcyclists. This is not merely the introduction of a new product range. Inspired by Japanese culture, a 100% motorcycle engine oil brand, IPONE enters the Indian market as a

May 14: In a landmark verdict for Indian motorsport, Bengaluru’s Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing is officially declared as the 2025 National Champion in the premier Unrestricted class after the Indian Motor Sports Appeals Court (IMSAC) restored his National title won during the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit last December. The ruling not only restores Muddappa’s victory in the championshi

Mumbai’s Kiaan Shah (Rayo Racing) produced his best result yet in International Karting, with a second place finish in Round 2 of the RMC Asia Trophy on Sunday in Pattaya, Thailand. The 15-year-old delivered one of his best qualifying results, clocking 51.218 on the 1.2 km Bira circuit, just 0.118 seconds behind Thailand’s Pannu Stienmonkong who was fastest. Kiaan started fourth in Heat 1, but lost a place at the start. He soon overtook Japanese racer Shun Sekiguchi and E

Indian motorsport continues to gather global momentum, and at the heart of that surge stands Mumbai Falcons Racing League (MFRL), leading the charge in developing world-class racing talent from India. The team delivered a statement performance at the 2025-2026 UAE ROTAX MAX Championship, securing two championship titles, five top-three finishes and the overall Teams’ Championship underlining its role as a premier platform nurturing India’s next generation of international rac

Indian rally champions Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah successfully completed their maiden FIA World Rally Championship, finishing 7th in the WRC3 class debut at the 50th edition of Rally Islas Canarias 2026, completing one of the season’s most demanding all-asphalt events in the WRC. Driving a Ford Fiesta Rally3, prepared by PH Sport, the Indian duo made a memorable debut and used the event as a crucial learning exercise on fast, technical and unfamiliar Euro

India’s Johann Emmanuel, astride a Kawasaki ZX-6, scripted history by becoming the first from his country to win the coveted Qatar Superstock 600 Championship (QSTK) by winning both the races in the postponed final round here on Friday to provide a grand climax to his debut season in this class. The 19-year-old Chennai-based Johann, trailing championship leader Marton Belleli from Hungary by nine points going into the weekend’s double-header, needed to win both races to seal

Royal Enfield announces the inaugural Himalayan Base Camp — Ladakh Edition, a first-of-its-kind three-day immersive gathering set to take place in Leh, Ladakh from September 4–6, 2026. Designed as a convergence of riders, climbers, overlanders, and adventure enthusiasts, the experience moves beyond a traditional event format to create a hands-on, high-altitude community platform. Set at 11,480 feet, the Himalayan Base Camp will bring together participants through curated expe

Indian rallying stands on the cusp of a defining moment as TSI Racing returns to the world stage with Dean Mascarenhas, alongside co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah, set to make their FIA World Rally Championship debut in the WRC3 class at the iconic Rally Islas Canarias 2026 . The 2026 Rally Islas Canarias is a historic event, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Based in Gran Canaria Island, home to the capital city of Las Palmas, the rally will feature 18 Special Stages (SS) with a t