Hyman Dominates Indian Racing Festival; Alibhai Shines in Formula 4

Raoul Hyman secured a decisive victory for Goa Aces JA Racing at the Indian Racing Festival while Aqil Alibhai showcased exceptional talent, winning all three Formula 4 races over the weekend. The Bengaluru trio excelled in the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship, maintaining a stronghold on the podium.

Raoul Hyman, 28, from the UK, clinched a commanding win for Goa Aces JA Racing in the Indian Racing Festival's fourth round at Tamil Nadu's Kari Motor Speedway. Hyman's lights-to-flag victory amassed the full points suite, marking a triumphant moment following teammate Sohil Shah's third-place finish on Saturday.

Following Hyman was Ruhaan Alva of Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers and Portugal's Alvaro Parente for Speed Demons Delhi. Parente benefited from teammate Gabriela Jilkova's setback, caused by a car issue and a 20-second penalty for a false start, dropping her to seventh.

The festival's final round occurs in Coimbatore, November 2024. South African Aqil Alibhai dominated the Formula 4 Indian Open, winning all three races this weekend. Alibhai, with superb pace and strategy, overshadowed competitors, reinforcing his championship bid with another triumph.

In other events, Bengaluru racers swept the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship's podium spots. Abhay Mohan led in LGB Formula 4, followed by Tijil Rao and Chetan Surineni. The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup saw Rohan R and Navaneeth Kumar S emerge victorious, each claiming a race win amidst fierce battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)