2026 F4 India: Aris Kyriakou in the lead after Round 1

The 2026 F4 Indian Championship kicked off at Coimbatore's Kari Motor Speedway with the first round of the season. Aris Kyriakou from Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru took the overall lead after finishing on the podium in all three F4 India races and winning Race 3. The F4 Indian Championship is a stepping stone for drivers to earn valuable Super Licence points, which are required to compete in F1. The championship has attracted rising talent from around the globe, with drivers representing eight different countries. Aris Kyriakou's consistent run in Round 1 sees him take the overall lead, 13 points ahead of Luviwe Sambudla. The Australian driver's performance in Race 3 was particularly impressive, as he kept Mahlori Mabunda at bay to secure the win. The F4 India Race 1 results are as follows: 1. Luviwe Sambudla (Goa Aces JA Racing), 2. Aris Kyriakou (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), 3. Aaron Mehta (Kolkata Royal Tigers). The F4 India Race 2 results are: 1. Aryan Narola (Goa Aces JA Racing), 2. Aris Kyriakou (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), 3. Swarnav Das (Kolkata Royal Tigers). The F4 India Race 3 results are: 1. Aris Kyriakou (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), 2. Mahlori Mabunda (GodSpeed Kochi), 3.