The fourth round of the 2026
The event showcased a deep field of talent across multiple classes, with the Senior Max category providing one of the most competitive spectacles of the weekend. A grid of 25 karts battled for supremacy, but it was Rayo Racing’s Krish Gupta who ultimately claimed the top spot. Gupta executed a decisive overtake in the latter stages of the 17-lap final to secure the win with a time of 15 minutes and 52.825 seconds, narrowly edging out Akshat Misra and Arjun Chheda.
Dominant Displays Across Junior and Youth Categories
In the Junior Max category, 13-year-old Rivaan Dev Preetham of MSPORT demonstrated exceptional pace, finishing in a league of his own. Preetham dominated the 15-lap final to take the victory in 14 minutes and 7.068 seconds, comfortably ahead of Crest Motorsports duo Abhiskhit Barse and Hamza Balasinorwala. His performance also earned him the Best Rookie title for the category.
The younger age groups saw equally impressive displays from Arshi Gupta and Ayansh Patil. Representing Leapfrog Racing, Arshi Gupta claimed the Mini Max final in 13 minutes and 34.215 seconds, completing a successful outing that also saw her named the Best Rookie. Meanwhile, Ayansh Patil of MSPORT maintained his momentum throughout the day to win the 12-lap Micro Max final with a time of 12 minutes and 14.386 seconds. Yeshwin Vinay Kishore, who was named Best Rookie in the Micro Max class, finished second, followed by Aarav Sureka in third.
The Senior Max Pre-Finals saw Arafath S. Sheikh take the win, while the podium for the main event remained tightly contested until the final laps. As the championship progresses, these results highlight the rising talent within the Indian karting circuit, setting the stage for a competitive conclusion to the national series.
