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Ishaan Madesh Breaks Saishiva Sankaran’s Winning Streak at MRF Indian National Racing Challenge

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 27, 2026, 19:33 IST

Bengaluru’s Ishaan Madesh secured his maiden MRF F2000 victory of the season at the Madras International Circuit, successfully halting Saishiva Sankaran’s dominant five-race winning streak during the second round of the championship.

Ishaan Madesh Breaks Saishiva Sankaran’s Winning Streak at MRF Indian National Racing Challenge

Bengaluru racer Ishaan Madesh claimed his first victory of the season in the MRF Formula 2000 class, marking a significant breakthrough during the second round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W-2026. The weekend, which concluded on Sunday at the Madras International Circuit, saw Madesh deliver a standout performance to overcome a highly competitive field.

After establishing his pace with second and third-place finishes in the opening two races of the weekend, Madesh found his rhythm in the third race to secure the top spot on the podium. His victory was particularly notable for ending the five-race winning streak held by Pune’s Saishiva Sankaran, who had dominated the category across the first two rounds of the competition.

Dominant Displays Across Racing Categories

The weekend featured intense competition across multiple classes, with several drivers asserting their authority on the track. In the MRF Formula 1600 category, Bhuvan Bonu showcased consistent form by winning two of the three races, while finishing as the runner-up to S. Gyan S. in the remaining event. The Volkswagen Polo Cup also saw a high level of parity, as Pratik Sonawane claimed two race victories, with Aman Nagdev securing the win in the other.

The Formula LGB 1300 class was defined by the performance of Viswas Vijayaraj, who swept both the open races. Meanwhile, in the Junior category, Shatveer Shetty and Aadam Junaid shared the spoils, with each driver securing a win across the weekend’s events. The Super Stock class saw T.S. Diljith and Lal Kattikulam Bharathan trade victories, while S. Gokula Rathinam and R. Hemachandran emerged as the primary contenders in the MRF Saloons (Toyota Etios) category, with both drivers securing race wins over the course of the meet.