Goa Aces JA Racing Clinches Indian Racing League 2025-26 Championship
Goa Aces JA Racing Crowned Champions
Goa Aces JA Racing has been declared the champions of the Indian Racing League (IRL) for the 2025-26 season. This announcement follows the decision to exclude the Navi Mumbai leg of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) from the current season's calendar. After an exhilarating finale at the Goa Street Race, where Goa Aces JA Racing triumphed, the Navi Mumbai race will now be included in the next season, set to kick off in August 2026.
Recap of the 2025-26 Season
The season featured four thrilling rounds of motorsport, starting with two events in Coimbatore, followed by a race in Chennai, and concluding with the exciting street race in Goa. Each round contributed to a season filled with intense competition.
Championship Standings
Goa Aces JA Racing finished at the top of the Teams' Championship table, amassing 141 points from their best five results across seven races. They secured the championship six points ahead of Speed Demons Delhi, who ended with 135 points.
Cars' Championship Results
In the Cars' Championship, the duo of Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend from Goa Aces JA Racing took first place with 101 points. The second position was claimed by Kolkata Royal Tigers' Car #24, driven by Sohil Shah and Thomas Canning, with 81 points. Speed Demons Delhi's Car #22, featuring Alister Yoong and Caitlin Wood, completed the podium with 75 points.
Chairman's Remarks on a Successful Season
Akhilesh Reddy, the Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), commended the season as a significant success, emphasizing the fierce competition and the league's growing prominence. He congratulated Goa Aces JA Racing on their championship victory and praised the performances of Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend, expressing aspirations to elevate future editions even further.
"This season of the Indian Racing Festival has showcased the pinnacle of Indian motorsport talent alongside renowned figures from Indian entertainment and sports. Congratulations to Goa Aces JA Racing for their well-earned championship win, and to Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend for their exceptional performance in the Cars' Championship. The competitive spirit displayed by all six franchises reflects the increasing stature of the IRL, and we are excited about the next edition, which promises to be our most thrilling yet," he stated.
Final Teams' Championship Standings
The Goa Street Race concluded with a dramatic showdown, where Goa Aces JA Racing secured victory through Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend, sealing their championship triumph. The final standings were as follows:
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Goa Aces JA Racing | 141 |
| Speed Demons Delhi | 135 |
| Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru | 115 |
| Kolkata Royal Tigers | 107 |
| Hyderabad Black Birds | 86 |
| Chennai Turbo Riders | 75 |
Celebrity Team Owners
The Indian Racing Festival continues to attract some of India's most famous personalities as team owners. Notable figures include John Abraham (Goa Aces JA Racing), Arjun Kapoor (Speed Demons Delhi), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata Royal Tigers), Naga Chaitanya (Hyderabad Black Birds), Kichcha Sudeep (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), and Dr. Swetha Sundeep Anand (Chennai Turbo Riders), each representing their respective franchises.
Looking Forward to IRL 2026
The next edition of the Indian Racing Festival is set to be the most extensive yet, featuring six rounds across the nation, starting in August 2026. Beyond the thrilling races, the festival, powered by JK Tyre, fueled by Nayara, and supported by Mobil1, aims to further ignite India's motorsport revolution, bringing world-class racing to urban centers and inspiring a new generation of fans.