PANAJI
Goa turned into a high-energy motorsport arena as Round 4 of the Indian Racing Festival lit up the city with thrilling street racing action. With strong crowds, rising local fandom and a vibrant race atmosphere, the Goa street circuit once again showcased the growing appeal of motorsport in India. The on-track highlight saw Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend guide Goa Aces JA Racing to a memorable relay-format victory with a combined time of 42:11.779.
Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa said: “I congratulate Goa Aces and the entire team on winning at home and appreciate all partners who made this race possible. Hosting the Indian Racing Festival is an important step in building Goa as a motorsport and sports tourism destination. Our aim is to steadily build capability and credibility so Goa can position itself on the global motorsport map. This event shows that Goa can successfully host international-standard racing.”
Team owners John Abraham (Goa Aces JA Racing), Kichcha Sudeep (Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru), Naga Chaitanya (Hyderabad Black Birds) and Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata Royal Tigers) were present at the venue, adding star presence to a weekend that blended sport, entertainment and destination appeal.
Driver A Stint: Hyman Builds the Advantage
Raoul Hyman laid the foundation with a clinical opening stint, setting the fastest lap of 53.527s and steadily stretching his lead on the tight street circuit.
Executing a clean run through traffic, Hyman entered the mandatory swap window (19–22 minutes) in control and handed over the car with nearly a 20-second cushion, putting Goa Aces JA Racing firmly on top.
Driver B Stint: Wohlwend Delivers Under Pressure
Fabienne Wohlwend’s stint quickly turned into a pressure test when a safety car erased the lead and bunched up the field.
The Liechtenstein driver responded with a strong restart, defended confidently and rebuilt her gap despite pressure from Ruhaan Alva. She maintained control to the chequered flag, becoming only the second female race winner in the championship’s history.
The win marks Goa Aces JA Racing’s 10th victory in the Indian Racing Festival and reinforces how teamwork and composure are decisive on a street circuit where fortunes can change instantly.
Championship Standings after Round 4
Team Points: Goa Aces JA Racing 145, Speed Demons Delhi 144, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru 119, Kolkata Royal Tigers 106, Hyderabad Black Birds 85, Chennai Turbo Riders 84
