Goa transformed into a high-energy motorsport arena on 15th February 2026 as Round 4 of the Indian Racing Festival brought electrifying street racing action to the city. With strong crowds, growing local fandom and a vibrant race-day atmosphere, the Goa street circuit once again highlighted the expanding appeal of professional motorsport in India. The headline moment of the weekend saw Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend combine skill and composure to guide Goa Aces JA Racing to a dramatic relay-format victory with a combined time of 42:11.779.
Hon’ble Chief Minister Pramod Sawant congratulated the home team and emphasised the importance of hosting the championship in the state, noting that such events strengthen Goa’s ambition to emerge as a motorsport and sports tourism destination capable of staging international-standard competitions. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd, praised Goa’s enthusiastic support and highlighted how street circuits bring the sport closer to the public, helping build an organic fan base and future talent pathways.
The event was elevated by the presence of prominent team owners including John Abraham, Kichcha Sudeep, Naga Chaitanya and Sourav Ganguly, blending sporting excellence with entertainment appeal and adding star power to the weekend spectacle.
Hyman laid the foundation for victory with a clinical opening stint, clocking the fastest lap of 53.527 seconds and building a steady advantage on the tight and unforgiving street circuit. Navigating traffic with precision, he entered the mandatory driver-swap window in firm control and handed over the car with nearly a 20-second lead. However, the race complexion changed when a safety car intervention erased the advantage and bunched up the field.
Wohlwend faced immediate pressure on the restart but responded with composure beyond expectation. Defending confidently against close challengers, including Ruhaan Alva, she rebuilt the gap and maintained control through to the chequered flag. Her performance not only sealed the win but also made her only the second female race winner in the championship’s history. Behind them, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru finished second, narrowly ahead of Speed Demons Delhi, while pole-sitters Kolkata Royal Tigers were forced to retire early due to a wheel issue.
The victory marked the 10th win for Goa Aces JA Racing in the championship and reinforced the importance of teamwork and discipline in a relay format where fortunes can change instantly. After Round 4, Goa Aces JA Racing lead the standings with 145 points, followed closely by Speed Demons Delhi on 144, keeping the title battle finely poised as the season progresses.
