Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa transformed into a buzzing motorsport hub as Round 4 of the Indian Racing Festival unfolded on a challenging street circuit on February 15, 2026. Backed by enthusiastic crowds and growing local support, the event delivered high intensity racing, with Goa Aces JA Racing emerging victorious on home turf.
Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend powered the team to the top step of the podium in the relay format race, clocking a combined time of 42:11.779. The win marked the team’s tenth triumph in the championship and strengthened their position in the title race.
Hyman laid a strong foundation during the opening stint, setting the fastest lap of 53.527 seconds and steadily extending his advantage on the tight circuit. Navigating traffic efficiently, he entered the mandatory driver swap window with a significant lead and handed over the car in a commanding position.
Wohlwend’s stint proved decisive under pressure. A safety car intervention erased the advantage and compressed the field, but she managed the restart confidently. Holding off challenges from close rivals, she rebuilt the gap and maintained control to the chequered flag, becoming only the second female driver to secure a race win in the championship’s history.
Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru finished second with a time of 42:12.759, while Speed Demons Delhi secured third in 42:16.601. Pole sitters Kolkata Royal Tigers were forced to retire early due to a mechanical issue.
Prominent team owners including John Abraham, Kichcha Sudeep, Naga Chaitanya and Sourav Ganguly were present, adding star appeal to the weekend spectacle.
Following Round 4, Goa Aces JA Racing lead the standings with 145 points, narrowly ahead of Speed Demons Delhi on 144. The championship remains tightly contested as the season progresses, with the Goa round further cementing the festival’s growing footprint in Indian motorsport.
