Formula 1
FORMULA ONE SUMMER BREAK: First Half Review
The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix marked the end of the first half of the 75th anniversary of Formula One. Mclaren reigned the Hungaroring marking two back-to-back 1-2 finishes with last year’s controversial Oscar Piastri maiden win at this circuit and this year’s fierce fight between the papaya pair with Lando Norris taking the top step of the podium. A season full of chaos and teammate battles goes into the summer break.
A month of calm before the storm; the final 10 races of fierce battle that will decide the World Champion. Before heading back to the action in Zandvoort, let’s review the first half of this season and discuss all the drama and controversies we had to keep us entertained for 5 straight months.
PAPAYA AT WAR
The most obvious highlight of the season so far has to be the ongoing championship battle between the Mclaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The team in papaya has let their drivers fight without establishing team orders creating the amazing battlefield within the team with both “Number 1 Drivers” fighting for their first ever championship.
Lando Norris had a great lead over Oscar Piastri with the opening race of the season, where the Aussie spun out during the rain at his home grand prix, while Lando took the top step of the podium. Despite the early lead for the Brit, the title battle, which seemed to be between Norris and Verstappen, quickly changed its narrative with Piastri winning the next 4 out of 5 grand prix from China to Miami, making Oscar and Lando the main challengers for the title this season.
After the 5th race of the season at Jeddah, Oscar Piastri became the first Australian to lead the championship since his manager Mark Webber in 2010. Since then. Piastri has maintained his lead in the standings fending off his teammate Lando Norris in second. Although due to Lando’s recent resurgence in form, he has closed the gap to just 9 points heading in to the summer break.
Both drivers have fought wonderfully but with their fair share of mistakes as well.In Canada Lando while attempting an overtake on Oscar, crashed into the pitwall which unfortunately resulted in his DNF. Norris had a strong start in Belgium, starting from pole, however due to a battery issue and Piastri’s excellence, he got overtook by his Aussie teammate under braking for Les Combes. Former Mclaren driver Jenson Button comments:
“Lando can be his own worst enemy at times – he puts a lot of pressure on himself. He’s unbelievably quick, but if he makes a tiny mistake, he really takes it to heart.”
Piastri on the other hand lost his win at Silverstone due to a 10 second time penalty he was handed for erratic braking under the safety car. And in Hungary, due to wrong tire choices as compared to his teammate Norris who was on a one stop strategy, he lost out on another win that should’ve been his.
With both sides of the Mclaren garage making frequent mistakes, and the pitwall allowing both drivers to fight, the battle for the title looks to go till the final race of the season. With Mclaren having the clear fastest car, the Constructor’s Title is unlikely to be lost by the team based in Surrey, England, they have the opportunity to give the audience the closest title battle since 2021 and the closest among teammates since 2016, and so they are.
DRIVER CHANGES
Liam Lawson, set to replace Sergio Perez at RedBull, was demoted only after two races, back to Racing Bulls. In both the weekends, Lawson performed sub par compared to his 4 time champion teammate Max Verstappen, which included a DNF at the opening race in Melbourne. By the Japanese Grand Prix, RedBull decided to swap the Kiwi back to his Racing Bulls seat, and bring home hero Yuki Tsunoda to pair the reigning world champion.
Since the change, Lawson has regained his form with the sister team while Tsunoda continues to struggle in the second RedBull seat. Going into the summer break, Lawson has double the points of Tsunodo, with the former having 20 and the latter 10.
Another driver change in the first half of this season came from Alpine. Unlike Lawson, Alpine rookie Jack Doohan wasn’t swapped to a sister team, but demoted to the role of reserve driver instead after the first 6 races. In his short lived career of 6 races, Doohan garnered no points and 2 DNFs. Although the Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto who took his seat hasn’t gained any points either in the 8 races he has participated till now, it seems like his no DNF record is enough for Alpine to keep him in the seat for the rest of the season.
POST HORNER RED BULL
Talking about mid-season changes, drivers aren’t the only ones being sacked this season. Red Bull has officially entered its post-horner era. July 9, 2025, a date long term Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal would never forget. As a shocking news, Red Bull announced the immediate stepping down of Horner from all his operational duties, appointing Laurent Mekies as the new CEO for the Austrian company. Horner led the team since its birth for 21 years and amassed 6 Constructors’ Championships and 8 Drivers’ Championships.
The sacking of Horner although a massive shock, was a rumor floating in the paddock for over an year now. On 5 February 2024, Red Bull confirmed that Horner was facing an investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague. Some speculate the sacking to be a direct reflection of the allegations against him from last year. But the timing also suggests it may have more to do with a performance clause in Christian’s contract. Red Bull’s performance had seen a significant downwards trend through the first half of the season, with 4-time world champion Max Verstappen openly expressing his frustrations with the car. With ongoing rumors of Verstappen possibly leaving Red Bull to Mercedes for 2026, the energy drink company’s sudden decision sparked the debate of whether the dropping of Red Bull to 4th in the Constructor’s Standings had any role to do in Horner’s sacking.
ALPINE MUSICAL CHAIRS
Red Bull’s Christian Horner was not the only team principal that saw the end of his time with his team. Alpine, on 7 May, released a statement stating, Team Principal Oliver Oakes resigned from his role with immediate effect. Oakes joined Alpine in July 2024, the Briton; a former racing driver, who also runs the Hitech Grand Prix squad, and had the team sat P9 in the teams’ standings post Miami. Flavio Briatore was set to cover Oliver’s duties for the indefinite future.
Merely 12 hours later, Franco Colapinto was announced as replacement for Jack Doohan with immediate effect as well. The rotating seat basis is common for some teams with their drivers but Alpine played this with its driver and team principal simultaneously on the same day.
Since the driver and team principal swap, Alpine has fallen to P10 in the standings. Despite being last, as a bittersweet truth, the team has scored more points after the swap than before. Thus, it does look like an overall good decision for the team going forward.
NEW FACES NEW SEATS
The biggest and most shocking driver changes in recent Formula 1 history has to be the 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton joining forces with the most successful team in Formula 1, Ferrari. This year was the first time the Briton drove a non-Mercedes powered car in his 18 year long career. Heading in to the summer break, he stands p6 in the drivers’ standings, 42 points behind his teammate. Lewis hasn’t had a great season so far, with finishing only p4 or lower in each race of the first half, most of the time finding himself stuck in upper mid-field battles. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur comes to his defense:
“He’s frustrated but not demotivated, it’s a completely different story.
Lewis Hamilton also finds himself on his longest career streak without a podium of 16 grand prix. Although he found himself on the top step of the podium with a sprint win in China where barely any overtakes took place.
On the other hand, someone who has had a great first half of the season in a new team, is Nico Hulkenberg. The German left Haas at the end of 2024 season and was paired with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto at Sauber. Despite having 8 point-less finishes and a disqualification in the first half of the season, Hulkenberg sits calmly at P9 in the Driver Standings.
This is a result of him ending his record 239-race streak without a podium finish, in Silverstone at the 2025 British Grand Prix. Perfectly timed strategy from Nico and Sauber secured him his maiden podium at the wet race, which also ended Sauber’s 13 year long podium draught.
Another driver seemingly having a better time at his new team is Frenchman Esteban Ocon. Ocon moved from Alpine to Haas for the 2025 season, and is paired next to rookie Oliver Bearman. Despite not having the strongest first half, Esteban enters the summer break at P10 in the Drivers’ Standings, 19 points ahead of Bearman.
Even with multiple point-less finishes, Ocon seems to be having a much better time with the American team, than Alpine. Last year with the French team, Ocon had 16 point-less finishes and 2 DNFs, out of the 23 races and ended the season at P14. Even off-track, this year Esteban looks happier with the Haas family, showing up as a much more mature version of himself than previous years.
Then there is Carlos Sainz. He lost his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton and chose Williams as the next destination in his career. Everyone expected the Spanish driver to outperform his new teammate Alex Albon in his first season with the team. But his continuous struggle to find form has put him in P16 with 16 points in the Drivers’ Standings, 38 points behind Albon who stands at P8. The Spaniard comments on his performance:
“I think everything that could go wrong this year so far has gone wrong for me.”
DNFs in Australia and Bahrain did not give him the start to the season he needed, which must have affected his confidence. Yet he finds himself in the bottom pile of the points each race garnering a few points every week. Unfortunately, again toward the end of the first half, he loses his form gaining only 4 points in the final 6 races.
ROOKIE REVIEW
As for the rookies, most of them have looked decent and have shown good race pace with amazing on-track battles. Alpine rookies Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto are the only ones remaining point-less in the season, but considering either of them have only raced for half the races as others, it’s excusable.
Haas rookie, Oliver Bearman, is at P19 with 8 points. But the standings don’t reflect his race-craft as he has consistently finished at P11 in 4 races straight, missing the points just by one position.
Sitting in P17 is Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto has had 3 DNFs in the first half. But despite the points draught for the first 10 races, Bortoleto has found his pace and gained 3 top-10 finishes in the final 4 races.
Liam Lawson had a rough start to his season with a DNF and P12 finish in the first two races followed by a demotion from Red Bull to its sister team Racing Bulls. Despite the initial lack of form, Lawson has occasionally gained a few points bringing him to P15 in the Drivers’ Standings. Although he does come with his fair share of rookie errors and DNFs.
Lawson’s Racing Bulls teammate, Isack Hadjar also had a rough start to the season without even getting to race a single lap at the first race of the season in Melbourne. But the French rookie came back stronger and has always found himself in the points are just a few positions shy of it, throughout the first half. He currently is at P13 in the Drivers’ standings.
Italian Rookie Kimi Antonelli, is the star of Mercedes junior program and is seen as the Silver Arrows’ future champion. He had the best first quarter of the season compare to his fellow rookies. But unfortunately, due to Mercedes’ mid-season downfall and his loss in confidence, resulted in him having 4 DNFs and 2 point-less finishes just in the final 8 races of the first half. In these recent races the only points he gained are his maiden podium in Canada and a P10 in Hungary. Although he is currently in P7 in the Drivers’ Standings due to his initial performance, if he doesn’t find his form again after the summer break he may not hold the status of “Only rookie in top-10 in the standings” for much longer.
CADILLAC FOR 2026
In January 2023, General Motors and Andretti Global announced their intention to enter GM’s Cadillac brand into the Formula One World Championship. However the Formula One Group had vetoed the decision later that year. In November 2024, following extended disputes between Formula One Group’s leadership and Michael Andretti, Andretti Global sponsor TWG Global (Mark Walter) announced that it was taking over the operation from the Andretti family. Michael Andretti remained as an advisor, and his father Mario Andretti agreed to serve on the board of directors. By March 2025, Cadillac got the final approval from FIA and Formula One, to join as the 11th team in 2026. The team will race with Ferrari engines with future plans to manufacture their own engines.
Cadillac had a huge set of ex, current and new drivers to choose from for their lineup for next year. But on 26 August,2025, the team announced their lineup: Valterri Bottas who is serving as Mercedes’ reserve driver for the 2025 season and Sergio Perez who was lost his Red Bull seat due to underwhelming performance. This lineup looks the strongest for a new team as two experienced drivers are perfect for the development of a car. With this pairing, fans have coined the term “opposite of Mclaren” for Cadillac, as the team in papaya claims to have “2 No. 1 Drivers”, while Bottas and Perez can be considered “2 No. 2 Drivers”.
It doesn’t look like Cadillac would be among the front-runners right from the get go but with the experience and good development, they can rise to the midfield by their first season itself. Team Principal Graeme Lowdon looks forward to the 2026 season:
“We don’t just want to turn up and race, we want to be as competitive as we possibly can be.”
A season packed with so much drama and the closest grid in recent years, is hard to recap, but is surely very entertaining. From maiden podiums and rookies fighting for survival and a midfield so close, the final few positions for points are always up for grab for everyone, this season has had everything. And we’re only halfway there yet.
The Constructors’ Championship is extremely close, with the fight for P2 and P5 extremely tight. Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull all are fighting for P2, and whoever develops their car the best during this summer break, will come out on top. As for P5, Williams have the lead due to their initial stint but Aston Martin has found some pace towards the end of the first half and look like are going to be mighty strong in the second. Kick Sauber, Racing Bulls, Haas and Alpine also find themselves gaining occasional points and are so close that a single DNF or a top-5 finish for either of them, could completely switch the Standings.
The Drivers’ Championship is even closer with Piastri and Norris separated only by 9 points. This is the closest title fight we’ve had since 2021 and the closest between teammates since 2016. With Mclaren letting both its drivers fight it out on track without establishing team orders, the audience are set to enjoy a brilliant concluding second half of the season, with the title fight projected to go till the final race of the season. Both the drivers are extremely talented and will do everything to steal points from each other.
Who will come back stronger after the summer break. Will Australia get their first World Champion since Alan Jones in 1980, or will UK add Lando to their long list of champions. Either way we are likely to see a new world champion being crowned, with Max Verstappen being stripped off his Driver Number 1 by the end of this season. Unless Red Bull develops a car strong enough to fight for wins, then you can never count Verstappen out. Who is going to take away this year’s title. Welcome to the pinnacle of motorsports, where every move matters. This is Formula One. And what a season we have in front of us!
Formula 1
INTERVIEW: Everything you need to know about watching Formula 1 on FanCode in 2026
FanCode and Formula 1 have extended their streaming rights deal until at least 2028. As Formula 1’s future in India enters a new phase, the key question for fans is how F1 TV fits into this new setup under FanCode’s exclusive partnership.
On 16 December 2025, FanCode and Formula 1 announced a multi year contract extension that grants the Indian streaming platform exclusive rights to live stream Formula 1 in India. Following the announcement, we spoke to Yannick Colaco, co founder of FanCode, to discuss the journey of the partnership so far, what the new deal means for the future of Formula 1 on the platform, the features fans can expect going forward, and to address some of the key questions from Indian viewers.
Table of Contents
The future of F1TV in India
The official Formula 1 press release stated that “F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium will be sold directly via FanCode,” a line that raised several questions among Indian Formula 1 fans. Addressing the confusion, Yannick Colaco clarified that F1 TV will continue to function exactly as it did this year, with the only change being the purchase flow. Subscriptions will now be routed through FanCode, a move aimed at streamlining the experience by bringing everything under a single platform.
“The biggest question is whether anything will change in terms of what users get from F1 TV and FanCode. The answer is yes, but it will be better.”
Driver on board cameras and multiple commentary options on FanCode
On driver on board cameras and commentary options, FanCode’s focus is on offering choice rather than duplicating features. As Yannick Colaco put it, “we don’t want to replicate stuff, we want to give the user the option to choose.” He explained that FanCode does not plan to recreate F1 TV features on its own platform, especially since those tools already exist for fans who choose an F1 TV package through FanCode.
Colaco also spoke about commentary preferences, acknowledging that fan opinions are divided. He noted that research done before FanCode’s 2024 launch showed that many regular users were already critical of the F1 TV commentary. “When we launched Formula 1 on FanCode, we wanted to give fans something different, and Sky Sports was the best coverage available,” he said. At the same time, FanCode will continue listening to viewers and expand its options.
Looking ahead, FanCode is also exploring the addition of more regional language feeds, further widening access to Formula 1 for fans across India.
4K Streams on Fancode? Maybe not in the short term
FanCode has made it clear that 4K streaming is unlikely in the short term. Yannick Colaco explained that access to live 4K remains extremely limited, saying, “the reality is, there is less than 1% or may be lower percentages of end consumers who can access live 4K right now.” He added that owning a 4K TV does not automatically mean viewers are actually receiving a true 4K stream.
Colaco also pointed out that the bigger challenge lies in the last mile viewing experience and the infrastructure available to users. “It about how do you improve the last mile viewing experience of the consumer in the infrastructure that the consumer has,” he said. FanCode’s focus, he explained, is not just on delivering the best possible stream, but on doing so efficiently, adding, “it’s not just the question of giving you access to multiple stream quality options, the focus is on giving you the best quality of stream which most efficiently uses the infrastructure each fan has available to access it.”
The new Packages and Pricing
FanCode is currently finalising its pricing tiers and subscription plans for the upcoming season. While the full details are still being worked out, users will be able to choose from multiple plans, including a dedicated option to access F1 TV in India. FanCode’s popular race by race pass is also set to continue, giving fans flexible ways to follow the championship. Pricing information is expected to be announced sometime in mid January.
Speaking on the approach, Yannick Colaco explained that FanCode will become the single entry point for watching Formula 1 in India, while still offering choice in how fans consume the sport. Regional feeds, weekend passes, monthly packages, and F1 TV subscriptions will all be available through FanCode. He added that fans who opt for an F1 TV package will continue to use the F1 TV app as they do currently, with FanCode handling the access and purchase experience.
What about using third-party apps like Multiview?
Popular third party apps such as Multiviewer for F1 require users to log in using their F1 TV account credentials. Under the FanCode setup, subscribers who opt for a supported plan will continue to receive F1 TV account credentials, allowing them to access content directly through the official F1 TV app. As a result, third party tools like Multiviewer for F1 will remain usable, just as they have been until now.
The Pre-roll and picture-in-picture ads
On pre roll and picture in picture advertising, FanCode maintains that ads are a necessary part of keeping Formula 1 accessible in India, while still trying to minimise disruption for viewers. Yannick Colaco explained the balancing act involved, saying, “I think it is balanced. We need to do advertising because it is an important part of how we can afford to pay for all of this, its part of our business model but we to figure out how to do it with the least intrusive ways to fans.” He added that split screen ads were introduced with that intent, noting that “we do a maximum of 2 per race,” and that the team tries to place them at moments that do not interrupt the action. At the same time, he admitted that the execution still needs improvement, saying, “I will be honest we haven’t been successful enough, we need to do a much better job on it.”
Colaco also revealed that FanCode is open to offering an ad free option at a premium price. He pointed out that a similar experiment was tried during cricket coverage a few years ago, where a completely ad free stream was offered for an extra charge. However, despite complaints about ads, most users were unwilling to pay the higher price.
When asked whether advertising helps keep prices low for consumers, Colaco was clear. “Yes, absolutely,” he said, adding that the current pricing is almost unheard of globally. “I don’t think anywhere in the world, someone can watch a Formula 1 race for Rs.69, around 60 cents a race. It’s just unheard of, like I think even the Formula 1 people think we are mad. We have to figure out a way to balance and provide the cheap prices.”
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Formula 1
How did Kush Maini perform in the Formula 1 post-season test?
Kush Maini became only the third Indian driver to take part in an official Formula 1 session, after Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok.
Kush Maini got a chance to drive Alpine’s 2025 challenger, the A525 in the post-season young driver test on Tuesday following the Abu Dhabi GP. This marked his first time driving a modern Formula 1 machinery, as the previous F1 tests were part of the ‘Testing Previous Cars’ programme. He also became the third Indian driver to take part in a official Formula 1 session, which is more than a decade later.
How were the test cars different from the ones used in 2025 Abu Dhabi GP weekend?
Regular drivers and rookie drivers ran two different types of cars during the test. A mule car adapted to approximate 2026 performance levels was assigned to the senior and more experienced drivers, while lightly modified 2025 cars were used by the young and rookie drivers. It’s also worth noting that a 290-300 kmph speed limit was enforced throughout the test. It should also be noted that the lap times are not representative, as each team follows different run plan and testing objectives set by Pirelli.
The Performance? Super impressive!
Desi Racing Co understands that both Kush Maini and Pierre Gasly ran the 2026 mule car, unlike several other teams. Both drivers followed the same run plan, with only minor setup changes tailored to their individual driving styles, while the baseline setup remained identical.
The only key difference between the two cars was tyre allocation. Maini ran on the 2025 tyres, while Gasly tested the new 2026 rubber. Across the test, Kush Maini finished just 0.111 seconds off Pierre Gasly’s pace, an impressive showing for the Indian driver given it was his first outing in the A525.
The Morning session
Kush Maini took to the track for the first time in modern Formula 1 machinery and set a best time of 1:27.544, just a tenth of a second slower than Pierre Gasly’s 1:27.433. In the morning session Maini completed a total of 59 laps, which is a lap more than the race distance of the Abu Dhabi GP.
The Afternoon session
Kush Maini headed out in the afternoon session for two race runs alongside Pierre Gasly. We understand that on one of Maini’s runs, he was quicker than Gasly, while on the second he matched Gasly’s pace. After completing the two runs, Maini’s day came to an end, while Gasly stayed on track for one additional race run. Kush Maini completed 69 laps in the afternoon session, bringing the total to 129 laps which is more than double the race distance of the Abu Dhabi GP.
Here is What Kush Maini has to say about the test
“What an amazing experience for me. Firstly, thanks to the team for the opportunity and for all their effort in helping me prepare and executing a really solid day. Everyone at the team has been super to work with, so professional and I have learned a lot today. I felt comfortable and I could just focus everything on completing the run plans, lap by lap. The car ran well, it is just so well engineered and nice to drive, so physically it felt good, but maybe I will have some fatigue in the coming days. It was really cool to have Pierre next to me; he is probably the best driver coach to have so thanks to him too. I think today will take a while to sink in and I am just really grateful to have had this chance.” – Kush Maini
Dave Greenwood, Racing Director, Alpine F1 Team
“Today was our final on-track running of 2025 at the Abu Dhabi post-season test. Kush has had a smooth day in the car, for his first time in a full test session with the team in an official capacity. He worked very hard with the engineers in preparation and has given us some very good feedback from his running, so well done to him for his enthusiasm and professionalism.” – Dave Greenwood
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Formula 1
Red Bull Promote Arvid Lindblad to Formula 1, a Driver with Indian Heritage
Red Bull has promoted junior driver Arvid Lindblad to Formula 1, confirming that he will join their sister outfit, Racing Bulls, for the 2026 season.
Eighteen-year-old British driver Arvid Lindblad has been promoted to Formula 1 for the 2026 season and will line up for Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s junior team. Lindblad also carries a notable link to India through his mother’s side, a heritage he has acknowledged proudly while speaking about his family background.
Early career
His first full season in cars came in 2023, when he contested the Formula 4 UAE Championship and the Italian F4 Championship. Strong early results, including six wins and a dominant triple victory at Monza, helped establish his reputation. He capped off his F4 campaign by winning the Macau F4 World Cup, a prestigious non-championship event that often serves as a proving ground for future stars.
In 2024, Lindblad stepped into FIA Formula 3 with Prema Racing and delivered one of the standout rookie seasons in memory. A victory in Bahrain made him the youngest F3 winner in history, and a double win at Silverstone underscored his racecraft and maturity. Finishing 4th in the standings and earning the Aramco Best Rookie Award solidified his place among the category’s elite.
The momentum carried into 2025 as he advanced to FIA Formula 2 with Campos Racing. Once again, he made history, claiming a milestone win in Jeddah to become the youngest race winner in F2. Two victories, four podiums, and a 7th-place championship finish highlighted a season of rapid learning and refinement. His trajectory was further validated when he received special dispensation to make his Formula 1 practice debut for Red Bull Racing at Silverstone — an opportunity rarely granted to drivers so early in their careers.
Indian connection
Born in London to a Swedish father and an Indian mother, Arvid Lindblad grew up in a home shaped by more than one culture. His mother, Anita, comes from an Indian family, and that background has remained a quiet but steady part of his life. Arvid Anand Olof Lindblad’s Indian roots come from his mother’s side of the family, a detail he has acknowledged openly when speaking about his upbringing.
“I’m very proud of my Indian heritage. My mum is Indian and I’m very proud of that. I carry that with me.”- Arvid Lindblad
His mother, Anita Ahuja, adds that while Arvid may not wear his Indian identity on his sleeve, it is reflected in the confidence and clarity with which he is navigating his career at such a young age.
“He’s incredibly close to his grandparents, my parents. My mom is Sikh, my dad is Hindu. My husband Stefan and I were married in a Hindu ceremony and a Christian ceremony, and both my sons were baptised in the Church, Gurudwara and Temple. Arvid himself isn’t probably aware of it, but he has deep Indian values – work hard, be humble and be grateful for all we have,” she says.
The closest to an Indian F1 driver?
Although Arvid Lindblad doesn’t race under the Indian flag, he may be the closest connection India has to a Formula 1 driver in the near future. At the moment, it seems unlikely that Kush Maini will get a full-time F1 seat, and the next group of Indian talents are still early in their careers.
Akshay Bohra and Dion Gowda have only just completed their first season in Formula Regional in 2025, which means they are still some steps away from the levels needed for F2 and eventually F1. Another young driver with potential is Aryaman Bansal, who has just finished his debut season in single-seaters, but he too remains several years from reaching the top of the motorsport ladder.
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