MIC to host Indian Racing League and Indian F4 in 2024.

Indian Racing League and Formula 4 Indian championship makes a return to the Madras International Circuit(MIC) in 2024. A very familiar venue for the drivers as they return to the circuit that hosted all the rounds of the 2023 season.

The dates for the rounds of the 2024 Indian Racing Festival were confirmed in the latter part of February, but the locations are still yet to be confirmed. However, recently the organizers have confirmed the series’ return to MIC for pre-season testing and Round 1 through an Instagram story. The season kick starts with the Pre-Season testing on the 21st and 22nd of August, while Round 1 commences on the 24th of August.

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✍🏻 Mark your calenders, the Indian Racing Festival returns in 2024 with Pre Season Testing in August 🗓 🙌🏻

Any guesses which circuits we'll be visiting this year?#IndianRacingLeague #IndianRacingFestival #Formula4India pic.twitter.com/zwns50fYq5

— Indian Racing League Official (@Irlofficial1) February 26, 2024

The initial calendar of the 2023 season had events planned across 4 different locations – Hyderabad Street Circuit, Buddh International Circuit, Madras International Circuit, and the newly announced Chennai Formula Racing Circuit. Due to unavoidable circumstances, all the rounds of the championship were hosted in MIC.

Initially, Round 2 at the Buddh International Circuit was canceled as the organizers faced scheduling and logistical issues. Later, The season opener that was supposed to be hosted on the Hyderabad Street circuit was canceled with the Election Code of Conduct in place due to the ongoing state elections.

The final round on the newly announced Chennai Formula Racing Circuit was rescheduled because of Cyclone Michaung. However, The cyclone hit the city worse than anyone expected. With the government heavily supporting the event, it was a decision about whether they had to put their resources into cyclone relief or in hosting a street race, hence the round moved to MIC as well.