Akshay Bohra has bagged his first win in 2025 and his first win in the Formula Regional category after placing first in Race 2, Round 4 of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship 2025 at Yas Marina Abu Dhabi.

Akshay, who recently won the Euro 4 Champion, making him the first Indian to win a European single-seater title made his step up to Formula Regional (Formula 3) cars this year.

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FRMEC 2025

The 2025 season of Formula Regional Middle East Championship or FRMEC kicked off in Yas Marina. The championship hosted 2 rounds in Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi before travelling to Dubai for Round 3 at the Dubai Autodrome.

Akshay Bohra faced a challenging start to his campaign. In Round 1, he suffered two DNFs in three races, while Round 2 was plagued by a general lack of pace—something he acknowledged himself. Having scored just three points in his first six races, Akshay headed to Dubai looking to make a strong comeback at a circuit he enjoys racing on.

In Race 1 at Dubai, Akshay finished P11—just one place short of securing reverse grid pole for Race 2. However, in Race 2, he demonstrated much stronger pace, keeping up with the more experienced drivers and climbing to P7 overall, P3 in the Rookie category. A post-race penalty for a competitor promoted him to P6 overall, marking a step in the right direction.

Race 3, however, proved to be difficult. On Lap 1, he had to take avoiding action due to an incident ahead, dropping to the back of the grid after starting P14. The race saw multiple safety car interventions, limiting his chances to recover positions, and he eventually finished P18.

First win in Formula Regional

The championship returned to Yas Marina for Round 4, marking its final visit to the venue for the season. Having gained significant mileage at the circuit from pre-season testing and the earlier rounds, Akshay was eager to capitalize on his experience.

The weekend began on a positive note, with Akshay finishing P6 in Free Practice. In Qualifying 1, he set a lap time of 1:50.675, placing him P10 on the grid—seven-tenths off the leader. However, technical issues in Qualifying 2 prevented him from setting a lap time, meaning he would start Race 3 from the back of the grid.

Race 1 saw a steady drive to P10, which crucially placed him on pole position for the reverse grid Race 2.

In Race 2, Akshay made a strong start, holding onto the lead on Lap 1 before the safety car was deployed due to an incident on track. Unfazed, he maintained his composure at the restart, defending his position against pressure from more far experienced drivers such as FIA Formula 3 driver Nikita Bedrin in the closing stages. In a calm and controlled drive, Akshay secured his first victory in the championship—a landmark moment in his Formula Regional career.

Round 4 wrapped up with Race 3, having started back of the grid, Akshay Bohra made up 10 places to come home at 16th in a race with long Safety Car interventions.

This win marks a significant step forward for Akshay as he continues his climb up the junior formula ladder. With growing confidence and improved performances, it could be the first of many victories to come.

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Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL), the organizer of the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), has announced a new street track in India – the Goa Street Circuit.

After breaking the news on Sunday, February 9, 2025, RPPL confirmed that the Goa Street Circuit has received principal approval from Goa Tourism. The track will make its debut in 2025 as part of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF), which is set to run from August 24, 2025, to November 17, 2025.

A New Addition to India’s Growing Racing Calendar

The new Street Circuit joins the Hyderabad Street Circuit and the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit (CFRC), making it the third street track in India.

“The Indian Racing Festival 2025 is set to redefine motorsports in India, pushing the boundaries of speed, skill, and spectacle like never before. This season, we are thrilled to bring the high-octane action to the vibrant streets of Goa, a destination synonymous with energy, passion, and world-class experiences,” – Mr. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL).

Goa Aces to Race at Home for the First Time

Goa Aces by JA Racing, a team competing in the Indian Racing Festival and owned by Bollywood icon John Abraham, will race on home soil for the first time since the team’s inception in 2019.

“Motorsport is thrilling, intense, and electrifying – just like Goa! I am beyond excited to bring the Goa Aces to our home circuit. The Goa Street Race will be one of the most exciting races of the season, and I can’t wait to see the energy, passion, and speed take over the streets.” – John Abraham, team owner of Goa Aces by JA Racing.

The 2024 Euro4 Champion, Akshay Bohra, will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) in 2025 with R-ace GP.

“I am excited to announce that I will be racing in Formula 3 Regional with R-ace GP in 2025! I look forward to this next step in my racing journey, and the opportunity to compete in the prestigious FRMEC & FRECA championships with such a decorated team is a massive privilege. With R-ace GP’s vast experience & knowledge combined with my drive and hard work, I have complete confidence in our competitiveness for the 2025 campaign. Here’s to another year of having fun, learning, and doing my best!” – Akshay

“I am glad to welcome Akshay to our 2025 FRMEC and FRECA drivers lineup… I believe Akshay will be a great asset to R-ace GP’s high expectations.” – Thibaut de Mérindol, Team Principal of R-ace GP added.

Impressive season with US Racing in the Formula 4 Italian Championship, with a race win, eight podiums, and four pole positions. Akshay was quick enough to secure his first podium of the season in the first race at the Misano World Circuit. However, he had to wait until Round 5 at Circuit Paul Ricard to achieve his first race win, where he brilliantly controlled the race from start to finish.

Akshay also raced in the Euro4 Championship, taking 2 race wins and 4 podiums. In the final race of the season, He beat Freddie Slater to clinched the championship and become the first Indian to win the series and just the second-ever champion since the series started in 2023.

The Indian-driver will graduate to the Formula Regional series in 2025, taking part in both the European and Middle East editions with R-ace GP team. R-ace GP has a wealth of experience racing in the junior formula. The team had some successful drivers racing for them such as Oscar Piastri, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Nyck De Vries and more.

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