Key highlights
- South Asia’s first oceanfront street circuit to host Round 4 of the Indian Racing Festival on November 1–2, 2025.
- The 3.2km track at Headland Sada, Bogda, will feature the Indian Racing League and FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship.
- Celebrity team owners like John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, and Sourav Ganguly add star power to the grid.
Goa is about to swap its flip-flops for racing boots as high-octane action hits the streets and the coastline.
India’s motorsport calendar is about to get a serious adrenaline injection. The Goa Street Circuit will make its debut on November 1–2, 2025, as part of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF). Announced by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the 3.214km oceanfront track at Headland Sada, Bogda, marks a historic first for South Asia; a street race set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea.
Goa joins Hyderabad and Chennai as the third city to host a street race under the IRF banner, and it’s already being hailed as the most scenic and technically demanding of the lot.
The circuit: beauty meets brutality
Designed by Driven International, the same firm behind updates to the Buddh International Circuit and Yas Marina—the Goa Street Circuit packs 12 turns into its 3.2km layout. It runs anti-clockwise and blends tight urban corners with fast seafront straights. Drivers will battle crosswinds, salt-air corrosion, and rapid elevation changes. It’s not just a test of speed—it’s a test of survival.
Organisers are targeting a 15,000–20,000 spectator capacity, with standing zones added to boost footfall. Once the infrastructure is in place, the venue could also host marathons, cyclothons, and other motorsport events.
The racing lineup: IRL and F4IC
The double-header weekend will feature:
- Indian Racing League (IRL): India’s only four-wheel racing league and the world’s first gender-neutral championship.
- Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC): FIA-certified, offering Super License points and a domestic ladder for young talent.
- Drivers like Raoul Hyman, Neel Jani, Fabienne Wohlwend, and Gabriela Jilkova are expected to compete, alongside rising Indian stars like Sohil Shah and Ruhaan Alva.
Star power on the grid
The Goa Street Race isn’t just about engines—it’s about entertainment. Celebrity team owners will light up the paddock:
- John Abraham: Goa Aces JA Racing
- Arjun Kapoor: Speed Demons Delhi
- Sourav Ganguly: Kolkata Royal Tigers
- Sudeep Kichcha: Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru
- Naga Chaitanya: Hyderabad Blackbirds
- Dr. Swetha Sundeep Anand: Chennai Turbo Riders
The Goa government expects the event to drive tourism, create seasonal jobs, and energize sectors like hospitality, transport, and retail. With support from the Entertainment Society of Goa and Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd., the race is part of a larger vision to position Goa as a global hub for international sporting events.
Broadcasts on Star Sports and JioHotstar will ensure millions tune in, while tickets go live on the District app later this month.
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