Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Teen Prodigy Shane Chandaria Wins Indian F4 Championship
Shane Chandaria, a 15-year-old racing prodigy from Kenya with Indian roots, won the Formula 4 Indian Championship.
He started the season as a rookie but ended up as the champion.
In the final round at the Madras International Circuit, he secured the title in the first race by finishing second.
His team, Chennai Turbo Riders, also won the Teams' Championship.
Chandaria and his main rival, Sachel Rotge, had exciting races, with Chandaria finishing third in the second race.
This win makes Chandaria the youngest champion in the history of the championship.
He has been racing since he was five and has won many titles in karting and other championships.
Shane Chandaria, 15, won the 2025 FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship, becoming the youngest title winner.
He secured the championship in the first race of the final round at Madras International Circuit by finishing second.
Chandaria's team, Chennai Turbo Riders, also won the Teams' Championship.
His main rival, Sachel Rotge, finished second in the championship and second in the first race.
In the second race, Chandaria finished third, with Rotge in second and Luviwe Sambudla winning the race.
- Who
- Shane Chandaria, a 15-year-old Kenyan with Indian heritage
- What
- Won the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship
- When
- During the 2025 season, final round at Madras International Circuit
- Where
- Madras International Circuit, India
- Why
- Secured enough points in the first race to clinch the championship
- Winner
- Shane Chandaria
- Age
- 15
- Team
- Chennai Turbo Riders
- Championship
- FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship
- Circuit
- Madras International Circuit
- Race 1 Time
- 26:23.059
- Race 1 Position
- 2nd
- Race 2 Position
- 3rd
