24/08/2026
๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ช-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ณ
Round 1 of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W โ 2026 concluded at the Madras International Circuit from 21st to 23rd August, with three Sri Lankan drivers taking on the FLGB 1300cc Junior Class.
Kaveen Rajapaksha ๐ฑ๐ฐ Aadam Junaid ๐ฑ๐ฐ Saurika Livindu ๐ฑ๐ฐ represented Momentum Motorsports, proudly carrying the Sri Lankan flag onto the grid. Kaveen competed in car #10, Aadam in #16 and Saurika in #26. While this was not the first time Kaveen and Aadam stepped onto the racing field to battle, the opening round provided another opportunity for all three drivers to showcase their talent on an international stage.
In qualifying, Kaveen led the Sri Lankan trio with P13, followed by Saurika in P14 and Aadam in P15, setting the stage for three highly competitive races.
Race 1 saw Kaveen produce an exceptional drive as he fought his way through the field to secure victory and put Sri Lanka on top of the podium. Unfortunately, both Aadam and Saurika were forced to retire from the race, resulting in DNFs.
Kaveen continued his winning form in Race 2, once again taking the chequered flag in P1 and making it two wins from two races. Aadam bounced back strongly to secure P3 and claim a podium finish, while Saurika unfortunately suffered another retirement.
Race 3 saw Kaveen dominate the field once again, completing a remarkable hat-trick of victories in the opening round of the championship. Three races, three wins, an outstanding performance and a proud moment for Sri Lanka. Saurika fought his way to the finish and crossed the chequered flag in P9, while Aadam was unfortunately forced to retire from the race, leaving the opening round with a podium trophy from Race 2.
Kaveen Rajapaksha's perfect three-win opening round has given Sri Lanka a fantastic start to the 2026 championship campaign. Congratulations to Kaveen, Aadam, Saurika and the entire Momentum Motorsports team for representing Sri Lanka on the international racing stage.
Wishing the entire Sri Lankan contingent the very best for the next round of the championship.
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