Mumbai to host Maharashtra’s first-ever Formula Night Street Race in December

Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) signed an MoU with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.

Navi Mumbai is gearing up to host Maharashtra’s first-ever Formula Night Street Race as part of Indian Racing Festival (IRF) in December this year. Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) signed an MoU with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.

The announcement marks the arrival of Mumbai's first-ever FIA-grade Street racing circuit; a milestone that will place the city firmly on the global sporting calendar. The circuit, a 3.753 km track featuring 14 turns, starts at Palm Beach Road and extends alongside Nerul Lake, creating a scenic backdrop for the night race. The event is expected to attract top drivers and celebrity team owners, combining motorsport with entertainment and glamour.

Honoured to have Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra @devendra_fadnavis witness the signing of the MOU between RPPL and NMMC

The iconic finale of the Indian Racing Festival is proposed to be held in December 2025 Mumbai will host its first-ever Street Racing Circuit pic.twitter.com/uM7sJcv2nr — Indian F4 Championship (@FIAIndianF4) September 20, 2025

“The Mumbai Street Race marks a historic milestone in Maharashtra’s motorsport journey,” Fadnavis was quoted by The Economic Times as saying.

“It will inspire young racers, generate jobs, and boost tourism, while showcasing our capability to host world-class events,” he added.

The 2025 season commenced with rounds in Coimbatore and Chennai, with subsequent rounds planned for Coimbatore and Goa before culminating in Navi Mumbai.

India’s second ever night street race is locked in 🌃 Round 5 of the Indian Racing Festival comes to Mumbai this December 2025 🏎️⚡ The streets of the City of Dreams will roar with engines and Every corner, every straight, every lap will be a battle of skill and speed 🌆💨 pic.twitter.com/oVx6W72z4K — Indian F4 Championship (@FIAIndianF4) September 20, 2025

The Indian Racing League (IRL) is India’s only 4-wheel racing league and the world’s first gender-neutral racing championship series. IRL features six city-based teams competing in a dynamic franchise-based competition.

According to a report by The Free Press Journal, six city-based teams are competing in the IRL this year, with some Noted team owners, including 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) and Dr. Swetha Sundeep Anand (Chennai Turbo Riders).

This series uses the Wolf GB08 Thunder single-seater and each team has to field a mix of Indian and international talent, including one female racer, the report added.