Nayara Energy, the Indo-Russian oil refining and marketing major, has been named the official fuel partner of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2025.
The partnership sees the company power both the IRL and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), cementing its place in the heart of India’s fast-growing motorsport ecosystem.
The announcement comes as the IRF’s five-weekend calendar kicked off on August 16 at Coimbatore’s Kari Motor Speedway. Running through November, the season blends the city-franchise format of the IRL with the FIA-certified F4IC — positioning the IRF as one of India’s most ambitious motorsport properties.
Under the agreement, Nayara Energy will provide high-performance fuel solutions to all participating teams and vehicles. Beyond technical support, the partnership reflects a larger brand statement — aligning innovation, endurance, and national ambition with India’s future in motorsport.
Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), highlighted the strategic alignment and said, “The partnership with Nayara Energy represents a shared belief in performance, progress, and national ambition of the Indian Racing Festival. We are building the future of Indian motorsport, and for that, we need partners who understand speed, scale, trust, and a long-term vision. Nayara Energy’s extensive fuel network and its emphasis on quality and innovation make it a perfect fit as our Official Fuel Partner. Together, we’re powering a new generation of Indian racing, from Tier 1 cities to emerging motorsport destinations.”
Sergey Denisov, CEO of Nayara Energy, echoed the sentiment and added, “Nayara Energy is thrilled to partner with the Indian Racing Festival, which truly represents endurance, speed, and the drive to achieve. This collaboration reflects our shared pursuit of excellence and innovation as we step into a new era of Indian racing. As India’s largest growing private retail fuel network, we are committed to delivering quality fuel to our domestic customers, and we take great pride in being a key contributor to the country’s energy infrastructure.”
The Indian Racing Festival is a standout on the global motorsport map. As the world’s first gender-neutral racing league and India’s only city-franchise-based four-wheel racing format, it combines inclusivity with international standards. City-based teams from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad will go wheel-to-wheel this season.
The IRF’s commercial momentum continues to build. Alongside Nayara Energy, the festival is backed by JK Tyre (Powering Partner), Mobil 1 (Performance Partner), and Bisleri (Hydration Partner). This robust partner ecosystem reflects growing corporate confidence in the commercial viability of Indian motorsport.
With its unique blend of inclusivity, city rivalries, and international-grade racing, the IRF is rapidly evolving into a premier sports-entertainment property. Nayara Energy’s involvement adds further credibility — underscoring both the business appeal of motorsport in India and the league’s ambition to deliver a truly global spectacle.
