Bengaluru: The FIM Moto Mini India Series, a structured platform for young riders between the age of 10 and 14 to develop their racing skills and progress towards international competition, was launched at the Meco Kartopia circuit here last weekend.
The Moto Mini India 2026 is a National Series promoted and organised by the House of Machines (HOM), in association with Future Development of Motorsport Trust (FDM). The Moto Mini India 2026 featured three rounds with ten races, held from September 25 to 27, bringing together some of India’s promising young motorcycle racing talents.
Prem Khandle from Palghar, Maharashtra emerged Overall winner while Chennai’s Rian Sarath was the first runner-up and Rithin Sai A, hailing from Coimbatore, was the second runner-up. Following the completion of the India Series, the top two riders will represent India in the FIM Moto Mini World Series in Valencia, Spain, on November 22-26, ahead of the final round of the FIM MotoGP.
Moto Mini India is designed to provide young riders with a clear pathway from national-level competition towards the FIM Moto Mini World Series in Europe. The top two representing India will be among 44 riders from across the globe participating in the World Finals in Valencia.
The young riders contested on the purpose-built Moto Mini Ohvale 160cc motorcycle, the same specification used in the FIM Moto Mini World Series. This provides Indian riders with the opportunity to gain experience on the machines in a competitive environment aligned with the international Moto Mini platform.
Ajit Bharadwaj, Managing Director, House of Machines, said: “We brought together an experienced team of Indian motorsport officials to conduct and manage the Mini Moto India Series. Our Goal is to find an Indian talent representing India in MotoGP at some point in the future. We also look forward to collaborating with all the racing institutions across the country to speed up the process.”
Tharunkumar S., Founder and Managing Trustee of FDM (Future Development of Motorsport Trust), said: “We thank House of Machines for bringing the FIM Moto Mini programme to India and establishing an important platform for the development of young Indian riders. FDM will continue to extend its support for future events and initiatives that contribute to the development of Indian motorsport.”
