Camber Racing claims the throne at Formula Bharat 2026, marking a pivotal moment for India’s collegiate engineering and hardware startup ecosystem.
53 – Elite Teams
1000 – Total Points
22 km – Endurance Test
Static Events: Engineering Excellence
The journey to the track begins with intellectual rigor. The Static Events (325 points) represent the foundation of professional automotive development, where business acumen meets technical depth.
Engineering Design
Student-driven innovation and vehicle concept validation.
Cost & Manufacturing
Balancing innovation with real-world mass production viability.
Business Plan
Pitching a viable commercial model to industry veteran judges.
Rigorous Safety
Tilt, Rain, Noise, and the critical Brake Test.
Figure 1: High-Performance Prototype Inspection
Triumph at Kari Speedway
Only 12 teams qualified for the dynamic asphalt. Only 3 survived the brutal 22km endurance test. Camber Racing dominated the grid.
Grand Champions 2026
Camber Racing
“Building people, not just cars.”
Representing SRM IST Kattankulathur, Camber Racing has established a decade-long dynasty. Their 2026 victory is backed by 26 awards and a legacy of consistent podium finishes across India.
- FB 2022: Overall 2nd, Fastest Car
- FB 2019: Best Single-Cylinder Car
- FB 2017: Engineering Design Excellence
The moment of glory at Coimbatore.
Bullz Racing
BMS College, Bengaluru
Consistently pushing limits since their 13th overall rank in 2021, Bullz Racing proved their mettle by being one of the only three teams to cross the endurance finish line.
TAS Ikshvaku Racing
NIE Mysuru
Mysuru’s sole Formula Student powerhouse. Their on-campus fabrication and engineering logic propelled them to a historic 7th national rank and a 2026 podium finish.
The Deeptech Legacy
Formula Bharat isn’t just a race; it’s a launchpad. The competition incubates the talent that fuels India’s high-stakes hardware startups.
Indian Hardware Startup Meet (IHSM)
Concurrent with the race, connecting the brightest engineering minds with visionary deeptech investors and recruiters.
Sustainable Innovation
Initiatives like the EV Development Program (EVDP) and Pi-EV are accelerating India’s transition to a sustainable automotive future.
Driving the Future
Alumni from these competitions have gone on to build giants like Ather Energy, Exponent Energy, and Baaz Bikes.
Founded by Formula Student Alumni
Ather EnergyEV Leader
ExponentFast Charging
Baaz BikesMobility Ecosystem
CoratiaMarine Robotics
VecmoconTech Solutions
The Enduring Legacy
Formula Bharat 2026 was more than a series of races. It was a testament to India’s burgeoning deeptech ecosystem. From the screams of internal combustion to the silent surge of electric prototypes, the legacy of Kari Motor Speedway remains: an investment in the innovators of tomorrow.
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