FABIENNE WOHLWEND Claims Historic Indian Racing League Championship Title
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April 22, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- FABIENNE WOHLWEND makes history as first woman to win Indian Racing League title, partnering Raoul Hyman at Goa Aces JA Racing. The duo dominated with 101 points, finishing 20 clear of Kolkata’s Canning-Shah pairing.
- The Liechtenstein driver’s breakthrough came at Goa Street Circuit in February with back-to-back wins using Formula 4 machinery. Previously struggled with technical gremlins in 2023 before rebounding to third overall in 2024.
- WOHLWEND’s résumé includes 2018 Ferrari Challenge World Finals title at Monza, W Series podiums, and Nordschleife expertise with three Nürburgring 24 Hours class podiums. Six-time nominee for Liechtenstein’s Sportswoman of the Year.
- CAITLIN WOOD secured third in championship standings, with GABRIELA JÍLKOVÁ finishing sixth and JEM HEPWORTH eighth. Series mandates each team field female driver, creating unique gender-balanced competition structure.
- SARAH MOORE remains only other female race winner in series history with 2023 victory. Title decided via postponement of Mumbai Street Circuit finale, which moves to 2026-27 calendar after four competitive weekends.
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com











