Akcel GP, India’s racing team, launches 2025 Formula 4 Middle East campaign
Akcel GP has partnered with PHM Racing for the 2025 F4 Middle East Championship and Formula Regional Middle East Championship. This collaboration brings together the global reach of Akcel GP with the technical expertise of PHM Racing, aiming to compete for the championship while identifying and developing young talent through advanced technology and engineering innovation. Competing at tracks in Europe and the Middle East, the partnership offers a clear path for drivers aspiring to reach F1. The F4 Middle East Championship has kicked off at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, with upcoming rounds at the Dubai Autodrome, Abu Dhabi and the season finale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Group Chairman of AKCEL Group said: “AKCEL GP represents more than a racing team; it is a showcase of cutting-edge technology, visionary talent and commitment to sustainability. We are excited to embark on this journey and inspire a new era of motorsport excellence.
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Team Principal Gaurav Dal said, “AKCEL GP is not just a team, but a vision to develop world-class racing talent and engage fans with exciting motorsport experiences.”
About Akcel GP
Akcel GP, formerly known as the Indian Warriors Racing team, has made its debut in the 2024 GB4 Championship in the United Kingdom. Founded by former Indian cricketer Rohit Kull, the team is based in Milton Keynes. After its debut, Akcel GP was acquired by the Akcel Group, led by British entrepreneur Amit Kaushal, while Cole remained as team principal.
With strong support from Akcel Group and its sponsors, Akcel GP is set to be the top contender in the 2025 F4 Middle East Championship and Formula Middle East Championship. The team will compete with three cars in the F4 ME Championship and two in the FRMEC, focusing on the development of young drivers and aiming for success on the global motorsport stage.
Akcel GP: Indian driver line-up
Akcel GP has added Indian drivers Jaden Pariat and Aditya Kulkarni to its 2025 line-up, joining three other riders in the team.
Shillong-based Jaden Parriat has had a successful career in motorsport. After securing podiums in Indian F4, he followed up with a podium in British Formula 4. His 2024 season ended with victory in the F2000 championship, adding to his previous achievement as the 2021 Vice-National Karting Champion.
Aditya Kulkarni, a British-born driver, started his car racing career later but quickly showed good results. In 2023 he competed for Hillspeed in the GB3 Championship. He won the 2021 Junior TKM Karting Championship aged 16 and claimed the podium in GB4, finishing fifth in his debut season.
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The 2025 Akcel GP Lineup includes Jayden, who has podiums in British and Indian F4 and a win in the F2000 championship, and Aditya, who made a quick transition from karting to car racing with strong results in GB4. Both will compete in the upcoming season.
