Ary Bansal’s rise through the junior single seater ranks has been fast. At 15, the Indian racing driver finished the 2025 season as GB4 Champion, securing the title in his rookie year and marking a significant step in a career that has gathered momentum with each outing. In 2021, he began karting in India and progressed through the British Karting Championships in the following years. By 2024, he was already stepping into single-seaters with a late-season debut in the final round of Spanish F4, laying the groundwork for a stellar year in Europe.
The breakthrough came in GB4, a championship that rewards precision and consistency as much as outright speed. Bansal’s season-defining moments came into focus quickly when he reflected on the year.
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“The first highlight would be the Donington decider in the GB4 Championship, the final weekend where we came away with three podiums and secured the title.” The momentum carried elsewhere. “Secondly, the Silverstone National round in British F4 stands out, as we qualified inside the top three and converted that pace into two podiums, along with the Challenge Cup title.” Then there was the moment that stretched beyond results. “Lastly, being selected to race at the Macau Grand Prix under the Indian flag was a true honour.”
For a first full season across multiple championships, his objectives were grounded in growth rather than trophies. “As my first full season, it was a strong year, and we were able to fight at the front regularly. The goal was to learn and adapt across different championships, and making steady progress over the season has given me a lot of confidence moving forward.” That adaptability was tested. “Switching between different cars and championships was certainly a challenge, as each car has its own characteristics. Adapting to them became an important part of the learning curve this year.”
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Away from the noise of race weekends, he found satisfaction in the process. “I enjoyed the whole development process this year, from training to learning more about the car. Working with different engineers deepened my technical understanding, and seeing our off-track work translate into on-track performance was rewarding.” The off-season now offers a brief pause. “It’s a good period to prepare well for the challenges of 2026. I’m looking forward to spending a few days back home in India before pushing harder in training to approach the next season even stronger."
Looking ahead, the targets remain measured.
“The goal next season is to keep learning and growing my skill set through each race weekend. Racing on European circuits is a challenge I’m looking forward to, and the aim is to stay consistent and deliver our best.”
His advice reflects the same patience. “Focus on steady progress over the season. Take the time to understand the car by working closely with your engineers, and the results will follow.”
