MECO Meritous Cup & Indian Karting Academy Trophy 2026 Round 2: Race Report
Round 2 of the MECO Meritous Cup & Indian Karting Academy Trophy 2026 was held at MECO Kartopia, featuring competitive racing across the MicroMax and MiniMax categories. Drivers competed through qualifying sessions, Sprint Race 1, and Sprint Race 2 during an action-packed weekend.
MiniMax Qualifying
The MiniMax qualifying session saw Shiv Tummala secure pole position with the fastest lap time of 57.628 seconds. Micah Hayden Andrews and Jishnu Seralathan also delivered strong performances to lock out the front rows for the races ahead.
MiniMax Sprint Race 1 Revised Results
Shiv Tummala claimed victory in the revised results of Sprint Race 1 after leading a closely fought contest from the front.
Micah Hayden Andrews finished in second position, while Jishnu Seralathan completed the podium in third place after a competitive race featuring several close battles across the field.
Top 3 Finishers
- Shiv Tummala
- Micah Hayden Andrews
- Jishnu Seralathan
MiniMax Sprint Race 2
Sprint Race 2 continued the intense competition within the MiniMax category, with drivers battling throughout the field for positions and championship points.
The race winner was Micah Hayden Andrews, who delivered a strong performance to finish ahead of the field. Shiv Tummala secured another podium finish in second place, while Jishnu Seralathan added another top-three result in third.
Top 3 Finishers
- Micah Hayden Andrews
- Shiv Tummala
- Jishnu Seralathan
MicroMax Qualifying
The MicroMax category featured close lap times throughout qualifying, with Zidaan Arshaan Anees and Saakhir Joseph Nagpal among the quickest drivers on track. Shrivan Rao Thakkallapelly also remained competitive throughout the session.
MicroMax Sprint Race 1 Revised Results
Zidaan Arshaan Anees secured victory in the revised classification for Sprint Race 1 following a composed drive under pressure.
Saakhir Joseph Nagpal finished second, while Shrivan Rao Thakkallapelly completed the podium in third place.
Top 3 Finishers
- Zidaan Arshaan Anees
- Saakhir Joseph Nagpal
- Shrivan Rao Thakkallapelly
MicroMax Sprint Race 2
Sprint Race 2 produced another close contest in the MicroMax category, with drivers continuing to push for strong finishes.
Saakhir Joseph Nagpal emerged victorious in the second sprint race after maintaining consistent pace throughout the session. Zidaan Arshaan Anees secured second place, while Yeshwin Vinay K finished third.
Top 3 Finishers
- Saakhir Joseph Nagpal
- Zidaan Arshaan Anees
- Yeshwin Vinay K
Weekend Overview
Round 2 at MECO Kartopia delivered competitive racing, close qualifying sessions, and strong performances across both MicroMax and MiniMax categories.
With victories shared among multiple drivers and consistent podium performances throughout the weekend, the championship continues to showcase the growing level of karting talent in India as teams and drivers prepare for the upcoming rounds of the season.
