Formula 1 may not yet have an Indian Grand Prix on the calendar, but the buzz around the sport is growing in the country. Arvid Lindblad, F1’s third Indian-origin driver, gave fans a taste of what they’ve been missing when he drove the VCARB-branded RB8 at the second annual Red Bull Moto Jam at the India Expo Center in Noida, just a week before his F1 debut in Melbourne.
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The event was a celebration of motorsport in all its forms, bringing together drifting, stunt cycling, motocross and freestyle motocross under one roof. But for Indian fans, it was a truly special sight of an F1 car coming to home soil for the first time in 13 years.
Scroll through the photos below for the best moments from Red Bull Moto Jam 2026.
The RB8, the car in which Sebastian Vettel won the 2013 Indian GP, was on display at the Red Bull Moto Jam 2026 event in Noida — this time in Racing Bulls livery. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin)
Arvid Lindblad, of Swedish-Indian descent, will become only the third driver of Indian origin in F1 history when he makes his debut later this week. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin) The Red Bull Moto Jam 2026 at the India Expo Centre, Noida, brought together cars of all kinds for an action-packed day ahead of the new F1 season. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin) For the first time in 13 years, an F1 car drove on Indian soil – the last time was the 2013 Indian GP, which remains the last Formula 1 event in the country. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin) The second annual Red Bull Moto Jam at the India Expo Centre, Noida, brought together motorsport fans for a day of exhibitions, stunts and live action across disciplines. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin) In the spirit of Holi, the VCARB-branded RB8 released a colored powder into the air during Arvid Lindblad’s run, continuing the tradition established at the Red Bull Showruns in India. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin) Lebanese drifting champion Abdo Feghali was among the Red Bull athletes who entertained the crowd at the Red Bull Moto Jam in Noida. (Image: Instagram: @ishaanbhataiya) Stunt cyclist Aras Gibieza put on a breathtaking show at the Red Bull Moto Jam, adding to the packed schedule of motoring events at the India Expo Centre. (Image: Instagram: @ishaanbhataiya) Roman Karymov led the motocross action at the Red Bull Moto Jam, with freestyle motocross riders Sebastian Westberg and Greg Rowbottom also thrilling the crowd in Noida. (Image: Instagram: @ishaanbhataiya) Arvid Lindblad hugs the crowd at the Red Bull Moto Jam just days before his F1 debut in Melbourne, giving Indian motorsport fans a moment to remember. (Image: Instagram/@predragvucovick @ali.bharmal @focussportsin)
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Amar Panicker
Published on:
06 Mar 2026 19:01 IST
