Season 13 brings together 61 teams at Buddh International Circuit, with growing participation in electric mobility and 18 teams qualifying for the endurance run
SUPRA SAEINDIA 2026, presented by Maruti Suzuki, brought together aspiring engineers from across India at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, from 2 to 5 September 2026. The 13th season of the student formula competition showcased engineering innovation, vehicle development, teamwork and motorsport, while providing students with an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge in a real-world environment.
The 2026 edition recorded 75 registrations, representing an increase of nearly 30% over 2025. Of these, 61 teams reported for the event, comprising 48 internal combustion vehicle (ICV) teams and 13 electric vehicle (EV) teams. The competition concluded with the endurance run, for which 16 ICV teams and two EV teams qualified after progressing through the required stages.
SUPRA SAEINDIA goes beyond conventional classroom learning by enabling students to experience the complete vehicle development cycle, from conceptualisation and design to manufacturing, testing and validation. Working within constraints related to time, cost, safety and performance, participants gain practical experience in engineering decision-making, problem-solving and collaborative development.
The competition also exposes students to the challenges of taking a vehicle concept from the drawing board to the track, where design choices and engineering decisions have immediate and measurable consequences.
The 2026 edition highlighted the growing role of electric mobility in student engineering. With 13 EV teams reporting for the event, the electric vehicle category continued to strengthen its presence within SUPRA SAEINDIA.
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