Vihaan Bhatt
“ “To the people interested in motorsports, the South Indian Autocross League is one of the best opportunities to start your journey. The cars built by Raghuram are very safe with rally-spec roll cages, and the Level-1 Rally School included in the program helps drivers learn many important techniques.
Age does not matter. In the first SIAL season we’ve had 15-year-old dinosaurs who are actually learning at that age.” — Vihaan Bhatt
Vihaan Bhatt is a 17-year-old aspiring rally driver from Bangalore whose passion for motorsports began in childhood while watching his father, Vivek Bhatt, compete in rallies across India. Being around rally cars and the racing environment from a young age inspired him to pursue the sport seriously.
He began his motorsport journey at the age of 15 and quickly built an impressive record. Within a short time, he has taken more than 38 race starts and achieved over 28 podium finishes across multiple disciplines including karting, autocross, rally sprint, endurance racing, and national-level competitions.
To dedicate more time to racing, Vihaan shifted from Brigade School to the NIOS education system so he could focus on building his motorsport career. After experiencing his first crash, he decided to strengthen his skills and joined Fab Rally School Level-1 training under Fabid. During this time, he learned about the South Indian Autocross League (SIAL) and chose to participate, recognizing it as a strong platform for developing young drivers.
With determination and continuous learning, Vihaan aims to compete in the Indian National Rally Championship and create a lasting impact in Indian motorsports.