In the latest episode of the evo India Podcast, Editor Sirish Chandran sits down with Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & MD of RPPL — the organisers of the Indian Racing Festival, which includes the Indian Racing League and the Formula 4 India Championship.Akhilesh shares his vision for building a strong motorsport ecosystem in India, creating pathways for Indian racing drivers and motorsport engineers to showcase their talent on the global stage. They discuss development programs in collaboration with the Indian Motorsports Academy through L.I.M.E (Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers), aimed at training and placing engineers in top racing teams.The conversation also dives into the Indian Racing League — known as the IPL of motorsports in India — with its city-based team ownership format and the excitement of the recently concluded driver auction.Watch this podcast to learn more about the Indian Racing Festival, how the races are structured, opportunities for young talent, and the future of motorsport in India.If you’re a budding engineer with a passion for motorsports, visit indianmotorsportsacademy.com for details on the engineering program and internship opportunities with multiple teams in the Indian Racing League.