Renowned Tollywood actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has recently become the owner of the esteemed motorsport racing team, Hyderabad Blackbirds (HBB).
The team, which has left its mark on the Indian Racing League, is poised to participate in the inaugural season of the Formula 4 Indian Championship. This exciting new venture is organized and promoted by Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL).
Naga Chaitanya's passion for motorsport can be traced back to his early years, as he has always been a fervent admirer of Formula 1, supercars, and motorcycles.
His deep-rooted interest and enthusiasm for the sport, coupled with the opportunity to contribute to the comprehensive growth of Indian motorsport, were decisive factors in his decision to invest in the racing team.
Naga Chaitanya stated: “Being a part of motorsport has always been something I’ve aspired to do. It brings me immense happiness to be associated with the Hyderabad Blackbirds team. Personally, I see the Indian Racing League evolving into a prominent name in Indian motorsport, providing great entertainment to all the enthusiasts out there and serving as a platform for young talents to rise. I’m eagerly looking forward to the street races this season, which I believe will be a fantastic experience for the viewers. With the growing awareness of motorsport across all age groups, it’s a great time to be a part of it. I'd like to thank Mr. Akhil for making this happen.”
In its debut year in the Indian Racing League, Hyderabad Blackbirds achieved notable accolades. Two prominent drivers from the team, Akhil Rabindra and Neel Jani, secured a commendable 1-2 finish in the Drivers’ Championship. As a unit, HBB secured the second position in the Teams’ Championship. With elevated ambitions, Hyderabad Blackbirds are gearing up to compete in the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship this year, an event anticipated to attract budding and aspiring racers from around the world.
Akhil Reddy, Chairman, and Managing Director of RPPL, remarked: “We are excited to have Naga Chaitanya join our vision for motorsport in India. What we are gaining is not only a highly influential actor but also an individual whose passion for motorsport is well known. More importantly, he is an individual who wants to contribute to the development of motorsport in India. Hyderabad is a city with a very aspirational and hardcore auto-enthusiast audience, and there's no one better than Nag to be the flag bearer. His investment is also a crucial step towards showcasing the lucrative potential of the Indian Racing Festival platform.”
