In a historic achievement that marks a milestone for Indian motorsport, Diana Pundole, a 32-year-old racing driver from Pune, is set to create history as the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in an international motorsport championship. This incredible feat not only sets a new benchmark in the motorsport arena but also serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring female racers across the country.
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Diana Pundole isn’t just another driver. She’s poised to become the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in a global championship. She hails from Pune, Maharashtra, and is a mother of two. On August 18, 2024, Diana, a mother of two, clinched the coveted national championship title in the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship.
She will represent India in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East, competing from November 2025 to April 2026 behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 Challenge- one of the brand’s newest and most advanced track cars.
Diana Pundole’s leap from a classroom in Pune to the cockpit of a Ferrari on global circuits is bold, hopeful and powerful. She’s not just driving a car; she’s driving change in Indian motorsport and beyond.
Diana holds the distinction of being the first and only woman participant in the prestigious Indian Touring Cars mixed category, a fiercely competitive racing championship for seasoned racers with a minimum of 10 to 20 years of experience. She has raced at world-famous venues like the Dubai Autodrome, the Hockenheimring, and the F1 Circuit de Spa in Belgium. She has also participated in a number of high-profile racing competitions, such as the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Ferrari 488 Challenge, BMW M2 Competition, and Renault Clio Cup.
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