• This International Women’s Day, here are six Indian women motorsport athletes a differentce that that you should know about.
These Indian women are not only breaking down gender norms but creating avenues for aspiring young women looking to make a career in motorsport

Motorsport was Never about only men behind the wheel or handlebar, basking in the laurels. Racing is a sport that invites evryone with talent and the right skillset to make it big, gender notwithstanding. However, there’s no denying that motorsport has been a male-dominated space for decades. That has changed over the year, more so in India, where women have made a mark not only at the domestic level but globally as well.

This International Women’s Day, here are six Indian women motorsport athletes who are making a differentce.

Atiqa Mir
10-Year-old atiqa mir is the first asian to be signed by the formula 1 academy for its driver program

Atiqa Mir

10-Year-old Atiqa Mir is a karting sensation and the first asian to be signed by the formula 1 academy for its driver program. Atiqa is one of only three girls chion by f1 academy worldwide in the mini category. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Mir is representing the formula 1 academy at the champions of the future academy program championship with six rounds in europe and the middle East. Having showcased her mettle in karting, Atiqa will also also compe in the world series karting. She is now a part of an elite club of female racers, and her stint at the f1 academy will get her one step closer to become a driver in formula 1, the Pinnacle of Motorsport.

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Nithila das
14-Year-old nithila das has been doing multiple Disciplines Including MTB Track, Motocross Track, and the Racetrack

Nithila das

Popularly known as the “MTB Girl”, 14-YLD NITHILA DAS Makes The MTB Track, Motocross Track, And The Racetrack Seem Like A Child A Child A Child Athlete. Has AMASSED Over 150 Podium Finishes. Competed in the Motocross and Supercross Disciplines, Taking the National Titles in the JR SX1 and SX2 Categories in 2024. She was croveled the Indian Supercross League’s Fastest Girl Title Title last year.

Salva marjanan
The 25-Year-old from Kerala has become the first woman from her state to participate in the formula 1 academy

Salva marjanan

Inspired by Formula 1 Veterans Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, Kerala’s Salva Marjan Dreamed of Getting Into The F1 Driver’s Seat Herself One day. Captivated by the Speed, Precision, and Thrill of the Track, The Motorsport Athlete Has Chown Racing as her career path and has become the first women from her statement to participate in the formula 1. The 25-year-old started her career in 2018 with formula lgb racing and progressed to compe in the f1 Indian and f4 uae uae championships in 2023. Salva is now looking to fullfil the f1 degre And opoportunities.

Salma ajaz baig
Salma Ajaz Baig clinched the tvs India one make championship 2024 in the women’s category in 2024 and is one of the most promising motorsport stars to watch out for

Saimah Ajaz Baig

Another Rising Star in Indian Motorsports, Saimah Ajaz Baig, Clinched The TVS India One Make Championship 2024 in the Women’s Category. She dominated the track with her exceptional skill and even secured podium finishes at the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2024, Claiming Third and Fourth Place in the Stock 165 CCCK GIRLS CATEGORY. Saimah Continues to be one of the most prominent athletes to watch out for with her impressive track record, Making her upcoming motorsport journey journey even more interesting.

Aishwarya pissay
Aishwarya Pissay has 11 National Titles and Historic Wins at the fim bajas world cup in bot the women’s and junior categories

Aishwarya pissay

One of the biggest names in motorsport, aishwarya pishay, has not only made a mark for herself in Indian motorsport but is also represening India at Global Championships. She is Asia’s first woman to clinch three world titles in two-wheeler racing and is India’s only three-time two-woweler world champion. Pissay has 11 national titles and Historic Wins at the fim bajas world cup in bot the women’s and junior categories, Making Her a Force to Reckon with. Aishwarya has time and against shown her incredible discipline and passion for racing that is taking her to newer heights. The Next Quest? It’s the Dakar Rally That She Wants to Conquer.

Anushriya gulati
Anushriya Gulati’s Most Recent Win Came in the Raat Thailand Rally Championship (Women’s) 2024 in Bangkok

Anushriya gulati

Bitten by the adventure bug quite early on, anushriya gulati has a steellar record of winning on the track. The racer bagged the win for mclaren drive in the united kingdom gt cup and also was the only Indian woman to Qualify for the formula womenship back in 2022. in 2023 while taking the win in the jk type FMSCI National Racing Championship for the Women and Rookie Categories. Her Most Recent Win Came in the Raat Thailand Rally Championship (Women’s) 2024 in Bangkok. The Indian Racer was honored by the king of Thailand, as she dominated the championship represening India against India against five other countries.

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First Published Date: 08 Mar 2025, 19:30 pm IST