Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Diana Pundole Makes Ferrari History
Diana Pundole is a brave and talented race car driver from India.
She recently made history by becoming the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in international competitions.
Diana started racing in 2018 and has always worked hard to improve her skills.
She competed in two races, one in Yas Marina and another in Bahrain.
In her first race, she finished fourth, and in the second race, she surprisingly came in second place.
Diana says she doesn't race for fame or prizes but to be better than she was before.
She also feels a big responsibility to represent Indian women well in international racing.
Her success shows that hard work and determination can lead to amazing achievements.
Diana Pundole became the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally.
She finished fourth in her debut race at Yas Marina and second in Bahrain.
Pundole began her racing journey in 2018 through the JK Tyre Women in Motorsport programme.
She focuses on improving her lap times rather than seeking attention or prizes.
Pundole feels a responsibility to represent Indian women in international motorsport.
- Who
- Diana Pundole, an Indian motorsport racer from Pune, Maharashtra
- What
- Became the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally and achieved podium finishes in her debut races
- When
- Recently, with specific races held at Yas Marina and Bahrain
- Where
- Yas Marina and Bahrain
- Why
- To compete at an international level and represent Indian women in motorsport
- Name
- Diana Pundole
- Hometown
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Achievement
- First Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally
- Programme
- JK Tyre Women in Motorsport
- Car
- Ferrari 296 Challenge
- Races
- Yas Marina, Bahrain
- Positions
- 4th in Yas Marina, 2nd in Bahrain