First Indian Woman to Race a Ferrari Internationally | 06 Nov 2025

Why in News?

Diana Pundole has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari 296 Challenge car on international circuits.

Key Points

• Diana Pundole is competing in the Ferrari 296 Challenge, a prestigious international one-make racing series featuring the brand’s latest high-performance race car.
• Her participation across Middle Eastern circuits — including Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi — makes her the first Indian woman to officially race a Ferrari at the global level.
• About the Ferrari 296 Challenge:
  • The Ferrari 296 Challenge is the latest model in Ferrari’s Challenge racing series, replacing the 488 Challenge Evo.
  • The series runs under Ferrari’s global one-make championship format, featuring professional and gentleman racers from around the world.