DIANA PUNDOLE makes history as first Indian woman in Ferrari Challenge

October 28, 2025

• DIANA PUNDOLE, 32, from Pune becomes the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari internationally, competing in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East across iconic F1 venues.
• She’ll pilot the cutting-edge Ferrari 296 Challenge across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia from November 2025 to April 2026.
• PUNDOLE’s path included the JK Tyre Women in Motorsport programme from 2018, building to her 2024 MRF Saloon Cars Championship title at Madras International Circuit.
• Her 2024 national title win — defeating top male contenders — marked her as the first Indian woman to claim a national racing championship.
• Backed by Aligned Automation and Ferrari New Delhi, PUNDOLE has trained at Monza, Mugello and Dubai Autodrome to prepare for 250+ km/h competition.

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