Sujana Dandu
Karting racing //
Born in Hyderabad, India, Sujana Dandu is an emerging talent in motorsports who balances technical precision with competitive ambition as she builds her career in single-seater racing.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Hyderabad, India in 1993, Sujana developed an early fascination with motorsports thanks to her father Srinivas Dandu, an automotive engineer. At age 10, she began karting while spending weekends tinkering with engines in her father’s garage. By 12, she was already competing in regional karting circuits, balancing her academic responsibilities at Hyderabad Public School with her growing passion for racing. Her hometown’s emerging motorsports infrastructure provided a nurturing environment for her early development.
EARLY SUCCESS
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
REPUTATION
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
In 2025, Dandu plans to launch a foundation supporting young female racers in India with emphasis on increasing accessibility to karting programs. Her long-term ambition is to compete in Formula 1, aspiring to become the first Indian woman to reach this pinnacle of motorsport. Industry sources suggest she is in discussions with a W Series-linked team for potential collaborations in 2025. Beyond driving, she intends to advocate for sustainable racing technologies, aligning with her partnership with EcoFuel Energy.
References:
Motorsport India, “Hyderabad’s Racing Renaissance,” 2018
Interview with Sujana Dandu, AutoSport Quarterly, 2020
Hyderabad Public School Alumni Blog, “Student Spotlight,” 2015
Racing News Weekly, March 2024
Personal blog, December 2023
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