When the roar of a Ferrari echoes across international tracks this season, it will carry the heartbeat of India with it. Diana Pundole, a 32-year-old racer from Pune, has become the first Indian woman ever to race a Ferrari in an international championship, marking a defining moment for Indian motorsport and women racers everywhere.
The Woman Behind the Wheel of a Legend
Diana will take charge of the Ferrari 296 Challenge, a machine designed for precision, power, and pure adrenaline. With its V6 twin-turbo engine and aerodynamic finesse, it’s a car built to test the brave and Diana is ready for it. Her weapon of choice is not just about speed, but about rewriting the story of who belongs on the track.
A Championship Beyond Boundaries
Representing India on one of motorsport’s grandest stages, Diana will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East, a prestigious racing series that stretches from November 2025 to April 2026. The competition unfolds across five iconic Formula 1-grade circuits – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, each race a new test of skill, endurance, and heart.
Fuelled by Passion, Powered by Purpose
Diana’s journey began in 2018 through the JK Tyre Women in Motorsport initiative, a program that paved the way for female racers in India. Since then, she’s earned multiple podium finishes and built a name defined by grit and grace. Now, she’s ready to take Indian racing to a global finish line under Ferrari’s iconic red banner.
A Voice for Every Woman Who Dares
“It’s an incredible honour,” Diana shared. “Being the first Indian woman in the Ferrari Club Challenge is a proud moment not just for me, but for women in Indian motorsport. I hope it inspires others to chase their passion.”
From Pune to the Podium
Each lap she completes carries the promise of progress for her, for India, and for every woman who ever dreamed of crossing the finish line.