The rapid world of motoring sport is no longer an exclusive area of seasoned experts. The new generation of Indian competitors makes their mark on national and international districts by pushing the boundaries of speed, skills and ambitions. With the roughness, perseverance and dreams of the stage of these five talents, what it means to be Indian on the global racing scene.
1. Yuven Sundaramoorts
At just 21 years, Yuven Sundaramoorty burns along the NXT trail from Firestone Series, Racing for Abel Motorsports. Yuven was born in Wisconsin’s family originally from Madurai, India and moved from the Miracle of Carting to Standout Racing. Became the first Indian American If you want to win a race of sanctioned series NTT Indycar, with remarkable victories in Barber Motorsports Park and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Yuven, supported by double Formula 1 and Indy500 Champion Alexander Rossi, combines raw speed with cultural pride. His journey is ready to inspire a new wave of Indian original competitors to compete at the highest level – including Indycar and Indy500.
2. Shriya Lohia
At just 16 years, Shriya Lohia makes history in Indian motoring as the first ever Formula 4 driver in the country. She started her journey in Carting, where she accumulated over 30 stages. In 2022, her exceptional successes brought her prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
Despite the requirements of racing career, Shriya stands out as a student of class 11 science, effortless academics and her passion for speed. She not only sets records on the track, but also progresses barriers from it – appearing as a strong model for young women and proving that talent and determination can question long -term gender stereotypes in motor sports.
3. Humaira Mushtaq
Humaira Mushtaq of Jammu & Kashmir is the first and only professional racing drivers in the region. She started to race with karts in four, advanced to Rotax Karting six and later moved to Formula 2, Formula 3, Singleseaters and GT categories.
She gained international attention as the first Indian woman to compete in the British endurance championship. Thanks to the award such as the Award Shakti Award and Ficci Fla Traiclblazer, Humaira now proudly represents India in the European and Middle Eastern racing districts.
4.
Jehan Daruval It is constantly becoming the name of the household in Indian motoring. Competition at the furiously competitive FIA Formula 2 championship has already seen several stages and victories in races. Starting with carting, Jehan has increased through the elite racing ladders, including the Renault Formula, the FIA of the European Formula 3 and Formula 3.
As a former Red Bull Junior driver, not only fast but also folded under pressure. With her experience and the race, the gift is widely inclined as a strong candidate for the future Formula 1 seat.
5. Arjun Maini
Arjun Maini is not just another name on the racing list-it introduces a new generation of Indian heroes of motor sports that has become a stamp on the international scene. He started his career in carting and quickly climbed to the FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 series and constantly shows his skill behind the wheel. As the first Indian, who competed in Formula 2 and with strong performances in events such as 24 hours of Le Mans, Maini went smoothly to endurance races. With increasing experience, sharp adaptability and tireless endurance, it quickly becomes the name in global motoring sport.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
June 8, 2025
