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India Today
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Top 5 rising Indian stars redefining the world of international motor racing
The fast-paced world of motorsport is no longer the exclusive domain of seasoned professionals. A new generation of Indian racers is making its mark on national and international circuits by pushing the boundaries of speed, skill, and ambition. With grit, persistence, and dreams of podium finishes, these five emerging talents are redefining what it means to be an Indian on the global racing Yuven SundaramoorthyAt just 21, Yuven Sundaramoorthy is blazing a trail in the INDY NXT by Firestone series, racing for Abel Motorsports. Born in Wisconsin to a family originally from Madurai, India, Yuven has transitioned from a karting prodigy to an open-wheel racing standout. He became the first Indian American to win a race sanctioned by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with notable victories at Barber Motorsports Park and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Backed by two-time Formula One and INDY500 champion Alexander Rossi, Yuven combines raw speed with cultural pride. His journey is poised to inspire a new wave of Indian-origin racers aiming to compete at the very top - including the INDYCAR and INDY500.2. Shriya LohiaAt just 16, Shriya Lohia is making history in Indian motorsport as the nation's first-ever female Formula 4 driver. She began her journey in karting, where she racked up over 30 podium finishes. In 2022, her exceptional achievements earned her the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal the demands of a racing career, Shriya excels as a Class 11 science student, effortlessly balancing academics and her passion for speed. She's not only setting records on the track but also breaking barriers off it - emerging as a powerful role model for young women and proving that talent and determination can challenge long-standing gender stereotypes in motorsport.3. Humaira MushtaqHumaira Mushtaq, from Jammu & Kashmir, stands out as the region's first and only professional female racing driver. She began racing go-karts at four, advanced to Rotax karting by six, and later moved into Formula 2, Formula 3, single-seaters, and GT gained international attention as the first Indian woman to compete in the British Endurance Championship. With accolades such as the Mission Shakti Award and the FICCI FLO Trailblazer Award, Humaira is now proudly representing India in European and Middle Eastern racing circuits.4. Jehan DaruvalaJehan Daruvala is steadily becoming a household name in Indian motorsport. Competing in the fiercely competitive FIA Formula 2 Championship, he has already notched several podiums and race wins. Starting in karting, Jehan rose through elite racing ladders including Formula Renault, FIA European Formula 3, and Formula a former Red Bull Junior Team driver, he has proven himself not only quick but also composed under pressure. With his experience and racecraft, Daruvala is widely tipped as a strong candidate for a future Formula 1 Arjun MainiArjun Maini isn't just another name on the racing roster-he represents a new generation of Indian motorsport heroes making their mark on the international stage. Starting his career in karting, he quickly climbed the ranks through FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2, consistently proving his skill behind the wheel. As the first Indian to compete in Formula 2 and with strong showings in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Maini has transitioned seamlessly into endurance racing. With growing experience, sharp adaptability, and relentless perseverance, he is fast becoming a name to watch in global Reel
Fox News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
2025 Indy 500: The incredible watches displayed at this year's red carpet
While Alex Palou stole the spotlight at this year's Indy 500 with his first career win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he wasn't the only one to dazzle spectators. This year's red carpet for the "greatest spectacle in racing" showcased an incredible display of luxury and style, with watches stealing the spotlight. Celebrities, drivers, and VIPs graced the event— each of them sporting timepieces that blended craftsmanship and opulent design. These watches, often from iconic brands like Richard Mille, Rolex and Audemars Piguet, truly highlighted just how incredible this event was. Just how much did some of the watches seen cost? Let's dive into some of the more notable ones spotted: BEST OF FOX SPORTS' INDY 500 COVERAGE:
Fox News
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Indy 500 winner Alex Palou pumps brakes on possible F1 move
Print Close By Ryan Gaydos Published May 28, 2025 Alex Palou is on top of the open-wheel racing world as he won Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for the first time in his career and notched his fifth win in six IndyCar races this season. Palou appeared to be cemented in his IndyCar seat for the foreseeable future as he made clear that joining Formula 1 wasn't in the cards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON "(F1) is not calling me anymore. I still follow it. It's a huge series. It's amazing. I'm a big fan, but I don't think they're having as much fun as I'm having here," Palou told the Indy Star. "I don't see people celebrating with their wives and their kids as much as we do. I don't see them hanging in the bus lot or having dinner with their mechanics. I only enjoy driving and having fun and being with my people, so I think (F1) is the total opposite." Palou dipped his toe in the F1 waters in 2022 when he signed with McLaren's Testing of Previous Cars program. He was then named a reserve driver for the 2023 season but never raced in an official event. CONOR DALY ADMITS TO PERFORMING GROSS ACT WHILE WAITING FOR INDY 500 TO BEGIN He participated in four races in Formula 2 in 2017 and drove full time in Formula 3 in 2018, finishing in seventh in the drivers' championship. Palou joined IndyCar in 2020 with Dale Coyne Racing. He moved to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021. He's won the IndyCar championship three times and is in line for a fourth. After the Indy 500 win, Ganassi called him the "best driver." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "I think he's one of the greats. It's that simple," Ganassi said. "Certainly we've had some great drivers on our team, and he's right there, at worst, shoulder-to-shoulder with all the rest of them." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Print Close URL
Fox Sports
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
2025 Indy 500 on FOX posts race's highest viewership in 17 years
A whole lot of you turned into the first running of the Indianapolis 500 to ever air on FOX. In fact, the race had its best viewership in nearly two decades as Alex Palou won the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. 7.05 million people watched the Indy 500 on Sunday, making it the most-watched Indianapolis 500 in 17 years, FOX Sports announced on Monday. It also marks a 40% increase in viewership from the 2024 Indy 500, which averaged 5.024 million viewers. Viewership peaked in the 4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET window, with 8.4 million viewers tuning in to watch Palou put the finishing touches on his historic win. Palou's victory in Sunday's race, his first win at the Indy 500, was an eventful one. He took the lead from Marcus Ericsson entering Turn 1 with 14 laps remaining before driving to victory, capturing his fifth win in six races this season. Preceding Palou's surge to the top of the leaderboard, there was plenty of chaos in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Rain caused the start to be delayed for nearly an hour and Scott McLaughlin, who was viewed as one of the favorites to win the race, crashed before the green flag even flew. Josef Newgarden's quest to three-peat at the Indy 500 was derailed when his car had a fuel pressure issue, causing him to leave his car with 64 laps to go. There was also a fire involving Alexander Rossi, who held the lead early in Sunday's race. As he drove to pit road with his car smoking, Rossi's car lit on fire when his team added fuel to the car. Rossi's fuel man also caught on fire, but he and the rest of his team were safe. FOX Sports' broadcast of the 2025 Indy 500 also marked a viewership high for INDYCAR's first season on FOX. All 2025 INDYCAR races will continue to air on FOX as the season continues with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, June 1, at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! BEST OF FOX SPORTS' INDY 500 COVERAGE: Ranking Indy 500 drivers from 33 to 1: Can anyone unseat Josef Newgarden? Got milk? 33 potential Indy 500 winners pick preferred dairy option Pato O'Ward pens letter to Indy 500: 'Had my heart broken here … but it also fuels me' No oval experience, no problem: Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole Rash of Crash: Inside a wild weekend of wrecks during Indy 500 prep From 'magical' to 'legendary': Drivers describe the Indy 500 in one word 2025 Indy 500 liveries: See the designs of all 34 cars on the track at The Brickyard Counting down the 25 most memorable moments in Indy 500 history recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
INDYCAR sends 3 Indy 500 finishers to rear of final order for tech violations
INDIANAPOLIS — Three drivers who finished in the top 12 in the Indianapolis 500 — including second-place finisher Marcus Ericsson — were re-positioned to the rear of the finish order Monday for technical violations. The Andretti Global cars of Marcus Ericsson (second) and Kyle Kirkwood (sixth) and the Prema Racing car of Callum Ilott (12th) all failed post-race inspection. Each team was fined $100,000 and the team/competition manager for each was suspended for one race. The Ericsson and Kirkwood penalties were the result of modifications to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System covers and the mounting points from the covers to A-arms using unapproved spacers and parts. Ilott's car failed left side minimum end-plate height. The teams can appeal the penalties. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. BEST OF FOX SPORTS' INDY 500 COVERAGE: Ranking Indy 500 drivers from 33 to 1: Can anyone unseat Josef Newgarden? Got milk? 33 potential Indy 500 winners pick preferred dairy option Pato O'Ward pens letter to Indy 500: 'Had my heart broken here … but it also fuels me' No oval experience, no problem: Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole Rash of Crash: Inside a wild weekend of wrecks during Indy 500 prep From 'magical' to 'legendary': Drivers describe the Indy 500 in one word 2025 Indy 500 liveries: See the designs of all 34 cars on the track at The Brickyard Counting down the 25 most memorable moments in Indy 500 history recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
