<p>Jehan Daruvala will drive a Formula One car for the first time when he tests last year`s McLaren at Silverstone this week as part of his bid to become the third Indian to race at the pinnacle of motorsport. The Red Bull junior driver, third in the Formula Two standings and already qualified for a Formula One super licence, will be behind the wheel on Tuesday and Wednesday.</p>

<p>"This is nothing related to me getting a drive next year in Formula One," he told reporters on Monday.</p>

<p>"But I have got this opportunity to be in an F1 car and do well and if I do get the opportunity I want to be ready."</p>

<p>Daruvala is the highest placed Red Bull junior in F2 but is in his third season and progressing up the ladder looks difficult for the 23-year-old. Red Bull`s main F1 team have world champion Max Verstappen and Mexican Sergio Perez on multi-year deals while sister team AlphaTauri have confirmed Frenchman Pierre Gasly for 2023.</p>

<p>Japan`s Yuki Tsunoda, a Honda protege, is also likely to remain. Last year`s Formula Two champion, Australian Oscar Piastri, has yet to secure a race seat but is Alpine reserve driver with the Renault-owned team confident he will be racing somewhere in F1 next season.</p>

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<p>India`s Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok raced in Formula One at a time when it was easier for those bringing sponsorship to secure a seat. Daruvala, a `One in a Billion` find in a competition set up by tycoon Vijay Mallya and the now-defunct Force India team, could be the best his country has produced yet still have less chance of making it.</p>

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<p>He told Reuters earlier this year that 2022 was a make-or-break year and he would not give up on his dream.</p>

<p>"I don’t see why if I win the championship and am the most successful Red Bull junior why I can’t get a seat in the future," he said.</p>

<p>"Formula One is my dream and even if there is a 5% chance of me going to F1 I will wait for that opportunity."</p>


Jehan Daruvala will drive a Formula One car for the first time when he tests last year`s McLaren at Silverstone this week as part of his bid to become the third Indian to race at the pinnacle of motorsport.

Jehan Daruvala will drive a Formula One car for the first time when he tests last year`s McLaren at Silverstone this week as part of his bid to become the third Indian to race at the pinnacle of motorsport. The Red Bull junior driver, third in the Formula Two standings and already qualified for a Formula One super licence, will be behind the wheel on Tuesday and Wednesday. "This is nothing related to me getting a drive next year in Formula One," he told reporters on Monday. "But I have got this opportunity to be in an F1 car and do well and if I do get the opportunity I want to be ready." Daruvala is the highest placed Red Bull junior in F2 but is in his third season and progressing up the ladder looks difficult for the 23-year-old. Red Bull`s main F1 team have world champion Max Verstappen and Mexican Sergio Perez on multi-year deals while sister team AlphaTauri have confirmed Frenchman Pierre Gasly for 2023. Japan`s Yuki Tsunoda, a Honda protege, is also likely to remain. Last year`s Formula Two champion, Australian Oscar Piastri, has yet to secure a race seat but is Alpine reserve driver with the Renault-owned team confident he will be racing somewhere in F1 next season. Also Read: FIFA World Cup fans can face up to 7 years in Jail if caught having one-night stands in Qatar India`s Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok raced in Formula One at a time when it was easier for those bringing sponsorship to secure a seat. Daruvala, a `One in a Billion` find in a competition set up by tycoon Vijay Mallya and the now-defunct Force India team, could be the best his country has produced yet still have less chance of making it. Also Read: Ex-Pakistan pacer Md. Amir responds to Rohit Sharma's 'he is just a normal bowler' comment from 2016 He told Reuters earlier this year that 2022 was a make-or-break year and he would not give up on his dream. "I don’t see why if I win the championship and am the most successful Red Bull junior why I can’t get a seat in the future," he said. "Formula One is my dream and even if there is a 5% chance of me going to F1 I will wait for that opportunity."

India's Jehan Daruvala to have first taste of Formula One with McLaren

<p>India's Jehan Daruvala of Carlin Racing dominated the second Sprint Race at Monza to claim his first victory of the season on Saturday (September 11) as he finished ahead of Trident rookie Bent Viscaal and PREMA Racing's Robert Shwartzman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the race, Daruvala said, "I think it was a really well-executed race from my side, I got a really good start which was the plan and then I tried to break DRS as soon as possible."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/valtteri-bottas-wins-sprint-but-max-verstappen-on-pole-at-monza-412419">Valtteri Bottas wins sprint but Max Verstappen on pole at Monza</a></strong></p>

<p>"Also, there was a bit less of a headwind than there was this morning so the tow was a little bit less effective, which helped me out in the beginning," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Once I got in a good rhythm I had a good pace and could slowly open the gap, and once we got to around five seconds I just tried to maintain my tyres and keep them in a good shape in case of a Safety Car or another VSC," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Daruvala crossed the line 6.1s in front of Viscaal, who scored a maiden Formula 2 podium. Shwartzman was a late entrant into the top three after reverse polesitter David Beckmann locked up late in the race and fell from second to fifth, behind Liam Lawson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about been quick this year, Daruvala said, "I think it's definitely overdue. We've been quick in the races, not so much in Qualifying so my goal for this weekend was to take a step forward in Qualifying and we did that."</p>

<p>"That was one step that we made and to win the race was another step as well. We start in the same place again tomorrow so if we start we did today again tomorrow I think we have another chance of winning tomorrow," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Championship rivals Oscar Piastri and Guanyu Zhou finished one behind the other in seventh and eighth, while Hitech Grand `rix`s Jüri Vips was ahead of them in sixth.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Jehan Daruvala of Carlin Racing dominated the second Sprint Race at Monza to claim his first victory of the season on Saturday (September 11) as he finished ahead of Trident rookie Bent Viscaal and PREMA Racing's Robert Shwartzman.

India's Jehan Daruvala of Carlin Racing dominated the second Sprint Race at Monza to claim his first victory of the season on Saturday (September 11) as he finished ahead of Trident rookie Bent Viscaal and PREMA Racing's Robert Shwartzman. After the race, Daruvala said, "I think it was a really well-executed race from my side, I got a really good start which was the plan and then I tried to break DRS as soon as possible." ALSO READ | Valtteri Bottas wins sprint but Max Verstappen on pole at Monza "Also, there was a bit less of a headwind than there was this morning so the tow was a little bit less effective, which helped me out in the beginning," he said. "Once I got in a good rhythm I had a good pace and could slowly open the gap, and once we got to around five seconds I just tried to maintain my tyres and keep them in a good shape in case of a Safety Car or another VSC," he further added. #FIAF2 #Monza Nice job @DaruvalaJehan !! pic.twitter.com/OAhmOGTidU — Carlin (@CarlinRacing) September 11, 2021 × A superb drive from @DaruvalaJehan saw the Red Bull Junior take his first F2 win of 2021 🏆👏#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #RoadToF1 (🎥 @Formula2) pic.twitter.com/koGg6aZmsQ — Formula 1 (@F1) September 11, 2021 × Daruvala crossed the line 6.1s in front of Viscaal, who scored a maiden Formula 2 podium. Shwartzman was a late entrant into the top three after reverse polesitter David Beckmann locked up late in the race and fell from second to fifth, behind Liam Lawson. On being asked about been quick this year, Daruvala said, "I think it's definitely overdue. We've been quick in the races, not so much in Qualifying so my goal for this weekend was to take a step forward in Qualifying and we did that." "That was one step that we made and to win the race was another step as well. We start in the same place again tomorrow so if we start we did today again tomorrow I think we have another chance of winning tomorrow," he added. Championship rivals Oscar Piastri and Guanyu Zhou finished one behind the other in seventh and eighth, while Hitech Grand `rix`s Jüri Vips was ahead of them in sixth. (With inputs from agencies)

F2: India's Jehan Daruvala dominates in Monza for first win of the season

<p>India's top racer Jehan Daruvala created history as he became the first Indian to win in Formula 3 Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Along with him, Mumbai Falcons' also became the first Indian team to win a Formula 3 race in Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After beginning the race from pole position, Daruvala took the lead in every lap resulting in a comfortable win. This is Daruwala's maiden championship along with teammate Kush Maini.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Daruvala's win comes after a promising podium finish in the first round at the Dubai Aerodrome in Race 1 of the championship.</p>

<p>After the race, Jehan Daruvala said, "Qualifying well was crucial. I am happy that I could control the pace from the start. It was important that I get the fastest lap because it puts me on pole for race 2. I want to thank the entire team at Mumbai Falcons for the effort put in. We are proud to be the first Indian team to have won in the Asian F3 Championship. The sleepless nights have finally paid off. We hope to continue the strong showing and have both our cars on top soon." said Moid Tungekar, CEO of Mumbai Falcons.</p>

<p>There were few challenges that came Daruvala's way during the race. One of them being Hadjar, who pulled alongside Jehan on the first corner. However, the Mumbai Falcons driver out-braked Hadjar to maintain the lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another challenge was Zhou, who surpassed the French driver (Hadjar) to close the gap with Jehan to 0.7s. But, Daruvala maintained composure and fought off the attacks well enough and was fast enough to steer clear from Zhou's attacks and built a lead of over 3 seconds at one point.</p>


India's top racer Jehan Daruvala created history as he became the first Indian to win in Formula 3 Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Along with him, Mumbai Falcons' also became the first Indian team to win a Formula 3 race in Asia.

India's top racer Jehan Daruvala created history as he became the first Indian to win in Formula 3 Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Along with him, Mumbai Falcons' also became the first Indian team to win a Formula 3 race in Asia. After beginning the race from pole position, Daruvala took the lead in every lap resulting in a comfortable win. This is Daruwala's maiden championship along with teammate Kush Maini. Daruvala's win comes after a promising podium finish in the first round at the Dubai Aerodrome in Race 1 of the championship. After the race, Jehan Daruvala said, "Qualifying well was crucial. I am happy that I could control the pace from the start. It was important that I get the fastest lap because it puts me on pole for race 2. I want to thank the entire team at Mumbai Falcons for the effort put in. We are proud to be the first Indian team to have won in the Asian F3 Championship. The sleepless nights have finally paid off. We hope to continue the strong showing and have both our cars on top soon." said Moid Tungekar, CEO of Mumbai Falcons. There were few challenges that came Daruvala's way during the race. One of them being Hadjar, who pulled alongside Jehan on the first corner. However, the Mumbai Falcons driver out-braked Hadjar to maintain the lead. Another challenge was Zhou, who surpassed the French driver (Hadjar) to close the gap with Jehan to 0.7s. But, Daruvala maintained composure and fought off the attacks well enough and was fast enough to steer clear from Zhou's attacks and built a lead of over 3 seconds at one point.

Mumbai Falcons' Jehan Daruvala scripts history at F3 Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi

<p>Indian race driver Jehan Daruvala recently made headlines after winning the Formula 2 Grand Prix in Bahrain. India’s next motorsport star defeated Michael Schumacher’s son Mick Schumacher to get the top podium and his win was widely celebrated across social media platforms. Jehan took to social media platform Twitter to conduct a Question and Answer session with his fans and followers as he answered some questions.</p>

<p>During the Q&amp;A session on Twitter, Jehan was asked by a fan about his sporting idol. While everyone expected him to name an athlete from his field, i.e motorsport racing, Jehan went on to surprise everyone by naming the captain of Indian cricket team – Virat Kohli.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> is a good role model as he leads by example and conducts his life and plays the sport in a disciplined manner.<br />
It would be great to see more tracks coming up in places so that people could have access to racing at a grassroot level and get more interested in the sport.</p>
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<p>Kohli’s popularity has been rising with each passing day and the Indian skipper is regarded as one of the finest cricketers of all-time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the same Q&amp;A session on Twitter, he was asked about what influenced him to take up motorsport as a profession. The youngster named his mentor Rayomand Banajee, who motivated him to achieve his dreams. He also named Fernando Alonso as one of his F1 role model.</p>

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I always enjoyed karting when I was young and did it in India with <a href="https://twitter.com/rayomandb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rayomandb</a>. He spotted the potential in me and encouraged me to take it up professionally as he believed that I could be competitive on a global platform.</p>
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<p>The 22-year-old is constantly evolving as a racing driver and is looking forward to the next season after leaving a mark in the 2020 season of F2 championship. Jehan is set to continue his stint with Carlin Motorsport and will hope for more podium finishes in the next season.</p>

<p>Notably, in the 2020 season, Jehan’s numbers kept on improving halfway through the season and the Indian driver finished the season on a high by winning the Bahrain race.&nbsp;<br />
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Indian race driver Jehan Daruvala recently made headlines after winning the Formula 2 Grand Prix in Bahrain. India’s next motorsport star defeated Michael Schumacher’s son Mick Schumacher to get the top podium and his win was widely celebrated across social media platforms.

Indian race driver Jehan Daruvala recently made headlines after winning the Formula 2 Grand Prix in Bahrain. India’s next motorsport star defeated Michael Schumacher’s son Mick Schumacher to get the top podium and his win was widely celebrated across social media platforms. Jehan took to social media platform Twitter to conduct a Question and Answer session with his fans and followers as he answered some questions. During the Q&A session on Twitter, Jehan was asked by a fan about his sporting idol. While everyone expected him to name an athlete from his field, i.e motorsport racing, Jehan went on to surprise everyone by naming the captain of Indian cricket team – Virat Kohli. @imVkohli is a good role model as he leads by example and conducts his life and plays the sport in a disciplined manner. It would be great to see more tracks coming up in places so that people could have access to racing at a grassroot level and get more interested in the sport. — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 15, 2020 × Hi guys , Always grateful for the support I’ve received and its time I answer the questions you’ll have for me. Send in your questions using #AskJehan and I will answer as many as possible. pic.twitter.com/Cq0RUP3BAK — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 15, 2020 × ALSO READ: From Mahomes to Giannis: Athletes with biggest contracts in sporting history Kohli’s popularity has been rising with each passing day and the Indian skipper is regarded as one of the finest cricketers of all-time. In the same Q&A session on Twitter, he was asked about what influenced him to take up motorsport as a profession. The youngster named his mentor Rayomand Banajee, who motivated him to achieve his dreams. He also named Fernando Alonso as one of his F1 role model. @alo_oficial - I enjoyed watching him race from the time I got interested in the sport. — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 15, 2020 × #AskJehan I always enjoyed karting when I was young and did it in India with @rayomandb. He spotted the potential in me and encouraged me to take it up professionally as he believed that I could be competitive on a global platform. — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 15, 2020 × ALSO READ: 'I went into a trance mode': Virat Kohli reveals his favourite knock to Steve Smith It was a special moment for sure. I’m hoping for more of those in 2021. — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 16, 2020 × I learned a lot through the 2020 season so I’m confident of implementing all that I’ve learned to challenge for the title in 2021. — Jehan Daruvala (@DaruvalaJehan) December 16, 2020 × The 22-year-old is constantly evolving as a racing driver and is looking forward to the next season after leaving a mark in the 2020 season of F2 championship. Jehan is set to continue his stint with Carlin Motorsport and will hope for more podium finishes in the next season. Notably, in the 2020 season, Jehan’s numbers kept on improving halfway through the season and the Indian driver finished the season on a high by winning the Bahrain race.

'He leads by example' - Jehan Daruvala names Virat Kohli as his role model in Twitter Q&A session

<p>Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix on Sunday.</p>

<p>A thrilling battle against F2 champion Mick Schumacher and later Daniel Ticktum saw the 22-year-old Indian emerge on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix.</p>

<p>Ticktum squeezed Daruvala on the inside, which allowed Schumacher to go around the outside of both of them. Eventually, Ticktum emerged in the lead, followed by Schumacher and Daruvala in third. A few corners later, Daruvala made a good move to pass Schumacher and get into second.</p>

<p>A few laps later, Schumacher passed Daruvala, to relegate him to third. A thrilling battle ensued and eventually the Indian got past Schumacher once again, to reclaim his second spot.</p>

<p>Daruvala then reeled off a series of quick laps to catch the race leader. However, he was unable to overtake him. Daruvala's persistence forced the race leader to start making mistakes, but he found it tough to get past Ticktum. Eventually, with less than 10 laps to go, Daruvala made another fantastic move to get past Ticktum and grab the lead.</p>

<p>Thereafter, he drove well to slowly start opening up a gap and finally took the chequered flag to win his maiden FIA Formula 2 race.</p>

<p>His Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda - who had won the feature race on Saturday -- was second, over 3.5 seconds behind Daruvala, while Ticktum was third.</p>

<p>"Motorsport is pretty big in India. We obviously have a lot of people, so I have a big fan base back home, and my goal at the end of the day is to do myself and my country proud. (I have) to prove to people from back home that even though we don't have the same facilities and stuff that guys have in Europe, as long as you can work hard you can fight right at the sharp end of the grid," Daruvala said after the race.</p>


Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix on Sunday. A thrilling battle against F2 champion Mick Schumacher and later Daniel Ticktum saw the 22-year-old Indian emerge on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix on Sunday. A thrilling battle against F2 champion Mick Schumacher and later Daniel Ticktum saw the 22-year-old Indian emerge on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix. Ticktum squeezed Daruvala on the inside, which allowed Schumacher to go around the outside of both of them. Eventually, Ticktum emerged in the lead, followed by Schumacher and Daruvala in third. A few corners later, Daruvala made a good move to pass Schumacher and get into second. A few laps later, Schumacher passed Daruvala, to relegate him to third. A thrilling battle ensued and eventually the Indian got past Schumacher once again, to reclaim his second spot. Daruvala then reeled off a series of quick laps to catch the race leader. However, he was unable to overtake him. Daruvala's persistence forced the race leader to start making mistakes, but he found it tough to get past Ticktum. Eventually, with less than 10 laps to go, Daruvala made another fantastic move to get past Ticktum and grab the lead. Thereafter, he drove well to slowly start opening up a gap and finally took the chequered flag to win his maiden FIA Formula 2 race. His Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda - who had won the feature race on Saturday -- was second, over 3.5 seconds behind Daruvala, while Ticktum was third. "Motorsport is pretty big in India. We obviously have a lot of people, so I have a big fan base back home, and my goal at the end of the day is to do myself and my country proud. (I have) to prove to people from back home that even though we don't have the same facilities and stuff that guys have in Europe, as long as you can work hard you can fight right at the sharp end of the grid," Daruvala said after the race.

Jehan Daruvala becomes first Indian to win an F2 race

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