9-Year-Old Arshi Gupta Becomes Youngest Indian Selected for F1 Academy’s ‘Discover Your Drive’ Program

Arshi Gupta, a nine-year-old girl from Faridabad, has created history in the field of motorsports in India. She is the youngest in the world to have secured a place in the prestigious 'Discover Your Drive' program of the Formula 1 Academy. The program is for young female racers across the globe. Arshi is the only girl from India who holds a license to participate in the program.

Arshi is currently a student at the Delhi Public School in Faridabad. Her love for speed started early in life. Her father, Anchit Gupta, is currently employed in the renewable energy business. According to him, the family has observed a special affinity for speed in the child since she was three or four years old. Arshi's mother, Dr. Deepti Gupta, is a doctor, and the entire family is committed to making Arshi's dreams come true.

After debuting at a karting track in Gurugram in 2023, Arshi became one of the fastest drivers in just five months. Under the guidance of coach Rohit Khanna, Arshi began professional training with the Leapfrog Racing Team.