Mahindra Racing: Gul Panag Becomes The First Indian Woman To Drive A Formula E Car

Gul Panag said, "I think this for me is like being at home. Over the years I have seen a lot and have gained more experiences but I just feel like all of that is when I could come here."

Published: Friday, April 28, 2017, 11:01 [IST]

Gul Panag is an auto enthusiast when not acting in films. She is also known to be an activist, aviator as well as an adrenaline junkie.

Mahindra Racing: Gul Panag Becomes The First Indian Woman To Drive A Formula E Car

Recently, Gul Panag joined Mahindra Racing to learn about the Formula E racing car in Barcelona.Mahindra Racing adds in their tweet that Gul Panag became the first Indian woman to drive a Formula E car.

"I have been a motorsport enthusiast forever... I was extremely delighted to hear that there is going to be an electric race... I have shoved my racing ambassadorship down Mahindra's throat because I am such a big fan," Gul said in a statement.

She added: "I think this for me is like being at home. Over the years I have seen a lot and have gained more experiences but I just feel like all of that is when I could come here."

Gul Panag drove the M4Electro Mahindra Racing Formula E car and was thrilled to drive the electric Formula car. Ahead of the test, Gul Panag was put through the simulator with the able guidance of Felix Rosenqvist.