Jehan Daruvala is a reserve driver for Mahindra Racing in Formula E and races for MP Motorsports in Formula 2. |
He developed a passion for car racing at a young age and started karting with his father at nine. |
Recognized for his talent by Go-karting champion Rayomand Banajee, he received coaching to build a strong racing foundation. |
Jehan won the Super 1 National Championship in 2013 and achieved podium finishes in various karting competitions. |
In 2015, he transitioned to single-seaters and competed in the Formula Renault 2.0 championships. |
In 2016, he excelled in the Toyota Racing Series and secured second place overall. |
Throughout his career, Jehan has raced with teams like Carlin Motorsport, Fortec Motorsport, and MP Motorsport. |
In 2019, he joined Prema Powerteam for the Formula 3 Championship, finishing 3rd in the standings. |
He competed in the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship as a Red Bull Junior, winning one race and finishing 12th overall. |
Jehan continued his success in 2021 by winning races in the F3 Asian Championship and finishing 3rd overall. |
He also participated in the 2021 and 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championships, achieving multiple victories and top rankings. |
In 2022, Jehan tested a McLaren Formula 1 car at various circuits, aiming to showcase his potential for the top tier of motorsport. |
He joined Mahindra Racing as a test and reserve driver for the 2022-2023 Formula E season. |
In 2023, he rejoined MP Motorsport for the FIA Formula 2 Championship and made notable finishes in the races. |
Jehan debuted with the Berlin rookie test in Formula E in April 2023, showcasing his evolving skills. |
He admires Fernando Alonso and aspires to be the first Indian Formula 1 driver after Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. |
In a fun side note, he enjoys indulging in a Shake Shack burger and believes Sidharth Malhotra could play him in a biopic. |