Career Trajectory & Achievements - The speaker's passion for motorsport began at age six, watching Formula 1 [2] - Won the National Karting Championship in Microax for carters 12 and below in 2010 [8] - Was one of three winners in the Force India Academy in 2012, leading to racing in the UK [16] - Won the British Karting Championship and the Asian Championship in 2013 [21] - Finished third in the World Karting Championship in 2014 [22] - Transitioned from go-karting to car racing in 2015, initially reaching speeds of 250 km/h in Formula Renault [22][23] - Won the New Zealand Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian to do so [24] - Joined Red Bull Academy and became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race in 2020 [27][28] - Accumulated 18 podiums and four wins in Formula 2 [29] - Tested for McLaren Formula 1 team in 2023 [30] - Competed in Formula E, with cars accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 18 seconds [31] Challenges & Opportunities - Faced initial discouragement and skepticism about pursuing racing as a career [2] - Overcame disqualification in a race that cost him a championship, demonstrating resilience [13] - Secured a spot in the Force India "One in a Billion Hunt" through a wildcard entry [9][11] - Dealt with the pressure of competing against teammates with only one guaranteed spot [17] - Adapted to racing in the rain after initially struggling [18][19][20] - Force India left Formula 1, creating a setback [24] - Did not secure a seat in the desired championship for 2025 after 15 years of racing [32] Personal Development & Family Support - Moved to the UK at age 13 to pursue racing [16] - Maintained education while pursuing racing career [20][21] - Received strong support from family, despite concerns about the dangers of racing [21] - Joined family business and pursued an MBA after racing career [32]