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W2RC Portugal: Bengaluru’s Aishwarya Pissay has scripted history by becoming the first woman from Asia and India to win her class at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, the fourth round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).

Competing in the Rally2 – women’s category, the 29-year-old not only topped her class but also secured an impressive 27th place overall in a star-studded international field, marking a monumental breakthrough for Indian motorsport.

Racing as a privateer in what is widely regarded as the world’s toughest rally-raid series, Aishwarya’s achievement has been hailed as a testament to perseverance, independence, and excellence.