Bengaluru: TVS Racing’s Aishwarya Pissay has made history as the first woman from Asia to compete at the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship (W2RC): BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, marking an important training milestone on her road to Dakar.
The fourth-round W2RC rally, which concludes on September 28, 2025, covers a total distance of 2,000 km, including five stages and a prologue, on 100 percent gravel and dirt tracks spanning the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal and Extremadura in Spain.
Aishwarya’s participation in Portugal is a crucial step in her preparation, followed by the Rally of Morocco, which is the key qualifier for Dakar. Her ultimate goal is to become the first Indian woman to compete at Dakar Rally 2026, inspiring women riders across the country to dream big and push boundaries.
“This journey has been incredibly fulfilling and I’m proud to represent India at this level. Every milestone I have achieved has been possible because of the unwavering support, guidance, and resources from TVS Racing. Competing at the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship in Portugal is an important step in my preparation, and my next target is the Rally of Morocco, a critical qualifier on the road to Dakar. My eyes are firmly set on Dakar Rally 2026, and I am more determined than ever to push boundaries and break barriers, said Aishwarya.
Established in 1982 as India’s first factory rally team, TVS Racing has been a cornerstone of Indian motorsports and a launchpad for over 3,000 professional racers.
In 2016, TVS Racing made history by introducing the world’s first all-women factory racing team, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to empowering women riders and nurturing talent to compete at the highest levels, paving the way for champions like Aishwarya.
