She has been lauded for her work in notable films including "Dor", "Dhoop", "Manorama Six Feet Under", "Hello", and "Ab Tak Chhappan 2", but actress Gul Panag, who believes in constantly breaking the stereotypes, recently became the first Indian woman to drive Formula E racing car.

PIC CREDIT: Twitter/Gul Panag

PIC CREDIT: Twitter/Gul Panag

The actress says she is passionate about motorsports.

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Gul Panag on Wednesday joined Mahindra Racing (which is part of Mahindra & Mahindra group which is into Formula E car racing) in Barcelona to learn to drive a Formula E car. Mahindra Racing via a statement announced that she 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."




With inputs from IANS