Salva Marjan on Speed, Struggles, and Smashing Stereotypes

Fuelled by passion and powered by grit, Salva Marjan is steering Indian motorsport into a new era. Salva Marjan is one of India’s fastest-rising stars in motorsport. In a male-dominated arena, her grit, determination, and passion have helped her break barriers and push for greater inclusion. Despite hurdles and hardships, Salva has emerged as a fierce competitor and a strong voice for women in racing. In this conversation, she opens up about her beginnings, challenges, and dreams for the future. How did your interest in motorsports ignite at a young age, especially coming from a place where it’s not a common path? I’ve always loved cars, speed, and control. As a kid, my dad would bring home remote-controlled cars, and I was obsessed. Part of my childhood was spent in Bahrain, and early exposure to the internet and global media introduced me to racers like Ken Block. Watching them drift and race was like watching art in motion. That’s when I knew I wanted to be on the track someda...