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Jehan Daruvala Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 October 1998

Age26 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionCar Racer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Khurshed Daruvala; Mother - Kainaz Daruvala; Sister - Delna Daruvala

Jehan Daruvala Biography

Jehan Daruvala is an Indian professional racing driver from Mumbai who has progressed from karting into the upper levels of single-seater motorsport. A two

Early life and background

Jehan Daruvala was born on 1 October 1998 in Mumbai. Raised in the city where he also attended Bombay Scottish School, Mahim West, he later completed studies through the National Institute of Open Schooling. Motorsports entered his life early: he began karting around the age of nine as a recreational pursuit with his father and moved fully into competitive karting by 2011.

His family includes his father, Khurshed Daruvala, his mother, Kainaz Daruvala, and an older sister, Delna. Jehan is Indian by nationality and lists Mumbai as his hometown.

Career

Jehan’s racing career followed a steady progression through karting into single-seater categories. He recorded a string of strong results in karting, including national and international podiums and titles through 2011–2014. Early guidance from coach Rayomand Banajee and recognition from a Force India talent search — the One in a Billion programme, in which he finished among the top three — helped him transition into formula racing.

In 2015 Jehan stepped up into Formula Renault machinery with Fortec Motorsport, competing in regional Formula Renault series and securing multiple podiums. The following year he continued to build momentum, competing in the Toyota Racing Series where he claimed multiple race wins and finished the season as runner-up.

Jehan’s European single-seater career advanced through the FIA Formula 3 pathway. He raced in European Formula 3 with Carlin Motorsport in 2017 and later achieved victories and notable results with teams including Prema Powerteam. His 2019 season in the inaugural FIA Formula 3 Championship produced two race wins and a third-place finish in the championship.

He moved into FIA Formula 2 competition in 2020 with Carlin and later raced for Prema Racing and MP Motorsport in subsequent seasons. Across his F2 career he has collected multiple race wins and podium finishes, including a third-place finish in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship and further podium results in 2023. He has also raced for Mumbai Falcons India Racing Ltd in the F3 Asian Championship, finishing third in that series after multiple race wins.

Alongside his F2 campaigns, Jehan has taken opportunities to test Formula 1 machinery. In 2022 he drove the McLaren MCL35M on multiple occasions at Silverstone, Algarve and Circuit Paul Ricard. In late 2022 he joined Mahindra Racing as a test and reserve driver for Formula E, and he later participated in rookie testing for Formula E machinery, making his debut at the Berlin rookie test in 2023.

Public profile

Jehan is known for his measured approach to career progression and cites Fernando Alonso among his inspirations. He has been associated with the Red Bull Junior programme during his time in FIA Formula 2. Off the track, he has mentioned small personal preferences such as enjoying a Shake Shack burger while in London and has said he would choose actor Sidharth Malhotra to portray him in a film.

Personal life

Jehan is unmarried. Public information lists an early long-term relationship with Maia Shroff, described in available records as having begun in 2014. He maintains his base in Mumbai and has a preference for performance road cars, one example being a Mercedes CLA 45 AMG.

Latest updates

Jehan continued with MP Motorsport for the 2023 FIA Formula 2 season, capturing podium finishes including a top-three result in the Saudi Arabia round and taking part in Formula E rookie testing in Berlin where he ranked seventh. His racing program has spanned F2 competition and testing roles in both Formula 1 and Formula E, reflecting a dual focus on competing in F2 while gaining experience in top-level electric and F1 machinery.

Career achievements

Jehan’s résumé includes karting championships and international podiums, runner-up finishes in the Toyota Racing Series, third place in the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship, multiple wins in the F3 Asian Championship with a third-place overall finish, and a third-place finish in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship. He has been the first Indian winner of the New Zealand International Grand Prix and has performed multiple Formula 1 test outings with McLaren.
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Recent Work

FIA Formula 2 Championship

Competed with MP Motorsport, scoring podiums including a P3 in the Saudi Arabia round; participated in Formula E rookie testing at Berlin.

2023
Test and reserve driver, Mahindra Racing

Served as test and reserve driver for Mahindra Racing in Formula E season 2022-2023 and debuted in Berlin rookie test.

2022-2023
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Career Highlights

  1. First Indian winner of the New Zealand International Grand Prix
  2. Third place in the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship
  3. Third place in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship
  4. Multiple race wins in the Toyota Racing Series and F3 Asian Championship
  5. Test drives in a McLaren F1 car in 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jehan Daruvala born?

1 October 1998

What is Jehan Daruvala known for?

Car Racer

What is Jehan Daruvala’s marital status?

Unmarried