Aishwarya Pissay, a star racer for TVS Racing, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Asian woman to participate in the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship (W2RC) at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025. The rally is scheduled to end on September 28, 2025, and this participation is considered a vital step in Aishwarya’s preparation for the Dakar Rally 2026.
After the Portugal rally, Aishwarya will participate in the Rally of Morocco. She expressed that the journey has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of TVS Racing. The W2RC rally in Portugal is a major preparation step. Her next goal is the Morocco Rally, and she is completely focused on the Dakar Rally 2026.
TVS Racing, which was established in 1982 as India’s first factory rally team, has trained over 3,000 professional racers. TVS Racing launched the world’s first all-women factory racing team in 2016, which offered new opportunities and inspiration to women in the field.
TVS Racing’s “Track to Road” philosophy transforms racing experience into common motorcycle development, leading to the integration of racing technology and high performance in their Apache series and NTORQ 125 models.
Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, stated that they have consistently pushed boundaries in Indian motorsports, and Aishwarya Pissay exemplifies this vision. Her courage, skill, and determination demonstrate that with the right guidance and support, any dream can be realized. This achievement is not only a personal success but also an inspiration to female racers worldwide, motivating them to dream big and surpass boundaries.