India, Aug. 10 -- For Shriya Lohia, speed was never about how fast a car could go. It was about the feeling that came with being behind the wheel, the freedom, the focus and the unmistakable sense that she had found something she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She was only nine when a family road trip introduced her to go-karting. Almost half her life later, the 18-year-old has become India's first female F4 racer, carving out a place for herself in a sport where women remain a minority. At the We Women Want Conclave & Shakti Awards 2026, hosted by The Sunday Guardian Foundation, on Monday, August 10, Lohia spoke exclusively about discovering motorsport, her family's support, dealing with stereotypes and what needs to change for m...