India, August 29, 2025: At just 17 years old, Jasmeh Kaur Dang is proving that the future of motorsports and STEM isn’t just fast, it’s female. A student at The British School, New Delhi, Jasmeh is the founder of Girls on the Grid, a nonprofit initiative that brings hands-on science and engineering experiences to young girls who might otherwise never get the chance.
Her journey began as part of India’s first all-girls F1 in Schools team in 2021, where she took on the dual challenges of competing in a male-dominated field and pushing back against stereotypes that questioned her ability. Instead of being discouraged, Jasmeh used doubts as fuel. Today, she’s a two-time F1 National Champion, an international finalist in the UK and Singapore, and a role model for girls everywhere.
With Girls of the Grid, Jasmeh runs creative STEM workshops for girls aged 9-13 from underprivileged schools. Armed with low-cost kits, the students learn to build and race their own miniature Formula 1 cars, an experience that makes engineering exciting, accessible, and fun. So far, she’s collaborated with 15 schools across Delhi, directly impacting more than 1,000 children.
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Her work has already earned global attention – nominations for the Women in Motorsports Award, two TEDx talks, and even a spot as one of only 12 international students selected for the Williams F1 Work Experience Week 2024 in the UK.
“Every girl deserves to dream beyond limits. We’re not just building cars, we’re building confidence, opportunities, and a future where no dream is off-limits,” Jasmeh says.
Looking ahead, Jasmeh plans to expand her initiative across India and create a digital platform with virtual races and tutorials, making STEM learning accessible to kids everywhere.
