Rivaan Dev Preetham officially joins the Minardi Management powered by DAG LTD family, becoming the first Indian driver to be part of our agency. Born in 2013, Rivaan enjoyed an outstanding last season, taking part in multiple championships and collecting victories and podium finishes that did not go unnoticed. In such a short time, he has shown natural talent and an uncommon competitive maturity, making him one of the most promising prospects in the global motorsport scene.
Published: 13 February 2026
Columns: From Kart to F1
We are honored and delighted to welcome him into our journey. From today, we will be by his side as he grows through the various categories, with the goal of enhancing his potential and accompanying him through every new challenge. The passion, commitment, and determination Rivaan brings with him represent the true essence of this sport. We cannot wait to write the next chapters of his story together.
Dorothea Schulz: “I am very happy to welcome Rivaan Dev Preetham to our agency. Rivaan is a talented young driver with strong dedication, passion, and a clear desire to grow both on and off the track. From our first conversations, it was clear that he and his family share values that are very important to us: professionalism, long-term vision, and continuous development. We are excited to support Rivaan in this new chapter of his journey and to work closely together to build a solid and structured path for his future in motorsport.”
Giovanni Minardi: “I am extremely pleased that a driver like Rivaan and his family have chosen our agency as the gateway from distant India to Europe. Rivaan is the first driver from India to join the Agency. With his arrival, we have further expanded the number of nationalities represented within our roster. I am certain that thanks to his speed and many other qualities, Rivaan will have the opportunity to achieve great results. I look forward to working closely with him, sharing my experience, helping him grow, and guiding him toward his ultimate goal.”
Rivaan Dev Preetham: ““When I hear the name Minardi, I immediately think of my hero Fernando Alonso, which makes this even more special for me. Minardi represents everything I love about motorsport—hard work, trust, and believing in young drivers. It is a huge honour to be represented by Minardi Management at this early stage of my career. Their belief in me means a lot and pushes me to work harder every single day. I’m really excited to start this new journey with Minardi and can’t wait to build something special together.”
Author: Gabriele Bovio
Dorothea Schulz: “I am very happy to welcome Rivaan Dev Preetham to our agency. Rivaan is a talented young driver with strong dedication, passion, and a clear desire to grow both on and off the track. From our first conversations, it was clear that he and his family share values that are very important to us: professionalism, long-term vision, and continuous development. We are excited to support Rivaan in this new chapter of his journey and to work closely together to build a solid and structured path for his future in motorsport.”
Giovanni Minardi: “I am extremely pleased that a driver like Rivaan and his family have chosen our agency as the gateway from distant India to Europe. Rivaan is the first driver from India to join the Agency. With his arrival, we have further expanded the number of nationalities represented within our roster. I am certain that thanks to his speed and many other qualities, Rivaan will have the opportunity to achieve great results. I look forward to working closely with him, sharing my experience, helping him grow, and guiding him toward his ultimate goal.”
Rivaan Dev Preetham: ““When I hear the name Minardi, I immediately think of my hero Fernando Alonso, which makes this even more special for me. Minardi represents everything I love about motorsport—hard work, trust, and believing in young drivers. It is a huge honour to be represented by Minardi Management at this early stage of my career. Their belief in me means a lot and pushes me to work harder every single day. I’m really excited to start this new journey with Minardi and can’t wait to build something special together.”
Author: Gabriele Bovio
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