Enaam Ahmed, a British-Pakistani race car driver, secured fourth place in the Alabama Grand Prix, marking the first time a Pakistani driver has achieved a top-five finish in a Grand Prix event. This is the highest placement for a Pakistani competitor in international racing.
Held at Barber Motorsports Park, a leading auto racing venue in the United States, the race featured 18 of the world’s most skilled drivers.
Ahmed demonstrated skill and strategy to claim fourth place at Barber Motorsports Park in his second appearance in the Firestone IndyNXT Championship, the last stepping stone before Indy cars.
Following the announcement of the final results, a delighted Ahmed said, “I am incredibly satisfied with the outcome and the efforts of my team Cape Motorsports, especially given that this is their first season in this series. I was thrilled to finish ahead of the championship leader and earn a substantial number of points. Although there were challenges in the initial three to five minutes, I managed to overcome them, and from then on, there was no looking back.”
Ahmed expressed pride in representing Pakistan, stating, “It’s an honor to display the Pakistani flag on my car.”
From ninth place among 18 contenders, Ahmed showcased clean and tactical driving after a race restart due to an accident, advancing to sixth place. He climbed to fourth place in the final lap, achieving a landmark moment in Pakistani motorsports history.
Ahmed has been setting records since his karting days, including being the British Formula 3 Champion, the first accomplishment in Pakistan’s history. He broke Ayrton Senna’s record during the championship by winning 13 races in a single season.
The 23-year-old driver has gained international recognition for his victories on challenging tracks, averaging 200 miles per hour and proudly displaying British and Pakistani flags on his car. Ahmed is considered one of the most talented and thrilling young racers in motorsport.
With multiple championships and record-breaking performances since 14, Ahmed is the most accomplished Pakistani driver in motorsport history.
Ahmed’s incredible journey will continue on May 13 at the road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
