LONDON/DUBAI: Enaam Ahmed, the driving force behind Team Pakistan, achieved a ground-breaking milestone by securing Pakistan’s first-ever top 4 finish at the Nations Cup during the Dubai 12-Hour Endurance Karting Race, while also delivering a resounding victory over arch-rival India, with a staggering 9-lap lead.
Enaam led his team to an extraordinary performance on the demanding circuit, outpacing over 30 competitors and making history for Pakistan in the world of karting. Maz Chughtai’s strategic prowess and unwavering focus propelled Team Pakistan to new heights, earning them a well-deserved place among the top contenders in the fiercely-contested race.
Enaam said he chose “two most talented drivers from Pakistan” to make Team Pakistan Maz Chughtai and Shamiq Saeed. Maz Chughtai is a multiple karting champion in Dubai. Shamiq Saeed was handpicked by Ahmed from Karachi. He said: “Shamiq was the only driver from Pakistan other than Uzair Magsi who has natural speed and immense talent.”
In qualifying, Team Pakistan managed to stand 2nd in the nations cup and 4th overall against 30 of the absolute best endurance teams from around the world. This meant that the team started the race right at the forefront of the field with the best of the best.
Not only did Team Pakistan achieve a historic top 4 finish but also delivered a remarkable victory over India, showcasing their dominance on the track with an impressive 9-lap lead even after dropping to 30th place due to an unlucky puncture. Without this puncture, Team Pakistan would have surely finished on the podium.
Enaam Ahmed expressed his pride in leading Team Pakistan to such an unprecedented success, stating: “It’s an honour to represent Pakistan and achieve this milestone alongside my teammates. We worked tirelessly to make our country proud and also secure a commanding victory over India.”
The Dubai 12-Hour Endurance Karting Race is known for its challenging conditions and intense competition, making Team Pakistan’s achievement even more commendable. “Their triumph serves as a testament to the talent and dedication within Pakistan’s motorsports community and highlights the country’s potential on the global stage. This victory not only underscores Pakistan’s prowess in motorsports but also opens a new chapter whereby a new generation of drivers will be inspired,” he said.
Enaam is the first British Formula 3 Champion as well as the only FIA World and European Karting champion from Pakistan. He is the only man that has the reputation and respect in global motorsports racing many current F1 drivers to lead the next generation of Pakistani drivers into circuit racing.