Enaam Ahmed, a talented British Pakistani sports racer, achieved a remarkable feat by clinching a top-five finish in the Detroit Grand Prix. The event, held in the renowned auto manufacturing capital of the US, Detroit, was part of Round 4 of the 2023 IndyNXT by Firestone.
Despite a suspension part failure during qualifying, the 23-year-old Enaam Ahmed swiftly made up ground from a starting position outside the top 10.
On the opening lap, he skillfully maneuvered his way to avoid a collision when Louis Foster’s car was spun around by Hunter McElrea, overtaking two cars in a single corner and securing a spot in the top 5.
Enaam’s daring overtaking maneuvers left the American spectators in awe, earning him the nickname “Pakistani Panther.” This marks his second top-five finish in a month, surpassing some of the world’s most talented racing drivers in America.
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Reflecting on his performance, a thrilled Enaam shared, “The concrete canyon that is the Detroit Street circuit was chaotic at the start, but I managed to pass seven cars and pick up several places to finish fifth in the race.”
With fourth-place finishes at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama and now the recent success in Detroit, Enaam has climbed to 8th place in the championship standings.
As a rookie in the series, he acknowledges the importance of learning from his team and aims to gain experience on American ovals and adapt to the unique racing style.
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Enaam Ahmed’s illustrious career, representing Pakistan, has already surpassed the records of Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Notably, he is the British Formula 3 Champion and the first-ever high-level Formula Championship winner in Pakistan’s history, surpassing Ayrton Senna’s record by securing 13 victories in a single season.
Enaam’s exceptional performance in the Detroit Grand Prix has further solidified his position as a rising star in the world of motorsports, and he remains determined to fight for the championship title this year.
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