Iskender Zulfikari Becomes Karting Champion, Securing Third Medal for Team Turkiye
İskender Zülfikari has elevated the pride of Team Türkiye by securing a prestigious silver at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia. Competing in the Karting Sprint Junior section, he began from the pole and raced to a second-place finish. Zülfikari's outstanding performance adds a new chapter to his impressive career, continuing his tradition of success in high-profile championships.
Flourishing Karting Career of İskender Zülfikari
At merely 12, İskender Zülfikari is making waves in the karting arena. His list of accolades includes esteemed tournaments like the WSK Champion Cup, Winter Cup, and Super Master Series. The triumph in Valencia not only enriches his repertoire but also enhances Turkey’s international reputation in motorsport. His commitment and natural skillset underline his capacity to achieve more remarkable successes in his racing expedition.
İskender Zülfikari: An Inspiring Journey
İskender Zülfikari, the eldest child of businessman father İsfendiyar Zülfikari and lawyer mother Deniz Zülfikari, was guided toward karting after his passion for cars and motorsports was discovered at the age of three. Known for his fearlessness in this field, the 12-year-old driver has achieved remarkable success in tournaments from his earliest races. With the support of his family and coaches, he aims to crown these achievements by working hard to become the first Formula 1 driver selected from Turkey.
İskender shared that he began his beloved karting journey in 2019 when he was 7.5 years old, saying, “My school is close by, and watching these cars all the time sparked my passion. When I got into the car and sat behind the wheel, I knew I’d love this sport. I did a lap on the track, felt really happy, and enjoyed it. After I started achieving success, the team decided to enter me in competitions, and that’s where my career truly began.”
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