Shahan Ali Mohsin

Shahan Ali Mohsin (born 13 July 2004, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India) is an Indian racing driver. He has won seven Indian National titles,< and the 2016 Asian Karting Championship - eight notable championships in total. He was awarded the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) "Driver of the Year" in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019. He was nominated for the Arjuna Award in 2020 , one of India’s highest sporting honours.

Racing career

Single-Seater Career (Reverse Chronological)

• 2025 – Indian Racing League (IRL): Returned to Speed Demons Delhi, securing a dominant lights-to-flag win in Round 2 at the Madras International Circuit. He continued his strong form in Round 3 at Coimbatore, finishing second and keeping Speed Demons Delhi in the championship fight.
• 2024 – Indian Racing League (IRL): Raced for Goa Aces JA Racing, contributing to the team’s success as they became IRL champions of 2024.

• 2023 – FIA Formula 4 India: Competed in the inaugural FIA F4 Indian Championship. Scored seven podium finishes, including three race wins, becoming the first Indian driver to win a race in the series.

• 2022 – Indian Racing League (IRL): In the inaugural season, raced for Speed Demons Delhi, giving the team their maiden victory by winning the sprint race and finishing 2nd in the feature race.

• 2021 – MRF F1600: Crowned Indian National Car Racing Champion (MRF F1600) after a consistent season with multiple race wins.

• 2019 – MRF F1600: At the age of 14, became the youngest ever driver to race in the MRF Formula 1600 single-seater series.

Karting Career – Indian National Titles (Reverse Chronological)

• 2019 – Indian National Rotax Max Karting Champion (Senior)
• 2018 – Indian National Rotax Max Karting Champion (Junior)
• 2018 – MecoMotorsport X30 India Challenge Champion (Junior)
• 2018 – Dual categories milestone: Competed in both Junior & Senior in the same season; crowned Indian National Junior Champion and Indian National Second Runner-up in Senior

• 2017 – Indian Rookie Cup Champion, Meco Motorsport Rotax Kart Open (Junior)

• 2016 – Indian National Rotax Max Karting Champion (Micro Max)
• 2015 – Indian National Rotax Max Karting Champion (Micro Max)

Karting Career – International Titles & Highlights (Reverse Chronological)

• 2019 – Rotax Grand Finals (Italy): First Indian to qualify in the top 10 in Senior category.
• 2018 – IAME X30 World Final (Le Mans, France): Represented India.
• 2017 – Rotax Max Central European Championship (Austria, Speedworld round): Finished 2nd overall in the Junior Max category, marking his first European podium.
• 2016 – Asian Karting Championship (Micro Max): First Indian to win an Asian Karting title.

Personal life

Mohsin completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, Agra. He later moved to Dubai for higher studies. His father, Shahroo Mohsin, is a shoe manufacturer and exporter.

Racing record

Career highlights

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Awards and recognition

• Driver of the Year (FMSCI): 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019

• Rising Star of the Year, Agra (2016)

• Arjuna Award nomination (2020, by FMSCI)

Career Tally

• Indian National titles (Karting + Single-seater): 7(6× Indian National karting , single seater MRF F1600 - 2021)
• Asian title: 1 (2016 Asian Karting Championship, Micro Max)
• Total notable championships: 8

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