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Young karting prodigy İskender Zülfikari has added to Türkiye's achievements by winning a silver medal at the prestigious 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia. Competing in the Karting Sprint Junior category, he showed remarkable skill, clinching second place after starting from pole position. Zülfikari's prowess in such high-level competitions continues to build on his impressive racing career and elevate Türkiye’s reputation on the international motorsport scene.
İskender Zülfikari: A Karting Prodigy on the Rise
At only 12, İskender Zülfikari is already making waves in the karting world. His racing portfolio boasts notable achievements in the WSK Champion Cup, Winter Cup, and the Super Master Series. Valencia’s success not only enhances his racing career but also signifies Türkiye’s growing presence in global motorsports. His commitment and natural talent paint a promising picture of his future, potentially heralding a new era for Turkish racing.
The Journey of İskender Zülfikari
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.”