Shahan Ali Mohsin
{{Short description|Indian racing driver}}
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{{Infobox racing driver
| name = Shahan Ali Mohsin
| image = Shahan Asia Max.jpg
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| caption = Shahan Ali Mohsin with his 2016 Asia Max Championship Trophy at Sepang Circuit
| nationality ={{flagicon|IND}} Indian
| birth_place = Agra, India
| related to =
| current series = JK Tyre Rotax Max Karting Championship
| first year = 2013
| current team = Meco Racing
| engine =
| crew chief =Akbar Ebrahim
| spotter =
| codriver =
| former teams =
| starts =
| championships = 4
| wins =
| poles =
| fastest laps =
| best finish = 1st
| year = 2016
| last finish =
| titles = 2016 Asia Max Karting Championship
2016 JK Tyre Rotax Max Karting Championship
2015 JK Tyre Rotax Max Karting Championship
| awards = 2015 Driver of the Year, JK Tyre Rotax Max Championship
2016 Driver of the Year, JK Tyre Rotax Max Championship
| updated =
|module={{Infobox racing driver|embed=yes
|current series= Rotax Max National Karting Championship
|first year=2013
|current team= MSport
|former teams= Meco Motorsport
|championships= 2
|best finish= 1st
|year= 2016
}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2004|07|13|mf=y}}}}
Shahan Ali Mohsin (born 13 July 2004) is an Indian racing driver from India, an Asia Max Karting Champion and two-time JK Tyre Rotax Max Championship in the Micro Max category.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/Shahan-becomes-first-Indian-to-win-Asian-Karting-Championship/articleshow/54006832.cms|title=Shahan becomes first Indian to win Asian Karting Championship|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shahan-becomes-first-indian-to-win-asian-karting-championship/1/756780.html|title=Shahan becomes first Indian to win Asian Karting Championship|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/shahan-ali-mohsin-becomes-first-indian-to-win-the-asian-karting-championship/articleshow/54015974.cms|title=Shahan Ali Mohsin becomes first Indian to win the Asian Karting Championship|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.jktyremotorsport.com/media/donison,-manav,-shahan-are-13th-jk-tyre-fmsci-national-rotax-max-karting-champions|title=Donison, Manav, Shahan are 13th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting champions|publisher=jktyremotorsport.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.jktyremotorsport.com/media/shahan-all-mohsin-creates-history-to-become-the-first-indian-to-win-the-asian-karting-championship|title=Shahan All Mohsin creates history to become the first Indian to win the Asian Karting Championship|publisher=jktyremotorsport.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}
Racing career
= 2015 =
Shahan won 6 races out of 10 (finals and pre-finals) and finishing second in another three.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmsci.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=525:shahan-ali-mohsin-akash-gowda-and-ricky-donison-are-2015-jk-tyre-fmsci-national-rotax-max-karting-champions&catid=140&Itemid=350|title=Shahan Ali Mohsin, Akash Gowda and Ricky Donison are 2015 JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Champions}} The final round was held at the Shah Alam Karting Circuit in Malaysia, driving for the Asia Max outfit iS Racing run by Imran Shahrom.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmsci.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=442:shahan-ali-mohsin-clinches-double-in-micro-max-category&catid=137&Itemid=451 |title=FMSCI – Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India |publisher=Fmsci.co.in |accessdate=2017-02-28}}{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/11-yr-old-Agra-boy-is-Asian-karting-champ/articleshow/49065567.cms|title=11-yr-old Agra boy is Asian karting champ|work=The Times of India}}{{cite web|url=http://overdrive.in/news/2015-jk-tyre-rotax-max-national-karting-championship-ricky-donison-wins-in-the-senior-max-category-in-hyderbad|title=2015 JK Tyre Rotax Max National Karting Championship: Ricky Donison Wins In The Senior Max Category In Hyderbad – Overdrive}}{{cite web|url=http://www.topspeed.in/cars/news/shahan-ali-mohsin-wins-2015-rotax-max-asia-challenge-ar155984.html|title=Shahan Ali Mohsin Wins 2015 Rotax Max Asia Challenge|author=Mainak Das|date=22 September 2015|work=Top Speed}}{{cite web|url=http://paultan.org/2010/10/25/petronas-syntium-team-wins-2010-super-taikyu-title/|title=Petronas Syntium Team wins 2010 Super Taikyu title!|work=Paul Tan's Automotive News}}{{cite web|url=http://www.teampetronas.com/?id=157|title=Team Petronas – Official Website of Petronas Syntium Team : STES10: Rd 7 – Twin Ring Motegi: Triumphant end despite tough Motegi outing}}
= 2016 =
In his final Micro Max (8–12 years) category, he became the first-ever Indian to win the Asian Karting title in any category.{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/auto/2016-asian-karting-championship-shahan-ali-mohsin-wins-the-micro-max-category-2993318.html|title=2016 Asian Karting Championship: Shahan Ali Mohsin wins the Micro Max category – Firstpost|date=2016-09-07|newspaper=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{Cite news|url=http://auto.ndtv.com/news/12-year-old-shahan-ali-mohsin-becomes-first-indian-to-win-asian-karting-championship-1454798|title=12-Year-Old Shahan Ali Mohsin Becomes First Indian To Win Asian Karting Championship – NDTV CarAndBike|newspaper=CarAndBike|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shahan-becomes-first-indian-to-win-the-asian-karting-c-ship-116090500363_1.html|title=Shahan becomes first Indian to win the Asian Karting C'ship|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2016-09-05|newspaper=Business Standard India|access-date=2016-12-08}} He successfully defended his Micro Max National title in two championships, the JK Tyre Meco Motorsport Rotax Max Kart Open and JK Tyre National Rotax Max Karting Championship.{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/auto/2016-jk-tyre-mms-rotax-kart-cup-open-ricky-donison-and-shahan-ali-mohsin-dominate-in-their-respective-classes-2797144.html|title=2016 JK Tyre-MMS Rotax Kart Cup Open: Ricky Donison and Shahan Ali Mohsin dominate in their respective classes – Firstpost|date=2016-05-24|newspaper=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/2016092557316/motorsport-news/ricky-donison-manav-sharma-and-shahan-ali-crowned-max-karting-champions|title=Ricky Donison, Manav Sharma and Shahan Ali crowned Max Karting champions {{!}} Motorsport News|last=Administrator|website=www.thesportscampus.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.motorsport.com/kart/news/donison-sharma-and-ali-win-national-karting-championship-830195/|title=Donison, Sharma and Ali win National Karting Championship|publisher=Motorsport.com|access-date=2016-12-08}} Shahan also participated in his first European race, the Rotax Euro Finals held in Austria.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/Shahan-Ali-Mohsin-to-represent-India-in-Rotax-Euro-Finale-in-Austria/articleshow/53632806.cms|title=Shahan Ali Mohsin to represent India in Rotax Euro Finale in Austria|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2016-12-08}}{{cite web|url=http://huntnews.in/p/detail/3780029935904252?uc_param_str=dnfrpfbivesscpgimibtbmntnijblauputoggdnw&xlang=en|title=2016 Rotax Euro Finale: Steep learning curve for Shahan|website=huntnews.in|access-date=2016-12-08}}
= 2017 =
In 2017 Shahan moved up to the Junior category in the national championship,{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/sports/in-other-sports/181017/city-lad-aaroh-wins-senior-max-national-karting-title.html|title=City lad Aaroh wins Senior Max national karting title|date=2017-10-18|website=The Asian Age|access-date=2020-02-12}}{{Cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/yash-aradhaya-and-arjun-rajiv-take-top-honours-in-meco-motorsports-fmsci-national-rotax-karting-cham-1764813|title=Yash Aradhaya And Arjun Rajiv Take Top Honours In FMSCI National Rotax Karting Championship|website=CarandBike|language=English|access-date=2020-02-12}} Shahan participated in a few European rounds as well on a one-off basis, with his best result being a fourth place in the Rotax Grand Finals at Speedworld Circuit in Austria.{{Cite web|url=http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/fourth-place-overall-for-shahan-ali-mohsin-at-rotax-grand-festival-austria/|title=Fourth place overall for Shahan Ali Mohsin at Rotax Grand Festival Austria|website=Overdrive|language=en|access-date=2020-02-12}}{{Cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/shahan-ali-mohsin-finishes-overall-fourth-in-rotax-grand-festival-in-austria-1737945|title=Shahan Ali Mohsin Finishes Overall Fourth In Rotax Grand Festival In Austria|website=CarandBike|language=English|access-date=2020-02-12}}
Personal life
Mohsin's father, Shahroo Mohsin is a shoe exporter based in Agra. Shahan is a student of Delhi Public School, Agra. His favourite F1 driver and idol is Spaniard Fernando Alonso.
File:Shahan Action.jpg|Shahan in action at the Rotax Asia Max Challenge
File:Shahan trophy.jpg|Shahan with his championship trophy after winning the JK Tyre Rotax Max Micro Max title.
File:Shahan National Championship.jpg|Shahan with his JK Tyre National Karting Championship Trophy.
Racing record
=Racing career summary=
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%; text-align:center"
!Season !Series !Team !Races !Wins !Poles !F/Laps !Podiums !Points !Position |
| 2022
|align=left| Indian Racing League |align=left| Speed Demons Delhi |5 |1 |1 |0 |2 |62 |13th |
|---|
| 2022-23
|align=left| MRF Formula 2000 |align=left| MRF Racing |2 |0 |0 |0 |1 |24 |10th |
| 2023
| align="left" | F4 Indian Championship | align="left" | Hyderabad Blackbirds |15 |3 |0 |0 |7 |202 |4th |
| 2024
|align=left| Indian Racing League |align=left| Goa Aces | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94‡ | 5th‡ |
‡ Standings based on entry points, not individual drivers.
=Complete Indian Racing League results=
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year ! Franchise ! 1 ! 2 ! 3 ! 4 ! 5 ! 6 ! 7 ! 8 ! 9 ! 10 ! 11 ! 12 ! Pos. ! Pts |
| 2022
! Speed Demons Delhi |style="background:#ffffff;"| HYD1 |style="background:#ffffff;"| HYD1 |style="background:#ffffff;"| HYD1 | IRU1 |
|style="background:#efcfff;"| IRU1
2
{{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#efcfff;"| IRU1
3
{{small|Ret}}
| IRU2
1
{{small|}}
|style="background:#ffffbf;"| IRU2
2
{{small|1}}
|style="background:#dfdfdf;"| IRU2
3
{{small|2}}
| HYD2
1
{{small|}}
|style="background:#efcfff;"| HYD2
2
{{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#ffffff;"| HYD2
3
{{small|DNS}}
! 13th
! 62
|-
| 2024‡
! Goa Aces
|style="background:#dfffdf;"| IRU1
1
{{small|8}}
| IRU1
2
| IGR
1
|style="background:#efcfff;"| IGR
2
{{small|Ret}}
| IRU2
1
|style="background:#dfffdf;"| IRU2
2
{{small|6}}
|style="background:#efcfff;"| KAR1
1
{{small|Ret}}
| KAR1
2
{{small|}}
|style="background:#dfffdf;"| KAR2
1
{{small|5}}
| KAR2
2
{{small|}}
|colspan=2|
! 5th
! 94
|}
‡ Standings based on entry points, not individual drivers.
= Complete F4 Indian Championship results =
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year ! Entrant ! 1 ! 2 ! 3 ! 4 ! 5 ! 6 ! 7 ! 8 ! 9 ! 10 ! 11 ! 12 ! 13 ! 14 ! 15 ! Pos ! Points |
| 2023
!nowrap| Hyderabad Blackbirds | style="background:#FFDF9F;" | MIC1 | style="background:#FFDF9F;" | MIC1 | style="background:#FFDF9F;" | MIC1 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC2 | style="background:#FFFFBF;" | MIC2 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC2 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC3 | style="background:#FFFFBF;" | MIC3 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC3 | style="background:#DFDFDF;" | MIC3 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC3 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC4 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC4 | style="background:#DFFFDF;" | MIC4 | style="background:#FFFFBF;" | MIC4 !style="background:#"|4th !style="background:#"|202 |