About Humaira Mushtaq
Humaira Mushtaq is a pioneering professional racing driver from Jammu and Kashmir, recognized as the first and only female racer from her region to achieve podium titles in motorsports. At just four years old, she discovered her passion for cars, thanks to her father, and began racing go-karts. By six, she had advanced to Rotax karting, eventually moving on to single-seater formula racing and touring cars. Notably, she became the first Indian woman to represent India at the British Endurance Racing Championship, competing against male drivers from various nationalities and earning points for her performance. Despite facing significant challenges and backlash from her conservative Muslim upbringing, where women driving was frowned upon, Humaira defied stereotypes and forged her own path in a male-dominated sport, now driving GT, F3, and F2 cars.
Born in the mystical land of Jammu and Kashmir
Humaira Mushtaq is a professional racing driver. First and the only female professional car racer from Jammu and Kashmir. She is also the first woman from her native to win podium titles for Motorsports.
Introduction to Motorsports
She started racing at the age of 4 with go karts, her dad discovered her passion for cars at a very young age. She later started rotax karting at the age of 6 and then advanced to single seaters formula racing and touring cars. Now she drives GT and F3 F2 cars.
JK Tyres Motorsports
Humaira began her professional racing career with JK Tyres Motorsports, where she participated in various national-level competitions. This marked the start of her journey in a field traditionally dominated by men.
British Endurance Championship (BEC)
On October 14, 2023, Humaira made history by becoming the first female Indian driver to compete in the British Endurance Championship at Donington Park. This was her debut at an international level, driving an Aston Martin with a power output of 620 hp. This championship is known for its rigorous tests of endurance and skill, and her participation was a landmark moment for women in motorsports.