{"id":44615,"date":"2025-12-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&p=44615"},"modified":"2025-12-27T09:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T03:30:51","slug":"kareen-kaur-the-youngest-southeast-asian-female-to-score-fia-f4-points","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/kareen-kaur-the-youngest-southeast-asian-female-to-score-fia-f4-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Kareen Kaur: The youngest Southeast Asian female to score FIA F4 points"},"content":{"rendered":"

(December 27, 2025) <\/strong>At 15, Singapore-based, Indian-origin Kareen Kaur is emerging as a promising name in Asian motorsport, competing in FIA-certified Formula 4. Singapore\u2019s first female Formula 4 driver, she balances school life with the demands of international racing. The youngest Southeast Asian female to score points in an FIA Formula 4 race, Kareen represents a new generation of Asian motorsport talent defined by discipline, ambition, and growing confidence on the global grid.<\/p>\n

A full-time school student and competitive netball player, Kareen\u2019s life is split between classrooms, training facilities, and racetracks across countries. What sets her apart is not just her early success in single-seater racing, but the determination with which she manages school, sport, and the expectations of breaking barriers in a male-dominated arena.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kareen

From fun karts to fierce competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kareen\u2019s journey into motorsport began almost by chance. She first tried karting at the age of nine during a weekend outing with her father. \u201cI did quite well in the fun karts even though it was my first time. I was then introduced to race karts, and I fell in love with the speed and realised it was something I wanted to pursue seriously,\u201d she recalls in a chat with <\/span>Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her first official race was in the cadet category in Singapore. From there, the competition intensified as she progressed to junior and senior categories and began racing overseas. \u201cThings naturally got more competitive from then on,\u201d Kareen says, describing a steady ascent shaped by discipline and growing ambition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Family, faith, and finding her place on the grid<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a sport that demands time, resources, and emotional resilience, Kareen is clear about the role her family has played. \u201cFrom being there for races and giving moral support on good days and bad days to helping me catch up with my schoolwork, they have always been there,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, she is among the few Indian-origin female drivers globally competing at the FIA Formula level. \u201cTo be the first Singaporean, Indian-origin female driver at this level is something I\u2019m very proud of,\u201d Kareen notes. \u201cI hope it shows other young girls in Singapore and around the world that there is a place for them in motorsport.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She adds that even small ripple effects matter. \u201cIf my presence on a grid inspires even one other girl to convince her parents to let her try karting, then that\u2019s a huge win.\u201d She also sees her journey as opening conversations around diversity in sport, particularly among potential sponsors looking to back underrepresented talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kareen

A breakthrough in Formula 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Earlier this season, Kareen made her single-seater debut in the Indian Formula 4 Championship, where she became the youngest Southeast Asian female driver to score FIA F4 points\u2014achieving the feat in her very first competitive weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Indian F4 Championship, certified by the FIA, is emerging as a critical platform for Asian and Indian-origin drivers aiming to enter the global single-seater ecosystem. Against this backdrop, Kareen\u2019s performance carries significance not just for her career, but also for the region\u2019s growing motorsport ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Podiums, milestones, and momentum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kareen\u2019s racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9 already includes multiple podium finishes across championships. In 2025, she secured third place in the ROK Cup Singapore Championship and finished fourth in the ROK Cup Asia Championship, where she was the only female driver on the grid. She also claimed second place in the Final B of the first-ever FIA Arrive and Drive World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis year was also important because I made my F4 debut earlier this year in India, at Kari Motor Speedway, and went on to drive at Madras International Circuit too,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s a milestone achievement for me personally, and my sights are always high for myself and the community that I represent in the world of motorsports.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For Kareen, however, early success is only the beginning. \u201cThe hard work starts now\u2014to sustain and consistently perform on global grids,\u201d she adds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discipline beyond the driver\u2019s seat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What truly distinguishes Kareen is her ability to manage multiple identities\u2014student, athlete, and international racer\u2014with remarkable discipline. \u201cWhen I\u2019m in school, I am 100 percent a student. When I\u2019m training, I am 100 percent an athlete. There\u2019s no overlap,\u201d she explains.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her days are long and tightly structured. \u201cMy busiest day starts at 5:30 am when I get up to go to school and for training. I reach home at 10 pm, complete my schoolwork, and get my stuff ready for the next day.\u201d Social life often takes a back seat. \u201cMy studies and training come first,\u201d she says matter-of-factly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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