Akbar Ebrahim (born 14 December 1963) is a well-known Indian motorsports driver.[1] He is the first Indian to take part in an international race when he participated in the British Formula 2 in England. He is currently the President of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India[2] from September 2020. He is also the head of the International Karting Commission,[3] the CIK of FIA.
In 1988, Karivardhan, considered as one of the stalwarts of Indian Motorsports, built the first Indian Formula car, with a Maruti 800cc engine and the inaugural race was won by Akbar Ebrahim. Later, the championship was named as FISSME, Formula India Single Seater Maruti Engine. The first FISSME race was held at Sholavaram and the next year in 1989, the legendary Jackie Stewart laid the foundation for the racing track at Irungattukottai, which is presently known as Madras International Circuit.
Ebrahim was also credited with teaching basics to India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan.[4]