Vivek Kanthan is making a strong impression in European motorsport, transitioning from international karting success to the F4 Spanish Championship with Campos Racing.
Born on May 22, 2009, in New York City, Kanthan began his karting career at the age of ten at his local track in New York, quickly securing the New York State Championship in his debut year.
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SubscribeHe progressed rapidly through the national and international karting ranks, claiming major titles such as the ROK World Superfinal and finishing as vice-champion of the SKUSA SuperNationals.
Making his single-seater debut in 2025, Kanthan signed with Campos Racing to compete in the F4 Spanish Championship, where he quickly adapted to open-wheel racing.
Rising Through the Motorsport Ranks
Aside from his motorsport ambitions, Kanthan is also an accomplished musician, having trained as a classical pianist and a string bassist.
Kanthan's impressive progression in motorsport highlights his dedication and natural aptitude behind the wheel across various competitive racing series.
During his winter campaigns, he showed remarkable consistency, securing podium finishes in the Eurocup-4 Spanish Winter Championship and catching the attention of talent scouts.
His one-off appearance in the NACAM Formula 4 Championship in Mexico City further underscored his versatility, taking a race win and multiple podiums.