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Narain wins in Nissan world series

May 23, 2004 22:45 IST

Racing ace Narain Karthikeyan [ Images ] on Sunday became the first Indian to win a Nissan [ Images ] World Series race at Magny Course in France [ Images ].

He was in the second race of the series.

He is first Indian to reach the chequered flag triumphant in any international Formula race in the last three years.

The 25-year-old is also the first Asian to win two major international championships.

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