About Laleh Seddigh
Born 1977. Laleh Seddigh is an Iranian racing driver and engineer.
Laleh Seddigh (; born 1977 in Tehran) is an Iranian racing driver. She has been described as 'one of the most celebrated sportswomen in Iran'.
Biography Early life Seddigh started driving at the age of 13, taught by her father. She passed her driving test at 18.
Career Seddigh had to get special permission from a local ayatollah in order to compete against men. Permission was given since driving is not deemed a contact sport, and on the condition that Seddigh would conform to dress-codes.
Media Seddigh's story is featured in a BBC TV documentary called Girl Racer, transmitted in 2008.
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Who is Laleh Seddigh?
Iranian racing driver
When was Laleh Seddigh born?
Laleh Seddigh was born in 1977 in Tehran.
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Laleh Seddigh is a racing driver and engineer.
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Laleh Seddigh is Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laleh Seddigh. https://biography.guide/laleh-seddigh/
MLA: "Laleh Seddigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laleh-seddigh/.
Chicago: "Laleh Seddigh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laleh-seddigh/.
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