India’s karting sensation Atiqa blazing a trail in Europe
11-year-old Indian karting driver Atiqa Mir is gaining international recognition for her performance in European racing series. She is currently pursuing a career path aimed at reaching Formula 1, supported by the Formula 1 Academy.
Why it matters
Atiqa's success highlights the growing participation of women in motorsports and the development of young Indian talent in global racing.
The foundation for success in single-seater racing, or for that matter, most categories of motorsports, starts from karting.
It is the first step on the ladder and one of the most competitive environments.
As India searches for its third F1 driver, one of the most promising karters out there is Atiqa Mir of Jammu & Kashmir. The 11-year-old girl based in the UAE is a chip off the old block with her father, Asif Nazir Mir, India’s first National karting champion.
Atiqa is blazing a trail in Europe, competing in various karting series. Recently, she dominated the second round of the Champions of the Future Academy race in Greece, topping qualifying, both heats and the final.
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