ATIQA MIR Becomes Highest-Ranked Female in FIA Karting Category

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April 11, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ATIQA MIR ranks seventh overall in FIA’s OK-NJ class, becoming the highest-ranked female in her category. The 11-year-old was fast-tracked from mini to junior division after showing exceptional talent early in 2026.
  • The Indian prodigy secured a historic COTFA podium in Valencia last month, validating Formula 1 Academy’s decision to become her first Indian-supported driver. She’s targeting F1, where no woman has competed since 1992.
  • ATIQA finished eighth among 53 drivers in the WSK Super Master Series finale at Franciacorta. She’s testing at Lonato ahead of WSK Euro Round 2, maintaining momentum in her rapid ascent through karting ranks.

UPCOMING:

  • WSK Euro Series Round 2 at Lonato, Italy

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on m.economictimes.com