ATIQA MIR Claims Historic P2 at WSK, Highest Indian Finish in OKNJ

April 21, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, delivered India’s highest-ever WSK finish with P2 in Race 1 at Lonato, marking only the second time a female reached the OKNJ podium at this level.
• The Formula 1 Academy-backed driver qualified P4 in her group, missing pole by just a tenth, then battled elite competition with Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff watching trackside.
• Nosecone penalties from hard racing dropped ATIQA to P12 in Heat Rankings and P15 overall from 60 drivers, disrupting momentum after her breakthrough opening performance.
• ATIQA faces her biggest challenge in two weeks at Championship of the Future Euro Series and FIA European Championship, building on strong qualifying speed and podium pace demonstrated.

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