ATIQA MIR Shines With P6 Finish On FIA European Karting Championship Debut

May 11, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, earned wildcard FIA European Championship debut at Valencia, finishing P6 in Race 2 and claiming fastest lap in Race 5 against 92 experienced competitors in higher-powered OKJ category.
• India’s first F1 Academy backed driver and highest-ranked female in OKNJ class voluntarily competed up an age category, qualifying P15 and advancing to Super Heats despite unfamiliar Maxxis tyres.
• Former racer father Asif Mir praised ATIQA’s standout performance handling increased power, new team, and different equipment while being among youngest drivers in massive field on debut weekend.
• Kashmir-rooted driver aims to become first female F1 competitor since 1992, with FIA World Cup appearance planned later this year and COTFA International round two in Greece next.

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