ATIQA MIR Meets Sports Minister After Historic Greece Karting Sweep

June 8, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, secured historic sweep at Champions of the Future Academy Round 2 in Greece, becoming only third driver ever to dominate qualifying, heats, and finals.
• Mumbai-born karter receives full ministerial support from Mansukh Mandaviya for Formula 1 ambitions, with assurances of government backing for her championship journey ahead.
• First Indian supported by F1 Academy, ATIQA targets seat in premier series where no female has competed since 1992, representing breakthrough for Indian motorsports.
• Minister emphasizes dual goals: supporting ATIQA’s F1 pathway while working to bring Formula 1 racing back to India after 2013 departure from calendar.

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