ATIQA MIR Notches Top-10 Finishes in FIA European Karting Championship

August 12, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, secured ninth and 10th place heat finishes at FIA European Championship Round 4 in Sweden, qualifying P11 just 0.13 seconds off pole in fiercely competitive field.
• First Indian backed by F1 Academy battled drivers up to 14 years old in only second-ever FIA event, demonstrating speed against championship regulars and Formula 1 junior development drivers.
• Qualified within tenth of fastest time despite wildcard entry status, showing technical maturity and race pace that exceeded expectations against experienced international competition in karting’s highest level.
• Previously became youngest Indian sixth-place finisher at FIA European Championship Round 2 in Spain during May, building momentum toward potential full championship campaign in 2027 season.

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