ATIQA MIR Makes History with Top-10 Rotax Euro Trophy Finish at Steel Ring

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June 9, 2025

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Ten-year-old ATIQA MIR just rewrote the history books by becoming the first Indian driver to crack the top-10 in the prestigious Rotax Euro Trophy, finishing ninth at Steel Ring Circuit despite facing bumper penalties and having zero wet weather experience on the track.
  • The Akcel GP-backed driver showed exactly why she’s the first Indian to secure Formula 1 financial and technical support, qualifying seventh in her group and fighting back from a four-place drop at the start to claim that historic ninth-place finish in treacherous wet conditions.
  • MIR ended the weekend as the highest-placed Indian and Asian driver in a field that’s produced current F1 stars like Max Verstappen, George Russell, Lando Norris, and championship leader Oscar Piastri – proving she belongs on the same stage where tomorrow’s champions cut their teeth.

UPCOMING:

  • Rotax Euro Trophy Round 3
  • Additional Rotax MAX competition dates TBA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Daily Excelsior originally appearing on www.dailyexcelsior.com