ATIQA MIR Impresses Despite Crash at Champions of the Future Euro Series

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July 28, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ATIQA MIR, 11, qualified 10th in her group and 29th overall among 86 drivers at Kristianstad, finishing just 0.17 seconds off pace in her debut at the track.
  • The F1 Academy-backed Indian prodigy delivered a strong seventh-place finish in heat 1, outpacing established drivers and demonstrating her speed against the field.
  • ATIQA faced setbacks with penalties for aggressive overtaking and a crash, but qualified for Super Heats despite the challenges, finishing 21st before another penalty.
  • Father Asif Mir, India’s first national karting champion, praised her weekend as crucial preparation for the upcoming FIA European Championship at the same circuit.

UPCOMING:

  • FIA European Championship – Kristianstad Kart Track

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Rediff Sports Desk originally appearing on www.rediff.com