ATIQA MIR Conquers European Karting With Podium in Champions Series

March 21, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, fast-tracked from mini to OKNJ junior category (12-14), secured P2 qualifying at WSK Super Masters and third-place podium at Champions of the Future Academy Valencia, outpacing majority of 40-kart male fields.
• First Indian backed by Formula 1 Academy handles on-track intimidation from older boys including brake checks and contact, developing racecraft to compete wheel-to-wheel in heavily-populated European grids as best-performing Indian globally.
• Dubai-based Kashmir native idolizes Verstappen after watching 2021 Abu Dhabi finale, aims for F1 despite no female racer since 1992. Father Asir Mir is India’s first national karting champion and former Formula Asia Vice-Champion.

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