ATIQA MIR Nearly Wins in Slovakia as F1 Academy Watches 10-Year-Old Prodigy

September 25, 2025

• Ten-year-old ATIQA MIR delivered a statement performance in Slovakia, running in contention for victory throughout most of the Champions of the Future Academy race before settling for fourth place – a result that had F1 Academy officials taking serious notice of the young talent.
• As the first Indian driver supported by Formula 1 through the F1 Academy DYD programme, ATIQA is already making history and building momentum after her recent DAMC series victory in Dubai earlier this month.
• Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah publicly celebrated her performance, expressing hope that she’ll become the first Kashmiri driver to reach F1 – recognition that shows how ATIQA’s talent is capturing attention at the highest levels of motorsport and government.

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