ATIQA MIR Becomes Top Female in FIA International Kart Rankings

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April 11, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ATIQA MIR tops female rankings at seventh overall in FIA’s OK-NJ class (ages 12-14), becoming the first Indian supported by F1 Academy after fast-tracking from mini to junior category.
  • The 11-year-old secured a historic podium at Champions of the Future Academy’s Valencia opener, validating her accelerated promotion and demonstrating elite junior-level speed against older competition.
  • Finished eighth among 53 drivers at WSK Super Master Series finale in Franciacorta, showing consistent performance across multiple championship campaigns in her debut junior season.
  • Daughter of India’s first national karting champion Asif Mir, she’s testing at Lonato preparing for WSK Euro Round 2, targeting F1—uncontested by females since 1992.

UPCOMING:

  • WSK Euro Series Round 2 at Lonato, Italy

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