ATIQA MIR Lands AKCEL GP Academy Spot After Historic F1 Academy Support

June 2, 2025

by June 3 // from theshillongtimes.com

• ATIQA MIR just secured another major milestone – a spot in AKCEL GP Academy’s development program, adding to her already historic achievement as the first Indian driver supported directly by Formula 1 through the F1 Academy’s DYD program. The 10-year-old has been building serious credentials on the global karting circuit.
• Her resume reads like a who’s who of international karting: Rotax Euro Trophy, WSK Super Master Series, Champions of the Future Academy – competitions where she’s been holding her own against the world’s best young talent. Now AKCEL GP, which competes in FIA F4 and Formula Regional Middle East, is betting on her potential.
• The timing couldn’t be better – ATIQA’s signing coincides with AKCEL GP Academy’s launch, creating a structured pathway from elite karting through single-seaters. She’s not just talking about representation either: “I want to show young girls like me from Dubai and India that we can compete at the highest levels,” proving she understands the bigger picture of what her success means for the next generation.

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