ATIQA MIR Joins Kart Republic Team That Launched Hamilton, Norris Careers

October 12, 2026

• ATIQA MIR, 11, signs with Kart Republic mid-season after impressing team owner Dino Chiesa, who developed seven F1 champions including Hamilton, Norris, and Rosberg. The Srinagar native targets becoming first woman in F1 since 1992.
• Chiesa praises ATIQA’s raw speed across mini and big karts, calling her one of the best female drivers with potential for a major career. He emphasizes making the right move at the right moment for the young talent.
• ATIQA outqualified Mercedes F1 junior Niccolo Perico for pole in COTFA Round 3 in Italy and completed historic sweep of COTFA Round 2 in Greece, demonstrating elite-level pace against established European competition.
• KR boasts 25+ major FIA Karting titles including 15 European Championships and 12 World Championships. ATIQA will compete in OKJ category (ages 12-14) for two years, beginning at FIA World Cup in Italy.

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