ATIQA MIR Makes History as Youngest Indian in Pro Development Programme

June 3, 2025

by RK News // from risingkashmir.com

• Ten-year-old Dubai-based ATIQA MIR has shattered barriers by becoming the youngest Indian driver ever inducted into a professional motorsport development programme, signing with the newly launched AKCEL GP Academy. This isn’t just ceremonial – we’re talking about a structured 15-year pathway specifically designed to develop her into a Formula 1 contender, complete with simulator work, physical conditioning, and international competition support.
• Before you think this is just hype around a young driver, ATIQA’s resume speaks for itself. She’s already competing in elite international series including the Rotax Euro Trophy, WSK Super Master Series, and Champions of the Future Academy – championships where seasoned karting veterans struggle to make their mark. Her consistent podium finishes across multiple prestigious series prove she’s not just talented for her age, she’s genuinely fast against any competition.
• The AKCEL GP Academy launches in Abu Dhabi in August 2025 as the development arm of a team already competing in Formula 4, Formula Regional Middle East, and Formula 3. ATIQA will be part of the inaugural 15-driver cohort, receiving personalized training that progresses from elite karting through single-seaters. It’s refreshing to see a programme that’s putting serious resources behind long-term development rather than just offering empty promises about supporting young talent.

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