Archive · 18 Sep 2025
10-Year-Old Atiqa Mir Makes History with Karting Win
Atiqa Mir, a 10-year-old girl from India, just became the first female to win a karting race in the UAE!
She beat out older and more experienced drivers, showing off her amazing skills.
She trains like a pro, doing workouts and mental exercises.
Atiqa has already won other races, including one in France.
She also got picked for a special program by Formula 1.
She dreams of racing in Formula 1 one day, and she hopes to encourage girls everywhere to follow their dreams in motorsports.
Her dad, a former karting champion, has helped her a lot.
Atiqa Mir, a 10-year-old, won a karting race in Dubai, becoming the first female to do so in the UAE.
She competed in the Minimax category against 13 drivers, including experienced racers.
Atiqa was selected for Formula 1’s F1 Academy “Discover Your Drive” program.
She previously won at the Rotax Challenge International Trophy in Le Mans, France.
Atiqa is preparing for future competitions including the Champions of the Future Academy Round 4.
- Who
- Atiqa Mir, a 10-year-old Indian racer.
- What
- Won the Minimax category race at the DAMC Championship in Dubai.
- When
- Recently, at the DAMC Championship opener.
- Where
- Dubai, UAE.
- Why
- Achieved a significant milestone for gender equality in racing.
- Name
- Atiqa Mir
- Age
- 10
- Nationality
- Indian
- Location
- Dubai
- Achievement
- First female karting race winner in UAE
- Category
- Minimax