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J&K's Atiqa Mir: A Rising Star in Formula 1 Racing
Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old from Kashmir, is making waves in the racing world.
She's the first Indian and Asian girl chosen for a special Formula 1 program.
She recently came in fourth in a big European karting race.
Atiqa started racing go-karts at age six and has won races in different countries.
She's supported by F1 and wants to race in Formula 1.
Her father, a former racer, helps her.
She is one of the youngest drivers selected for the Formula 1 Academy's program.
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister supports her dream.
Atiqa Mir is an 11-year-old Indian karting prodigy from Srinagar.
She achieved fourth place in a European Karting Championship in Slovakia.
She is the first Indian and Asian girl selected for Formula 1 Academy's 'Discover Your Drive' program.
Mir began competitive karting in the UAE at age six.
Mir aims to reach Formula 1.
- Who
- Atiqa Mir, an Indian karting prodigy.
- What
- Achieved fourth place in a European karting championship and is the first Indian and Asian girl selected for the Formula 1 Academy's program.
- Where
- Hailing from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir; currently competing in Europe and the Middle East.
- When
- Achieved notable results in 2024 and 2025.
- Why
- To compete in Formula 1.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Atiqa Mir
- Nationality
- Indian
- Hometown
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Age
- 11
- Recent Achievement
- Finished 4th in European Karting Championship in Slovakia
- Program
- Formula 1 Academy's 'Discover Your Drive'
Quotes
Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister
“Well done to young Atiqa.”
assamtribune.com
“Her natural talent & enthusiasm for racing shine through.”
assamtribune.com
Sources
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