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Atiqa Mir: India's top karter in 2025
Atiqa Mir is an 11-year-old girl from Mumbai who loves racing.
She had a very successful year in 2025, winning many races and becoming the best Indian karter in her category.
She raced against boys and girls from all over the world and did really well.
Her dad, who is also a famous karter, is very proud of her.
Atiqa wants to keep improving and hopes to one day race in Formula 1, which is a big racing competition for grown-ups.
She is excited for the next year and can't wait to start racing again.
Atiqa Mir, 11, capped off 2025 as India's most successful karter in her category.
She achieved four pole positions, two final wins, six heat wins, six podiums, and eight fastest laps internationally.
Atiqa is the first Indian to be supported by the Formula 1 Academy and the Akcel GP Academy.
Her ultimate goal is to break into Formula 1, a feat not achieved by a female racer in decades.
Her father, Asif Mir, India's first national karting champion, is proud of her achievements and looks forward to her future in racing.
- Who
- Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian karter
- What
- Capped off 2025 as India's most successful karter in her category
- Where
- Internationally, with support from India and abroad
- When
- During the 2025 season
- Why
- To improve her skills and ultimately aim for Formula 1
Key facts
- Name
- Atiqa Mir
- Age
- 11
- Category
- Mini karting
- Achievements
- 4 pole positions, 2 final wins, 6 heat wins, 6 podiums, 8 fastest laps
- Support
- Formula 1 Academy, Akcel GP Academy
- Ultimate Goal
- Formula 1
- Father
- Asif Mir (India's first national karting champion)
Quotes
Asif Mir
India's first national karting champion and father of Atiqa Mir.
“Atiqa has worked tirelessly throughout the year to improve and has shown winning results. She has driven all her races internationally against the world best drivers and has done well.”
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“It is encouraging and gives us a lot to look forward to for the future. There are a lot of exciting developments for 2026 and we will continue her rigorous development to reach our ultimate goal: Formula 1.”
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Atiqa Mir
Eleven-year-old racing prodigy and the first Indian to be supported by the Formula 1 Academy.
“So much has happened and I have tasted international success. I have also received great support from my fans here in India and abroad. My motivation is higher than ever tonight and I can’t wait for the new season to start.”
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