Sports News | Indian Racing Wonderkid Atiqa Mir Becomes Top-ranked Female in FIA International Kart Ranking

Lonato [Italy], April 12 (ANI): Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has emerged as the highest-ranked female in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR) in her category, marking a milestone moment in her fast-rising career.

The 11-year-old is placed in seventh overall position in the International OK-NJ class (age 12-14), making her the highest-ranked female racer in the rankings calculated by the motorsport's world governing body FIA. The rankings are led by Zoltan Coigny of Switzerland, according to a press release.

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Atiqa, the first Indian to be supported by Formula 1 Academy, was fast-tracked into the Junior ( age 12-14) category from the mini class (8-12) at the start of 2026, considering her special talent.

She repaid the immense faith shown by her backers by bagging a historic podium in the opening round of the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) series in Valencia last month.

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Her father, Asif Mir, who was India's first national karting champion, is pleased with her daughter's rapid rise in the world of motorsport without losing sight of the ultimate goal - reaching Formula 1 - with no female having raced there since 1992.

"Atiqa has reached a big milestone in her career due to her hard work and support from everyone involved in her journey. It is a proud moment for India. She needs to keep working hard and improving, it is a moving target. There is a famous saying in racing 'if you sit still, you are moving backwards," said Asif.

Last month, Atiqa capped off a successful campaign in the WSK Super Master Series with a commendable eighth-place finish out of 53 drivers in the final round at Franciacorta.

After a welcome break of two weeks, she is back testing in Lonato this weekend ahead of WSK Euro Round 2 at the same circuit the following week. (ANI)

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