Atiqa Mir, a 9-year-old racing prodigy from Kashmir, has etched her name in motorsports history. With her intensity on the track and a simple love for motorsports, she is turning heads globally.
Atiqa became the first female driver to win at the Le Mans Kart International circuit. In Race 2 of the Micro Max category, she clinched victory at the prestigious Rotax Challenge International Trophy.
Atiqa Mir’s remarkable achievements
Atiqa is the highest-ranked female driver globally under 10 years old across any FIA or CIK national karting championship in the world. Her talent and determination have garnered attention worldwide.
She is the only Asian driver selected for the Iron Dames Young Talent program. This initiative identifies and nurtures young female karting talents aged eight to thirteen, providing them with a platform to pursue their passion for motorsports and potentially embark on a racing career.
Indian racer Atiqa Mir became the *first female ever* to win a race in the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans.
Indian Motorsport is going through a revolution with strong results this weekend from Indian drivers.
Rotax is a stepping stone to F1.🤞🏽#Karting pic.twitter.com/52dCdv5MD4
— Kunal Shah (@kunalashah) July 21, 2024
Atiqa shattered gender barriers as the youngest and only female UAE licensed driver. She also holds the distinction of being the first Indian female driver to break a lap record at Dubai.
Atiqa’s story exemplifies the spirit of never giving up, even when the odds seem slim. Like the great Michael Schumacher, she embodies the philosophy of relentless determination. As she continues her journey, Atiqa Mir inspires us all to chase our dreams, no matter our age or gender.
