Indian karting prodigy Atiqa Mir shines at Swedish race, finishes P7

Eleven‑year‑old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir competed in the Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 4 at the Kristianstad Kart Track in Sweden. In qualifying she posted a time just 0.17 seconds off the fastest lap, securing 10th place in her group and 29th overall out of 86 drivers, and was second among the wildcard entries. Mir, the first Indian rider backed by the Formula 1 Academy, finished seventh in Heat 1 – her best result of the weekend – before a crash and two penalties hampered her progress. She qualified for the Super Heats, ultimately finishing 21st on the road and receiving another penalty for an aggressive overtake.

After the race Mir said the track offered many overtaking opportunities and left feeling prepared for the upcoming FIA European Championship round. Her father, Asif Mir – India’s first national karting champion – described the event as valuable preparation for the forthcoming FIA event.