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Atiqa Mir Marks Major Milestone In Europe, Becomes First Indian To...

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo Indian racer Atiqa Mir Valencia, Mar 2: Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has created history by becoming the first Indian to secure a podium finish in the highly-competitive European leg of the COTFA karting series. The 11-year-old finished third in the final of the opening round in the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) series. The result over the weekend was also Atiqa’s biggest success since moving from the mini to the OKNJ (junior) category.

Atiqa Mir Marks Major Milestone In Europe, Becomes First Indian To...

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Key Highlights

  • Atiqa is the first Indian to be supported by the F1 Academy, a testament to her special talent.
  • Throughout the weekend, Atiqa was in top form and also recorded the fastest lap in the final.
  • She was on course to get pole position but encountered a slow driver in the last corner on her flying lap, pushing her down to ninth on the grid.
  • Determined to get back to the front, Atiqa stormed to P3 in Race 1 and P2 in Race 2, setting her up for a third place start in the Final Race.
  • The 15-lap race in the final was a true test of strength and stamina on the super fast Lucas Guerrero Circuit.
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