Atiqa Mir

Srinagar's 11-Year-Old Atiqa Asif Mir Scripts History With Selection for Formula 1 Academy Programme

Eleven-year-old karting sensation Atiqa Asif Mir from Srinagar has created history by becoming the first Indian and the first Asian female driver to be selected for the Formula 1 Academy's prestigious 'Discover Your Drive' development programme. Her remarkable achievement has earned praise from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and is being hailed as a milestone for Indian motorsport. Jul 2, 2026