The Economic Times

Spectacular switch: Indian racer Atiqa Mir secures landmark top-5 finish on junior class debut

Eleven-year-old Atiqa Mir made history as the first Indian to achieve a top-five finish in the tougher junior S125 category on her debut at the IAME UAE Karting Championship. Despite a kart issue in qualifying, she showcased remarkable skill, climbing through the field to finish a close fifth, just four tenths off a podium spot.