Atiqa Mir Becomes First Indian to Secure Podium in European COTFA Karting Series

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian karting talent, became the first Indian to secure a podium finish in the European leg of the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) series by finishing third in the opening round final. Supported by the F1 Academy, she recorded the fastest lap and showed strong racecraft despite setbacks like slow drivers during qualifying and post-race penalties. Her performance marks a significant milestone in Indian motorsport and highlights her potential in the junior OKNJ category.