Viterbo, Oct. 24 -- Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir created multiple moments of brilliance on her FIA Karting World Cup debut, including a top-five finish in the heats and the fastest time in a practice session of the marquee event, according to a press release.

It was Atiqa's first major assignment since signing with Kart Republic Factory Race Team, an outfit owned by veteran Dino Chiesa, who has launched the careers of many Formula 1 drivers, including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.

In a grid of 117 drivers in the junior category, Atiqa consistently competed against the best in the business and was also the best-performing female driver.

The 11-year-old began the week by setting the fastest time in practice session three before ...