Lonato, April 12 -- Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has emerged as the highest-ranked female in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR) in her category, marking a milestone moment in her fast-rising career.

The 11-year-old is placed in seventh overall position in the International OK-NJ class (age 12-14), making her the highest-ranked female racer in the rankings calculated by the motorsport's world governing body FIA. The rankings are led by Zoltan Coigny of Switzerland, according to a press release.

Atiqa, the first Indian to be supported by Formula 1 Academy, was fast-tracked into the Junior ( age 12-14) category from the mini class (8-12) at the start of 2026, considering her special talent.

She repaid the immense faith sho...