Srinagar, June 20 -- Eleven-year-old karting prodigy Atiqa Mir from Srinagar has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian and Asian female racer to be selected for the Formula 1 Academy's prestigious "Discover Your Drive" development programme.

The initiative is designed to identify and nurture talented young female drivers from across the world, offering mentorship, exposure and development opportunities to help them progress in professional motorsport.

Atiqa, one of India's most promising young motorsport talents, has been making waves on the karting circuit with a series of impressive performances in domestic and international competitions. Her selection for the programme marks a significant moment not only for Indi...