LA CONCA (ITALY), Jan 24: Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has secured a coveted drive for reigning world champions Modena Racing Team for the 2026 season of the prestigious WSK championship, considered as the 'Formula 1' of karting. Atiqa, all of 11, has taken the tougher route to the top by opting to race in the highly competitive junior category (age 12-14) this season.
On the back of her impressive performances in the mini category (age 8-12) last year, the Formula 1 Academy supported driver was signed for the entire season and will drive in the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Euro Series, WSK Final Cup amongst other championships.
In the process, Atiqa will become the first Indian female ever to drive in OKNJ category in WSK and remarkably will be the only female on the entire grid of 37 world class drivers.
The WSK series is the highest level of karting which attracts the best driving talent from around the world besides leading kart and engine manufacturers.
The WSK series is focused on developing young drivers by providing a platform for them to improve their race craft, technical knowledge, and understanding of motorsport.
Formula 1 world champions including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel have raced in WSK in their formative years. |
