In just 10 years old, Atiqa becomes the youngest Indian participating in a professional development program for Motorsport
Dubai, Vae; June 3, 2025: Atiqa Mir, at 10-year-old Dubai-Founded Indian Karting Prodigy, has become the youngest driver from the region to secure a place in a professional motorsport development program, after her signing as an official AKCel GP Academy driver. This milestone movement indicates a powerful shift in motorsport accessibility and diversity, so that the The dedication of the VAE to cherish talent of the next generation And settle as a worldwide hub for Motorsport Excellence.
Atiqa Mir, a rising star in the go -karting circuit and has already made a name for hereth with her fearless driving, consistenc stage finishes and a non -offending Pasie for racing. She participated in the subject of the world’s must prestigious karting championships, including the Rotax Euro Trophy, Rotax International Trophy, Iame Series (VAE and Europe), WSK Euro Series, WSK Super Master Series and the Champions of the Future Academy.
The timing of this partnership is in line with the official launch of the Akcel GP Academy—The corner development initiative of Akcel GP, The high-performance Motorsport team, based in the VAE, that competes with FIA F4, Regional Middle East Championship and FIA F3. Open Abu Dhabi in August 2025The Academy will serve as an advanced training area for the next generation of racental talent from the VAE and abroad. The inaugural batch of the Academy will contain 15 promising young drivers and is dedicated Offering a structured and competitive path that starts with Elite Karting Championships and continuing through the ranks of Single-Seater Racing.
Speaking about the signing of Atiqa, Amit Kaoushal, Group chairman of Akcel Group said: “Atiqa’s talent, focus and calmness on the right track are much further than her years. We are proud of welcoming her to support the Akcel GP family and her long-term trip to Formula 1. In the next 15 years we are dedicated to guide her development from karting to single-sees while growing in a world-class racer and future F1
While Atiqa Mir starts her training in Abu Dhabi, she will follow for carefully structured development program that is designed to prepare young drivers for the demands of professional motorsport. Her training combines simulator sessions, physical conditioning, mental coaching, development of racing bund work and analysis of the Deptang. An important focus of her time at the AKCEL GP Academy will offer an essential on-track experience and expression to high-level early-level championships in the VAE and Europe in its creation. The goal is to lay a strong foundation of skills, discipline and racecraft with a clear vision: Formula 1 as the ultimate destination.
Think about this new chapter in her journey, Atiqa Mir Said, “Racing is everything for me. There I feel strong, quickly and free. Participating in Akcel GP Academy is a dream come true, and I want to show you girls like me from Dubai and India that we can compete at the highest level. One day I hope to race in Formula 1, and I am ready to work hard to get there. “
The support of the VAE for the development of motorsport has grown rapidly over the past decade. The nation is the home base of internationally praised circuits such as Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Autodrome and organizes one of the most prestigious events on the racing calendar, the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In 2024, the market for the VAE sporting events generated more than DH22.8 million in income and is expected to exceed DH44 million in 2030, which reflects an annual growth rate of 11.8 percent. Worldwide, the Motorsport industry is appreciated approximately DH34.9 billion, making the entry talent development and racing innovation of the VAE all the more important.
Atiqa Mir’s induction in Akcel GP Academy Not only accelerates her journey to professional racing, but also Prepared new terrain for young girls in MotorsportEspecially in Asia and the Central East. Her signing also reflects a deeper cultural evolution in sport -one that celebrates diversity and inclusion. As one of the pair of young girls who compete internationally at a high -level karts, she represents a new wave of female participation in motorsport. Her turnout agrees with wider movements such as F1 Academy and FIA Women in Motorsport, which can level the playing field for female racers. In this context, her success as a Dubai, South Asian female diver established in Dubai, is both symbolic and powerful.
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About Akcel GP
AKCEL GP is a high-performance Motorsport team located in the VAE that provides a fee in FIA F4 & Regional Middle East Championship and FIA F3. Dedo develops world -class racing talent and promoting innovation, AKCEL GP is putting new benchmarks in Motorsport Glory. AKCEL GPs Access to the global racing circuit is an important milestone for the growing fame of the VAE in Motorsport.
About Akcel Group
Akcel Group is a diversified worldwide investment scongglomerate with strategic interests between investments, technology, training, real estate, motorsport, sports and entertainment. With a strong representative in the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and India, the group operates more than a dozen dynamic companies for the most important markets.
Akcel Group, founded by Indian serial entrepreneur Amit Kaushal, established in the UK, is driven by the vision of transforming aspiration pool Legacy-a-philosophy that supports all its companies. As part of this vision, the AKCEL GP group sets up, a high-performance motorsport team that has been established in the VAE that quickly received international attention.
About Atiqa Mir
Atiqa Mir is the best female carter in the world in her age group. She has opportunities and stereotypes to go up in the sport dominated by men and to raise the flag high for India. She is the first and only female in the world who wins a race at RMC International Trophy in Le Mans, France and the first and only Indian woman who decreases second place at Champions of the Future Academy Program.
She is also the first woman to be crowned vice champion in the Vae Iame National Championship 2024. She has already established Recordpool for a woman in the world in her category.
In February 2025, 10-year Karting Sensation Atiqa Mir de Cracst Indian and Asian, which was signed by Formula 1 Academ for his Drits program, became proof of its rapid growth in the world of motorsport.
