Another top-10 finish for Atiqa in IAME karting

Dubai, Oct 21: Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir staged a remarkable recovery drive after a sudden technical issue pushed her to back of the grid, climbing as many as 25 spots to finish a creditable eighth in round three of the IAME Karting Championship here. The 10-year-old passed a melee of karts from 33rd on the grid for a top-10 finish. Starting the final second on the grid, the Akcel GP driver was the favourite to win again but disaster struck when her kart did not start on the formation lap due to a technical issue. Atiqa was forced to start the race from the pit lane but that did not deter her steely spirit as she put up an overtaking exhibition. (PTI)