Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing
Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing

Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen...

Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing

Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing

Fifteen-year-old Belgian motorsport talent Dries Van Langendonck has joined the Verstappen Racing group. Dries will continue as a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, while receiving...
RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans
RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans

RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le...

RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans

RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans

The 8th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy is taking place at Le Mans in the midst of a heatwave. In response to a request from the authorities in the Sarthe department, 3MK...
Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans
Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans

Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX...

Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans

Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to...
DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing
DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing

DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust...

DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing

DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing

Arjun Maini and David Schumacher are big-name guest starters in OK-N. Closely fought title race reaches halfway point. 144 drivers from 20 nations at round three of the season.  
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge...

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to...
Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans
Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge...

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to...
FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round
FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round

FIA Formula Regional European...

FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round

FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet this weekend (17-19 July) for the sixth of its eight scheduled rounds, which also marks the final event before the summer break.
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned...

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro...
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport...

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in...
Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo
Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo

Perico rewrites the record books as...

Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo

Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo

Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series wrapped up with a statement Sunday at Viterbo, Italy, and it belonged to Niccolò Perico.
Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez
Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez

Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull...

Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez

Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez

VRD Racing's Nikita Bedrin claimed his sixth win of the season, and his second of the weekend, with a crushing performance in race two at the Red Bull Ring this morning, before teammate Patricio...
Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT
Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT

Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th...

Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT

Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT

Over the years, the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international...
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo
The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo

The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and...

The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo

The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo

Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series brought the heat exactly as promised in Viterbo. Testing on Friday gave way to a full day of Time Qualifying, Qualifying...
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s...

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).
Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family
Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family

Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the...

Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family

Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family

The Rotax Racing Club family continues to grow: Rotax Racing Club Austria is set to become the newest Arrive-and-Drive destination under the Rotax banner, and the first karts have already arrived at...
No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3
No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3

No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings...

No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3

No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3

For the third event of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series, we swap gyros for pizza and head to Italy. Just when we thought it was hot in Greece, the temperature rises...
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...

Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing

Dries Van Langendonck joins Verstappen Racing Read more

Fifteen-year-old Belgian motorsport talent Dries Van Langendonck has joined the Verstappen Racing group. Dries will continue as a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, while receiving additional support and guidance from Max Verstappen and his management team as he progresses through the junior formula categories on his path towards Formula 1.

RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans

RMCIT 2026 Qualifying sessions at Le Mans Read more

The 8th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy is taking place at Le Mans in the midst of a heatwave. In response to a request from the authorities in the Sarthe department, 3MK Events has adjusted the schedule for the first three days of the competition. To prevent drivers from racing during the hottest part of the day, the qualifying sessions originally scheduled for Wednesday from 2.50 pm have been moved to the evening, starting at 9.20 pm.

Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans

Livestream Thursday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Le Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to attract a large following, with 380 drivers expected from 46 nations across five continents at the prestigious Le Mans venue (France) from 13th to 18th July 2026.
 

DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing

DTM drivers add a sprinkle of stardust in Ampfing Read more

Arjun Maini and David Schumacher are big-name guest starters in OK-N. Closely fought title race reaches halfway point. 144 drivers from 20 nations at round three of the season.
 

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to attract a large following, with 380 drivers expected from 46 nations across five continents at the prestigious Le Mans venue (France) from 13th to 18th July 2026.

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2026 at Circuit International Karting du Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to attract a large following, with 380 drivers expected from 46 nations across five continents at the prestigious Le Mans venue (France) from 13th to 18th July 2026.

FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round

FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet for crucial pre-summer break round Read more

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship heads to Le Castellet this weekend (17-19 July) for the sixth of its eight scheduled rounds, which also marks the final event before the summer break.

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place Read more

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro Series. Consistently among the frontrunners at the sweltering Cremona Circuit, Sweden’s Elton Hedfors secured his third consecutive podium finish and was crowned the new WSK Euro Series champion. At the wheel of his high-performance Parolin-TM, Luigi d’Ascoli went from strength to strength to score enough points to round out the top three in the series’ final standings.

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series Read more

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in the KZ2 class, whilst the Sodikart Racing Team showed great promise in Mini Gr.3 thanks to Alfie Garrett’s superb comeback.

Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo

Perico rewrites the record books as Zajac and Forkes complete a statement Sunday in Viterbo Read more

Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series wrapped up with a statement Sunday at Viterbo, Italy, and it belonged to Niccolò Perico.

Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez

Impeccable Bedrin wins again at Red Bull Ring, before maiden victory for speedy Gonzalez Read more

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Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT

Strong entry in Le Mans for the 8th edition of the RMCIT Read more

Over the years, the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy has become one of the biggest Rotax events in the world. Organised by 3MK Events in close collaboration with BRP-Rotax, this international event is set to attract a large following, with 380 drivers expected from 46 nations across five continents at the prestigious Le Mans venue (France) from 13th to 18th July 2026.

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions Read more

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).

The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo

The Heat is on: Perico, Hibbert and Detroja deliver on day one in Viterbo Read more

Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series brought the heat exactly as promised in Viterbo. Testing on Friday gave way to a full day of Time Qualifying, Qualifying Heat 1 and the Saturday Finals across Mini 60, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior, and by late afternoon three different winners had each written their own chapter into Round 3.

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at the Cremona Circuit, following the first two rounds in Viterbo and Lonato. For this important mid-summer event, the starting grids are again quite packed, with approximately 280 drivers from over 50 nations in the MINI Under 10, MINI Gr3, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories.

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series Read more

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).

Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family

Rotax Racing Club Austria joins the global Rotax family Read more

The Rotax Racing Club family continues to grow: Rotax Racing Club Austria is set to become the newest Arrive-and-Drive destination under the Rotax banner, and the first karts have already arrived at Speedworld Bruck an der Leitha.

No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3

No shade and no mercy, Viterbo brings the heat for Round 3 Read more

For the third event of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series, we swap gyros for pizza and head to Italy. Just when we thought it was hot in Greece, the temperature rises even further in Viterbo.

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Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

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Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
/ Categories: CIKFIA, WSK, Technical

2018 VORTEX triumphs

The 2018 season will be remembered for the World Title in KZ. Besides the World Championship in the master class, other two great successes stand out, the one in the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup and the CIK-FIA European Championship in OKJ.

OKJ – DDJ ENGINE
The presence of the DDJ in the cadet class has been important throughout the whole season and in the CIK-FIA European Championship, a driver powered by Vortex conquered the Title. The future European Champion, Paul Aron (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), made his début on the International Circuit of Naples (Italy) with a brilliant success, continuing his climb to the continental Title centering another victory, on the occasion of the third round, in Ampfing (Germany). The consecration for DDJ and Aron was in France, with a great performance that allowed the young Estonian to conquer the prestigious title. In addition to the victory in the European Championship, the DDJ engines reached the upper positions of the rankings in each round and they have been actually chosen by the 36% (average value on the four tests) of drivers. Besides Aron, other drivers brilliantly stood out throughout the European Championship, stepping onto the podium, such as Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), Griggs (Lennox Racing Team) and Smal (Ward Racing), without forgetting the pole positions conquered by Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) in Essay and by the already mentioned Smal at PFI. On the occasion of the World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), even though they did not manage to reach the podium due to some unlucky events, the Vortex drivers showed the DDJ engines’ potential. The best lap obtained in the Final by Smal proved this and the trust of teams and drivers placed in Vortex engines reached an important result, with the 42% of DDJ engines at the beginning of the event. The great season was completed by the victories achieved in other important International events, such as the WSK Series. At the beginning of the season, Aron won two prestigious one-shot races, the WSK Championsh Cup (Adria Karting Raceway) and the Winter Cup (South Garda Karting). Still in the WSK series, during the Open series in the South Garda appointment, the podium was completely Vortex with Smal, Ten Brinke and Bedrin, ending the race in this order.

OK – DDS ENGINE
In the OK category, the DDS engines obtained good results with Stanek, who opened the CIK-FIA Europena Championship winning the Title on the Neaples Circuit (Italy). On the European championship, Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) reached the second step of the podium in England and France, respectively. With the second place in France, Essay, Thompson also obtained the second place in the overall rating of the European Championship. Just a few of unlucky circumstances prevented the drivers powered by Vortex to stand out also in the CIK-FIA World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), which however recorded the amazing record of DDS engines at the start, with the 49% of drivers branded Vortex. In the WSK series, Nielsen (Schumacher Racing Team) won the Champions Cup race-event at Adria and reached the second position in the WSK Super Master, obtaining three victories.

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE
The 2018 season ends with a fantastic result, the third World Title within the whole Vortex history, won in the shifter category. The incredible victory of RKZ arrived with Hajek (Kosmic Kart Racing Dep.) on the Belgian circuit in Genk in a successful weekend fot the Vortex engines. Besides the World Championship, the RKZ won the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup with Viganò (Tony kart Racing Team), conquering also the third step of the podium with Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team). In the European Championship, Ardigò (Tony Kart Racing Team) centered the third position in the opening race in Salbris (France), fighting for the Title until the end. Ardigò obtained also the first victories of the season, with the WSK Super Master Title (3 partial victories) and the victory at the enf of the season in the Macao Grand Prix of KZ.

ACADEMY TROPHY
Also this year, Vortex (DDJ engines) was supplier, together with Exprit (chassis) of the Academy CIK-FIA Trophy. The CIK-FIA Trophy, reserved for young emerging drivers, with the single supply system, proved to be a technical and organizational success, thanks also to the incredible work carried out on the tracks and in the factory by Vortex technicians.

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