Three new entries and an old acquaintance are the protagonists of the second scouting camp organized by the Ferrari Driver Academy together with ACI (Automobile Club of Italy) that kicked off in Maranello. Four drivers born in 2007 and 2008 are involved, Italians Emanuele Olivieri and Mattia Colnaghi, Dutchman - son of ex-F1-driver and 24H of Le Mans-winner Jan Lammers - René Lammers and Latvian Tomass Stolcermanis, who was already among the protagonists of a camp at Fiorano in 2022.

The high-octane world of Formula 1 merges with the artistry of manga in a groundbreaking collaboration, revealing an intimate journey into the life of racing sensation, Yuki Tsunoda. Today, Catawiki, the leading online marketplace for special objects, is returning to its foundational comics roots, presenting an exclusive limited-edition comic art series titled “The Yuki Trilogy”, chronicling the life and adventures of the Scuderia AlphaTauri driving star, from his unexpected race beginnings to deeply personal off-grid moments. The exclusive comic series, signed by the driver, is available from September 20th until October 1st in a special auction on Catawiki.

France's CPB Sport and Sodikart are pleased to announce the deal with young and promising Dutch karter Kasper Schormans (14) for the 2024 season in the 125cc shifting class KZ. This partnership marks an important step in the career of this talented driver, who shone in the Junior Rotax Max category.

Following three days of action during the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program at the Franciacorta Karting Track in the North of Italy, the junior’s selection has come to an end. Four talented young drivers have been chosen to progress to the final stage of the program – at the Ferrari Driver Academy in Maranello for the FIA-FDA Karting Scouting Camp. The senior category continues until the end of Thursday.

In FIA Karting, Rotax, Rok or IAME, and in numerous countries around the globe, podium finishes are on the cards for Energy Corse. In OK, Tomass Stolcermanis is racking up a string of brilliant results and is currently 4th in the FIA Karting European Championship, just a few points behind 3rd place. In Mini, Niccolo Perico leads the Italian Championship after his victory at La Conca! On the other side of the world, podium finishes were also on offer in the Australian Championship, as well as in the Rotax Challenge in the USA.

With the recent death of Angelo Parrilla at the age of 77, the karting community has lost one of the most influential and respected figures in the development of the discipline worldwide.

Jessica Bäckman from North of Sweden announces today that she will begin the 2023 season by entering the GT Winter Series at the Navarra track in Spain. It will be both a new car and a new team for Jessica as she will drive an Aston Martin AMR Vantage GT4 car together with the PROsport Racing Team.

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is excited to confirm its Junior Programme line-up for 2023.

During the team’s official Launch Event in London for the presentation of its 2023 Formula 1 challenger, the A523, Alpine announced new developments for its Rac(H)er programme confirming its ambition to promote equal opportunities for men and women to enhance its performance.

RR Racing will team up with the top Italian team of Gamoto. RR Racing; the successful Dutch team of former karter Ramon Rietveld will from now on race under the name Gamoto by RR Racing and will therefore be the factory team for Gamoto in the Rotax Max.

Vision for ground-breaking new ACE Championship to ‘Level Up’ Motorsport announced in Hyderabad

The German Kart Championship is looking forward to a new addition. The Dutch promoter Chrono Karting has announced the Mini 60 Series by Chrono Karting for three events. This means that the youngest drivers in karting also have the chance to present themselves in the environment of the highest German kart racing series.

Today, Iron Dames has announced that promising racer, Natalia Granada, will become the first female driver to represent the project in karting marking another significant milestone moment in its history.

The Scuderia Ferrari driver had three intense days of testing with their official team as part of his training for the new Formula 1 season. Three days of karting for Carlos Sainz at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato (BS). The Spanish driver, F1 driver in the Scuderia Ferrari, got off the track with the Tony Kart Racing Team, as part of his training ahead of the 2023 season.

The Italian tyre manufacturer LeCont has been one of the suppliers for international events such as the FIA Kart World and European Championships for several years. In Germany, Pro Kart in Wackersdorf takes over the import and is now building up a nationwide distribution network.

Last October, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the introduction of the International Karting Ranking from 2023 onwards.

For multiple karting champion Bart Ploeg it was almost routine, picking up a trophy at the annual NK IAME champions' ceremony, but it did not make him any less proud. He had become Dutch champion in the X30 Seniors class. The just seventeen year old karter from Heijningen lives to win. He will hopefully do that again next season. Then as TD Racing's factory driver.

The official sporting programme for the new season has been completed, with 20 drivers lined up in the MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ/KZ2 categories, in the main international competitions.

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023!