The enthusiasm shared by Brazilians for motor racing in all its forms for decades will be rewarded in 2021 by the organisation of an FIA Karting World Championship for the first time at the Speed Park International Karting Circuit in Birigüi, in the state of São Paulo.

Very involved in his role as President of the FIA International Karting Commission, Felipe Massa was determined to meet the different players in the 2020 FIA Karting Competitions, first during the European Championship - OK & Junior in July, then in Italy at the World Championship - KZ. Despite the tight schedule between August and November, the Brazilian was pleased with the success of the current racing season.

CIK FIA karting president Felipe Massa spends his time in lockdown in Formula E's Race at Home Challenge. In his simulator at home the Brazilian driver teaches his son Felipinho how to drive. The 10 year old driver is picking up every little detail. Watch the great video below.

Happy birthday to Felipe Massa! The Brazilian driver turns 39 today. The Sao Paulo born started his karting career in 1990 at the age of 9. Soon it become clear he was made for Formule One. Between 2002 and 2017 he spent 15 seasons in Formule One for the likes of Sauber, Ferrari and Williams.

A new European venue will be selected for 2020, while Birigui will be back on the calendar next year.

Felipe Massa shows how you can keep yourself fit during the coronacrisis. The Formula E driver and CIK FIA president has to stay at home because of the COVID-19 virus, but for him that's no excuse not to exercise. Watch, learn and join the Brazilian driver. Stay safe and healthy!

Successfully launched in 2018, the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy will offer another chance for Birel ART kart racing drivers from around the world to make their mark in single-seaters this December. The result of a close collaboration between the Richard Mille brand and the Birel ART group, this completely free training and talent detection operation will award the 2019 winner with a full season in the FIA 2020 French F4 Championship.