The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories, notably the participation of 72 drivers in the MINI Gr.3 Under 10 class     

The sixth and penultimate round of the 2025 F4 Spanish Championship at Valencia crowned Thomas Strauven as the new overall champion and Ean Eyckmans as the Rookie Champion, marking a historic all-Belgian weekend in the series. Strauven sealed the title with five races to spare — the earliest coronation in the championship’s history — by winning Saturday’s opening race, while Eyckmans clinched his rookie crown after Race 3 on Sunday.
 

Rock Island, Illinois — The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s most prestigious karting street race, has announced dates for its 31^st annual race weekend, Sept. 5-6, 2026. Once again, it will feature race classes for 2 cycle, 4 cycle, shifter and Vintage racers.

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three events on the calendar: the opening race this weekend in Franciacorta, followed by Round 2 in Cremona on November 9th, and the final round in Lonato on November 23rd. This Series is particularly important for teams as it serves as a prelude to the 2026 season, following the conclusion of the 2025 racing year, which effectively ended with the FIA World Championship.

Devon Hagelen has made history as the youngest ever winner of the coveted Ginetta Junior Scholarship, with the 13-year-old talent securing himself a fully-funded season in the Ginetta Junior Championship next year.