In Italy, the end of January marked the start of the new season for KR Motorsport and WSK Promotion, with the opening of the Super Master Series at the World Circuit La Conca. With a total of six podium finishes, the KR chassis proved that it remains a major force on the international scene. Several teams that chose the Italian equipment produced in Veneto were also delighted with the high performance of the new IAME engines.

The international karting community was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of six-time World Champion Mike Wilson, who died on 5 January 2026 at the age of 66. With his passing, kartsport has lost not only one of its most accomplished competitors but also a true ambassador whose influence shaped karting for more than four decades.

After racking up victories at the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta, Kart Republic continued its winning streak over the next two weeks. First at the major international IAME brand cup event, the IWF in Valencia, with two triple wins in the main categories: X30 Senior and X30 Junior. Then, in Cremona for the second of three rounds of the WSK Final Cup, Zak Drummond won in OK and Wynn Godschalk in Mini U10. As ever, the high-performing KR chassis remain in contention for titles in six of the seven categories.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.