The leaders after the heats are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Miron (OKJ), Bos (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr3) and Perico (OK-NJ). Prefinals and Finals on Sunday, February 8th.

Confirmations and surprises in the initial heats at Sarno. The remaining qualifying heats will be on Saturday, while Prefinals and Finals will follow on Sunday, February 8th.

A total of 311 drivers are on track. The pole positions went to Luyet (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Green (OKJ), Francisco (MINI U10), Sheetov (MINI Gr.3) and Perico (OK-NJ).

Birelart KZ driver Pedro Hiltbrand came very close to winning the FIA Karting European Championship at the third and final round in Mülsen, Germany, before an engine problem ended his hopes. In KZ2, young Noah Wolfe (VAR by Birelart) showed great determination, finishing just off the podium.

Birelart Racing leaves the Italian circuit of Sarno in high spirits after Pedro Hiltbrand's victory in the premier KZ category, extending his lead in the Championship with one round to go. The weekend, marked by temperatures around 35 degrees on the redesigned track, also saw hard-fought podium finishes for Samuele Leopardi in KZ2 and Fabio Bifulco (CL Racing) in KZ2 Masters.