Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series brought the heat exactly as promised in Viterbo. Testing on Friday gave way to a full day of Time Qualifying, Qualifying Heat 1 and the Saturday Finals across Mini 60, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior, and by late afternoon three different winners had each written their own chapter into Round 3.

For the third event of the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series, we swap gyros for pizza and head to Italy. Just when we thought it was hot in Greece, the temperature rises even further in Viterbo.

For the third and penultimate round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program UK Series, the tight and technical circuit of Larkhall played host to the Mini 60, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories. The drivers would battle on a circuit that has previously welcomed stars such as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris and, of course, David Coulthard, who cut his teeth and began his racing career at the Scottish venue.

Race Day 1 of Round 3 brought the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program UK Series north of the border for the first time, with Larkhall Circuit in South Lanarkshire hosting the series on a day of mixed conditions following Friday's free practice sessions.

Few venues in British karting can match the history, character and challenge offered by Larkhall. Built in 1961 and located just outside Glasgow, the circuit has spent more than six decades helping shape generations of drivers, earning a reputation as one of the most respected karting venues in the United Kingdom.