The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.
KZ2, meanwhile, features several drivers taking their first laps in the gearbox category. A more open field will make for an interesting and unpredictable weekend as the 83 drivers race to bank an early advantage in the championship standings. The 2026 Academy Trophy junior competition also begins this weekend, with 52 drivers competing over the three-round championship.
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Timetable Live timing KZ Entry list KZ Results KZ2 Entry list KZ2 Results
Academy Junior Entry List Academy Junior Results
Provisional Timings
Friday 22 May
09:00 – 13:25 Free Practice
14:25 – 15:46 Qualifying Practice
16:45 - 17:40 Qualifying Heats (KZ2)
Saturday 23 May
10:40 – 17:55 Qualifying Heats
Sunday 24 May
09:50 – 11:55 Super Heats
12:30 Drivers’ Presentation
13:20 Academy Trophy Junior Final
14:20 KZ2 Final
15:20 KZ Final