Sunday Livestream of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior

Sunday Livestream of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior has been rescheduled to the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from 5th to 8th November 2020. The circuit of Portimão, in the south of Portugal, received its last CIK-FIA Competition in June 2016 for the OK and OK-Junior European Championships as well as the Academy Trophy. Located within a superb complex dedicated to motorsport, which has just been awarded the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix, the karting facilities include a 1531 metre long track, full of gradient changes, fast and spectacular.

Fantastic battles in Portimão

Fantastic battles in Portimão Read more

On Saturday, 7th November, the second day of the 2020 FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior gave rise to intense confrontations at all levels on the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. Under the Portuguese sun, the twenty Qualifying Heats on the schedule proved to be full of adventures. British driver Taylor Barnard has put his mark on the OK category, whereas Singaporean Christian Ho took a very slight advantage in the Junior category.

Saturday Livestream of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior

Saturday Livestream of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior has been rescheduled to the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from 5th to 8th November 2020. The circuit of Portimão, in the south of Portugal, received its last CIK-FIA Competition in June 2016 for the OK and OK-Junior European Championships as well as the Academy Trophy. Located within a superb complex dedicated to motorsport, which has just been awarded the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix, the karting facilities include a 1531 metre long track, full of gradient changes, fast and spectacular.

Badoer and Morgatto take difficult pole positions in Portugal

Badoer and Morgatto take difficult pole positions in Portugal Read more

The 2020 FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior in Portugal has just started in wet weather on Friday 6th November. After the Qualifying Practice sessions that were complex to manage, Brando Badoer (ITA) took the Junior pole position and Matheus Morgatto (BRA) remained the fastest in OK.

Results of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior

Results of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior has been rescheduled to the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from 5th to 8th November 2020. The circuit of Portimão, in the south of Portugal, received its last CIK-FIA Competition in June 2016 for the OK and OK-Junior European Championships as well as the Academy Trophy. Located within a superb complex dedicated to motorsport, which has just been awarded the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix, the karting facilities include a 1531 metre long track, full of gradient changes, fast and spectacular.

Live timing of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior

Live timing of the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior has been rescheduled to the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from 5th to 8th November 2020. The circuit of Portimão, in the south of Portugal, received its last CIK-FIA Competition in June 2016 for the OK and OK-Junior European Championships as well as the Academy Trophy. Located within a superb complex dedicated to motorsport, which has just been awarded the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix, the karting facilities include a 1531 metre long track, full of gradient changes, fast and spectacular.

FIA Karting World Championship: Much-awaited Competition at Portimão

FIA Karting World Championship: Much-awaited Competition at Portimão Read more

Initially scheduled to take place in Brazil, the FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior has been rescheduled very early in the season in Portugal to cope with the difficulties generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 177 Drivers are committed to participating in the last and probably most exciting Competition of the season at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve from 5th to 8th November 2020.

2020 European Champions: Ugochukwu - Junior and Antonelli – OK

2020 European Champions: Ugochukwu - Junior and Antonelli – OK Read more

The third and last day of the FIA Karting European Championships - OK & Junior at Wackersdorf kept the tension up to the end of the Finals with incessant clashes between all participants. The suspense remained high throughout the competition before Ugo Ugochukwu (USA) and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) were crowned in Junior and OK respectively.

Favourable situation for Ugochukwu and Antonelli

Favourable situation for Ugochukwu and Antonelli Read more

The stage for the last act of the FIA Karting European Championships - OK & Junior was set during the twenty Qualifying Heats that took place on the selective circuit of Wackersdorf (DEU). Qualifying will continue on Sunday morning, but Antonelli in OK and Ugochukwu in Junior are in a favourable position with their solid runs after a long race day.

Barnard and Ugochukwu take two big wins in Sarno

Barnard and Ugochukwu take two big wins in Sarno Read more

In line with the previous phases, the Finals of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior were hotly contested in Sarno, but the favourites won indisputably after some spectacular races. After a faultless race from start to finish, Britain's Taylor Barnard won in the OK class, while Ugo Ugochukwu of the United States won in the Junior class.

Electric atmosphere in the Heats at Sarno

Electric atmosphere in the Heats at Sarno Read more

Twenty Qualifying Heats, eight in OK and twelve in Junior, were on the programme on Saturday 22nd August on the Sarno circuit for the second Competition of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior. The intensity of the Heats, as well as the nervousness of some Drivers, shaped the provisional hierarchy. Barnard continued his dominance in OK, while Ugochukwu had a clear round in Junior.

Antonelli and Taponen become the first winners of the season

Antonelli and Taponen become the first winners of the season Read more

The first Competition of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior was an exciting race under the sun and heat of northern Spain. The fast Zuera circuit was a major contributor to the intensity of the spectacle thanks to its overtaking-friendly layout. Tuukka Taponen (FIN) in Junior and Kimi Antonelli (ITA) in OK only started 9th and 4th respectively in the Final, but they were able to step up the pace to cross the finish line as winners.

Sunday LIVESTREAM FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera

Sunday LIVESTREAM FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera Read more

After the long interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIA Karting Competitions will finally be able to resume with the first of the three FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior Competitions organised in Spain, on the Zuera circuit from 31st July to 2nd August, 2020. The entry list, with more than 180 names, testifies to the motivation of the Drivers and teams to get back on track.

Saturday LIVESTREAM FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera

Saturday LIVESTREAM FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera Read more

After the long interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIA Karting Competitions will finally be able to resume with the first of the three FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior Competitions organised in Spain, on the Zuera circuit from 31st July to 2nd August, 2020. The entry list, with more than 180 names, testifies to the motivation of the Drivers and teams to get back on track.

LIVETIMING and RESULTS of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera

LIVETIMING and RESULTS of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior at Zuera Read more

The contenders at FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior Competitions are of an excellent level, both in number and quality. 183 Drivers, 88 in OK and 95 in Junior, have registered for the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior. They represent 43 nations and four continents, and hopefully all of them will have the opportunity to travel to Spain for the occasion, as international travel is still subject to some restrictions depending on country of origin.

The start of the strange 2020 season is finally on the horizon in Spain

The start of the strange 2020 season is finally on the horizon in Spain Read more

After the long interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIA Karting Competitions will finally be able to resume with the first of the three FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior Competitions organised in Spain, on the Zuera circuit from 31st July to 2nd August, 2020. The entry list, with more than 180 names, is a testament to the motivation of the Drivers and teams to get back on track.

Highly deserved World titles for Ten Brinke and Travisanutto in Finland

Highly deserved World titles for Ten Brinke and Travisanutto in Finland Read more

The 2019 FIA ​​Karting World Championship - OK and Junior has been awarded at the Finnish circuit of Alahärmä and has rewarded two highly-talented Drivers after a particularly difficult Competition. Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA) won his second consecutive World title in OK, while Thomas Ten Brinke (NLD) was crowned Junior Champion after dominating with flying colours. The spectacular layout of the Power Park circuit, the high number of enthusiastic spectators and the quality of the welcome made this Competition a memorable event.

Very selective day in Alahärmä

Very selective day in Alahärmä Read more

24 Qualifying Heats out of 36 took place on Saturday, 7th September on the Alahärmä track as part of the FIA ​​Karting World Championship - OK & Junior. Although it is impossible to know the actual and final positions before Sunday at midday, the day highlighted very positive performances by some participants, while others were falling behind due to the pitfalls of the weather and the very selective Finnish circuit.

Coluccio back on the podium in Sweden

Coluccio back on the podium in Sweden Read more

Already 3rd in the World Championship in OK in 2018 at the Kristianstad circuit, Luigi Coluccio and the Birel ART team have returned to the podium at the Swedish Kart Grand Prix, thanks to determination and great competitiveness. The Italian completed a magnificent attacking race to return to 3rd position after his start from 6th and took the opportunity to return to the top of the provisional ranking of the European Championship. There was also much satisfaction from the other drivers in the team.

Antonelli and Patterson take their first poles in Kristianstad

Antonelli and Patterson take their first poles in Kristianstad Read more

The weather of Friday 31st May gave a glimpse of what Sweden's weather could do to the participants of the FIA ​​Karting - OK & Junior European Championship on the Kristianstad circuit. Light persistent rain, a dry track and clear sunshine followed each other to give a wide range of grip conditions depending on the tyres and settings used. With all Qualifying on a dry track, Qualifying Practice ended with the first Pole Positions for Andrea Kimi Antonelli in Junior and Dexter Patterson in OK.

Second European meeting at Genk for OK and OK-Junior

Second European meeting at Genk for OK and OK-Junior Read more

One month after the opening of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK & Junior, the Genk circuit will host the second of the four European Competitions with the Belgian Kart Grand Prix from 16th to 19th May. At this Competition, some changes in the hierarchy can be expected from Drivers wanting to even the score and not be left behind in the standings before the halfway point in the season.

Sunday Live-streaming: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville

Sunday Live-streaming: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville Read more

The Gabriel Thirouin Circuit of Angerville was chosen to host the French Karting Grand Prix, the first competition of the year for the 2019 FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior which will take place from 19th to 21st April 2019. Near Paris, the Angerville track hosts an international race after having hosted the famous 2006 World Championship for Formula A and the U18 World Championship in 2012. Its 1198 m long recently re-homologated circuit has undergone slight adjustments to follow the evolution of standards, but still has its special character, both technical and selective. 

Taponen and Patterson unbeaten

Taponen and Patterson unbeaten Read more

At the end of a sunny day on Saturday in Angerville devoted to the Qualification Heats which were marked by thrilling races, Dexter Patterson and Tuuka Taponen are in the best positions in OK and in Junior respectively before the last Heats remaining to run on Sunday morning.

Live-streaming: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville

Live-streaming: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville Read more

The Gabriel Thirouin Circuit of Angerville was chosen to host the French Karting Grand Prix, the first competition of the year for the 2019 FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior which will take place from 19th to 21st April 2019. Near Paris, the Angerville track hosts an international race after having hosted the famous 2006 World Championship for Formula A and the U18 World Championship in 2012. Its 1198 m long recently re-homologated circuit has undergone slight adjustments to follow the evolution of standards, but still has its special character, both technical and selective. 

Live timing: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville

Live timing: FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior European Championships in Angerville Read more

The Gabriel Thirouin Circuit of Angerville in France was chosen to host the French Karting Grand Prix, the first competition of the year for the 2019 FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior which will take place from 19th to 21st April 2019. Near Paris, the Angerville track hosts an international race after having hosted the famous 2006 World Championship for Formula A and the U18 World Championship in 2012. Its 1198 m long recently re-homologated circuit has undergone slight adjustments to follow the evolution of standards, but still has its special character, both technical and selective. 

Opening of the season in Angerville

Opening of the season in Angerville Read more

The 2019 FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior retain the usual pattern of four meetings in France, Belgium and Sweden. The list of entries for the first Competition in Angerville (FRA) confirms the attractiveness of the international categories with 163 Drivers registered, 73 in OK and 90 in OK-Junior. Five continents and 36 nationalities will be represented with distribution balanced between France, Finland and Italy, as the most numerous, as well as Russia, Spain, Great Britain and Sweden.