Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off Read more

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the first winners of the 2025 season were crowned.

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4 Championship

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4 Championship Read more

Misano Adriatico (RN) - Everything is set for the start of a new and spectacular season of the Italian F.4 Championship. The series, promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, promises to keep the excitement level high once again in 2025, with record numbers already in its first round.

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao Read more

A few weeks after a very successful trip to Campillos, the teams using equipment from the Kart Republic factory perfectly mastered the specifics of the Algarve international circuit in Portimao and those of Maxxis tyres. The second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series ended with an impressive domination by the KR-IAME teams. Brilliantly supported by their teams, with their recognised skills and professionalism, the drivers went on to successfully complete their mission in several instances. Italy's Iacopo Martinese in OK and Great Britain's Noah Baglin in OK-Junior won the Finals, which saw two trebles for the Italian brand.

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano Read more

Valerio Rinicella will make his debut with CL Motorsport at the opening round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, set to take place next week at the Misano World Circuit. This will mark CL Motorsport’s first-ever race appearance, kicking off a foundational year in 2025 for the Italian outfit as they refine and strengthen their racing operations.

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph Read more

Hillspeed’s Daniel Guinchard returned to the top of the GB4 Championship standings after his first series victory in the final race of the Silverstone weekend, becoming the fifth different winner from the six races held so far this year. Before that, Elite’s Isaac Phelps earned his second win of the year in race two, fending off race one winner Alex Kattoulas on the run to the line, with Ary Bansal securing the second Elite podium clean sweep of the season.

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double Read more

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater maintained his early GB3 Championship lead with another stunning victory on Sunday at Silverstone. From pole position, the British driver led every lap of the second contest, and was on course to win by over 10 seconds, only for a late safety car to wipe out his advantage. Meanwhile, series returnee Will Macintyre claimed his first win of the year for Elite Motorsport in the reverse grid final race. Slater holds a 15-point lead at the top of the standings over JHR’s Noah Lisle, with Nikita Johnson third for Hitech after a strong weekend of his own. 

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races Read more

On the Algarve international circuit in southern Portugal, excellent weather conditions accompanied the large number of entrants in Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. 92 drivers in OK and 88 in OK-Junior, making a magnificent field of 180 entrants, put in an incredible performance over three days, guaranteeing a long and gripping thriller. Noah Baglin (OK-Junior) and Iacopo Martinese (OK) won the Finals in Portimao with flying colours, Henry Domain took the overall lead in the 12-14 age group, while Martinese is now the leader in OK.

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany Read more

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable day of racing at the Finals of Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Trophies were lifted by Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Cole Denholm (Junior MAX), Lewis Gilbert (Senior MAX), Jakub Bezel (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series now lands at one of the sport’s most iconic championship venues: Wackersdorf.

Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone

Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone Read more

Elite Motorsport’s Alex Kattoulas enjoyed an ideal Saturday at Silverstone, as the Japanese-Greek contender claimed both pole positons on offer in qualifying, took a dominant race one win and secured the GB4 Championship lead in the process.

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone Read more

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater was the driver to beat as the GB3 Championship’s new era began in style at Silverstone on Saturday. 

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats Read more

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob Ashcroft (Junior MAX), Sean Butcher (Senior MAX), Manuel Tenschert (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition

2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition Read more

Since its creation in 2010, the FIA Karting Academy Trophy has established itself as a unique detection and training programme for young drivers from all over the world. Based on the principles of sporting fairness and accessibility, each year it brings together talented drivers from over 50 nations, all using identical equipment supplied by the FIA in partnership with OTK Kart Group.

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal Read more

With many years of experience organising major FIA Karting events, the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve will host the opening round of the brand new Senior Academy Trophy to be organised over three competitions in 2025. After a successful launch in Spain, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior - will continue at the circuit in southern Portugal for a second meeting that promises plenty of intensity and spectacle from 1st to 4th May. A total of 232 drivers are racing in these three categories at Portimao.

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top Read more

The final afternoon session at Circuit Paul Ricard brought two productive days of pre-season collective testing to a close for the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Under sunny skies, Hiyu Yamakoshi (Van Amersfoort Racing) topped the timesheets with a best lap of 1:57.470, confirming the Japanese driver’s strong form ahead of the championship’s fifth season.

Red Bull junior Enzo Tarnvanichkul joins VRD Racing for GB3 debut

Red Bull junior Enzo Tarnvanichkul joins VRD Racing for GB3 debut Read more

Thai racer Enzo Tarnvanichkul will join VRD Racing for five GB3 events across the 2025 season. The 16-year-old is a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, and will compete in all of the UK rounds of this year’s GB3 Championship, as well as the Monza season finale in October.

Andy Consani on Pole Position and podium on his single-seater debut

Andy Consani on Pole Position and podium on his single-seater debut Read more

Considered one of the best French kart drivers of his generation, Andy Consani has just made his debut in the FIA-certified French F4 Championship. The youngest driver on the grid made his first-ever start from pole position after a perfectly controlled Qualifying session in difficult rainy conditions. For Andy, the Easter Cup at Nogaro also included a first podium finish, this time on a dry track. It's clear that in 2025, we'll have to watch out for the hopeful chosen by Mercedes-AMG F1 to be part of its development programme for young drivers.

First race and first F4 podium for Sofia Zanfari

First race and first F4 podium for Sofia Zanfari Read more

Two months after the official announcement of her debut in the FIA-certified French Formula 4 Championship, Sofia Zanfari has just celebrated her very first podium finish. The 18-year-old Moroccan champion has proved her ability to adapt and her budding talent, already spotted during her rise through the karting ranks. After an extremely promising first meeting organised during the Easter Cup at the Nogaro circuit in the south of France, Sofia is already ready to take on new challenges within the prestigious FFSA Academy.

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf Read more

A persistent rain set the tone for the official opening day of racing at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, host of Round 1 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series now lands at one of the sport’s most iconic championship venues: Wackersdorf.

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

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Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

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CRG Racing Team in Portimao for COTF Round 2

CRG Racing Team in Portimao for COTF Round 2 Read more

The action on track is back for the OK and OKJ categories of international karting, which will be busy this weekend on the Portimão track in Portugal for the 2nd round of the Champions of the Future. The event will be the prologue to the 2nd Round of the FIA ​​European Championship, scheduled for next week from 1st to 4th May on the same track and will therefore be of significant importance for working on the set-ups in view of the FIA ​​meeting.
 

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

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Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

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After a challenging day, Flavio Caira returned to the podium on Saturday during the second round of the GK4 Kart Series. The 14-year-old driver from Hennuyères captured an impressive second place in the final of the IAME X30 Juniors class at the Genk circuit, after securing pole position earlier in the day.

Successful DKM premiere in Mariembourg

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Full grid at the season opener in Belgium. Weather conditions provided variety on Sunday. Danilo Albanese leads the DKM standings after the first race weekend.
 

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

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Akshay Bohra brings the first win of the year to US Racing

Published on Saturday, July 20, 2024

Akshay Bohra brings the first win of the year to US Racing

Great spectacle on the track at Paul Ricard in Le Castellet for the first race of the fifth round of the Italian F.4 Championship. A perfect day for Akshay Bohra, the Indian driver from US Racing, who after securing pole position in Race 1 and 2 (second block on the grid for him in Race 3), brought victory home for the US Racing team. The team led by Gerhard Ungar and Ralf Schumacher, who last year led Polish driver Kacper Sztuka to win the title (starting the comeback right at Paul Ricard), celebrated on the podium with Australian Jack Beeton in second place. The poleman had no problems at the start, making a masterful getaway with Beeton on his heels, then made no mistakes on the 5.842-meter French track, winning with a gap of 1.4 seconds. His teammate followed, showing great pace, setting the fastest lap of the race, but had no chance to attempt an overtake. Third across the finish line was Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi. The Japanese driver paid for some uncertainty at the start, immediately finding himself in a battle with Brazilian Matheus Ferreira. The duel between the two was particularly intense at the first corner, with Yamakoshi aggressively defending his position from a fiercely attacking Ferreira. After the race, Yamakoshi was penalized five seconds for going off track at turns 1-2, dropping to sixth. Ferreira thus completed an all US Racing podium. Other drivers penalized for track limits violations included Alpine Academy’s Kabir Anurag (US Racing), Kamal Mrad (PHM AIX Racing), Andrija Kostic (Van Amersfoort Racing), Enea Frey (Jenzer Motorsport), and Ethan Ischer (Jenzer Motorsport). All received a five-second penalty added to their overall race time.
 

In fourth place was junior Mercedes driver Alex Powell. The Jamaican-American from Prema also took the Rookie class win, consolidating his lead in the standings. Powell was fully in the fight for the third podium place overall, keeping the two ahead always within close range. Fifth place and second in the Rookie class went to Prema Racing’s Japanese Alpine Academy driver Kean Nakamura-Berta. He was followed across the line by his Emirati teammate Rashid Al Dhaheri. Another Prema Racing driver in the top 10 was Indian Dion Gowda in eighth place. The battle between the two during the race was intense, also involving Van Amersfoort Racing’s Swedish driver Gustav Jonsson. Jonsson, however, broke his front wing in a contact and was forced to pit. Gianmarco Pradel, who crossed the line ninth, received a five-second penalty for a tough battle with Tomass Stolcermanis. The Australian US Racing driver thus finished outside the points, yielding to his German teammate Maxim Rehm, who, in addition, completed the Rookie podium. Rehm himself was involved in an intense battle with Stolcermanis in Race 1. The Latvian Prema Racing driver ended up tenth. Among the other battles that earned highlights, the in-house duel between PHM AIX Racing drivers Maksimilian Popov and Kamal Mrad for P20 was particularly spectacular. Exciting also was the fight for P16, behind Real Racing’s Romanian driver Luca Viisoreanu, with Van Amersfoort Racing’s Andrija Kostic pursued by AKM Motorsport’s Emanuele Olivieri, Jenzer Motorsport’s Swiss driver Ethan Ischer, and Chinese Taipei’s Enzo Yeh, representing R-ace GP.
 

More trouble for Freddie Slater’s car. The Championship leader started from the 24th grid block after an unfortunate qualifying session and was forced to pit during the race. The British Prema Racing driver, however, has two great opportunities to make up for it, starting fourth in Race 2 and from pole in the weekend’s final race.
 

The standings at the top of the leaderboard remain unchanged after Race 1, with Slater in the lead at 240 points, followed by Yamakoshi with 169. Bohra is in third place with 159, then Powell with 134. Jack Beeton rounds out the top 5 with 122 points.


 

Akshay Bohra: “It’s been a great Saturday. Double pole position, P2 for Race 3. Starting the weekend with the first win of the season, I can’t thank the team enough for what they have done. The first race was very good, very clean. I had a good start, from then I managed my race, I tried not to overuse the tires in the first part. In some moments we were close, but I think it was all under control. Obviously, the goal is to make it three out of three, to achieve that we need to focus on our process.”
 

Jack Beeton: “the car seems really strong. The first win for the team all season, and also a one-two on the podium. It shows that what we’ve been doing all season, what we’ve been working on, is finally paying off. Hopefully, it stays like this for the rest of the season. Heading into the race, I knew it would be difficult to overtake, and Akshay did a better job in qualifying. He started ahead and already had the advantage. Basically, after the first lap, when I wasn’t ahead, I knew it would be almost impossible to overtake. I pushed as hard as I could to force him into a mistake, staying close the whole race. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it, hats off to him, he made no mistakes. It was still a nice race.”
 

Alex Powell: “It was a pretty good race in general. Not much went on, we were so close between the three of us, I mean third, fourth, and fifth. We were fighting for the last podium spot, unfortunately, which is kind of a stalemate all the time. I couldn’t make much of it. In the end, it all came down to the start, where you funnel out, because then it’s quite difficult to overtake. Not a bad race, we are just missing something. I think we need to look back, our pace is quite strong, we just need to make the most of it now, really. We have two more races this weekend, and I’m sure we can get some good results with the pace we have.”

 

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