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

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.

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

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.

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit

Flavio Caira takes podium X30 Juniors at Karting Genk Circuit Read more

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

Successful DKM premiere in Mariembourg Read more

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

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET 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.

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 1 of the German Kart Championship at Mariembourg in Belgium

Saturday live stream: Round 1 of the German Kart Championship at Mariembourg in Belgium

Saturday live stream: Round 1 of the German Kart Championship at Mariembourg in Belgium Read more

Mariembourg in Belgium hosts the German Kart Championship for the first time. Full field of 188 drivers. First showdown in the “Road to DTM” competition. The Qualifying Heats will be streamed live from 13:10.

Live timing & Results: Round 1 of the German Kart Championship at Mariembourg in Belgium

Live timing & Results: Round 1 of the German Kart Championship at Mariembourg in Belgium Read more

Mariembourg in Belgium hosts the German Kart Championship for the first time. Full field of 188 drivers. First showdown in the “Road to DTM” competition.

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener Read more

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.

New track to kick off the DKM season

New track to kick off the DKM season Read more

Mariembourg, Belgium, hosts the German Kart Championship for the first time. There is a full field of 188 drivers, and this is the first showdown in the “Road to DTM” competition.

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Sunday Deciders Turn the Tables

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Sunday Deciders Turn the Tables Read more

A warmer breeze and a clearer sky greeted drivers for the second and final day of racing in Valencia. The Mini 60, OK-N Junior, and OK-N Senior categories delivered intense on-track drama as the fight for the series rankings continued to unfold. Sunday featured an entire fresh day with timed qualifying sessions, two more qualifying heats per category, and the all-important finals with the storylines shaken up again since Saturday.

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Saturday Showdowns in Spain

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Saturday Showdowns in Spain Read more

Under cloudy skies at the Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, the second round of the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program kicked off with intense competition across the Mini 60, OK-N Junior, and OK-N Senior categories. With the rain holding off, Saturday delivered a dry first day highlighted by several standout performances that set the tone for the rest of the weekend.

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback! Read more

MARIEMBOURG - From last to first place! Luis Bielande did it on Sunday during the opening round of the IAME Series Benelux. The ten-year-old karting talent from Charleroi impressively won the final on the Mariembourg circuit despite engine problems in qualifying. In doing so, he proved that he can also excel at this higher level of competition. 

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

CotF Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5

CotF Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5 Read more

The organisers of the Champions of the Future Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5 of the 2025 season. Originally scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, the event will now be held at Al Ain Raceway due to unforeseen circumstances.

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Macéo Capietto leads final session as Pre-Season FRECA-Testing wraps up in Barcelona

Macéo Capietto leads final session as Pre-Season FRECA-Testing wraps up in Barcelona Read more

The first official outing of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine came to a close this afternoon at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the fourth and final session of the two-day pre-season collective test.

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo Read more

The ROK Cup Italy continues its seasonal journey with the second round held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo (PV). Almost 200 are the attendants in the seven categories competing, in a weekend featured by good weather. At the end of Sunday, we have the following championship leaders: Almekdad Ghazi (Mini ROK U10), Bissa Patrick (Mini ROK), Cichoracki Tomasz (Junior ROK), Giudice Andrea (Senior ROK), Sorbello Andrea (Expert ROK), Ferrari Riccardo (Super ROK) and Pasiewicz Karol (Shifter ROK).

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition Read more

Since its creation in 2010, the IPK factory has rapidly established itself as one of the leading companies in the global karting market, thanks to its innovative technology and the quality of the products it sells. In 2025, IPKarting will rely on its extremely competitive chassis brands - Formula K, Praga, OK1, RS Kart and Tillotson - but also on a renowned Racing Team which has been reorganised during the off-season and which its managers are pleased to officially present.

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos Read more

The Birelart Racing Team got the FIA Karting European OK and OK-Junior Championship off to a flying start at Campillos. Although the final results did not fully reflect the potential seen on track, the performances nevertheless highlighted the quality of the preparation and the cohesion of the team.

Matteo De Palo tops the times in Barcelona afternoon session

Matteo De Palo tops the times in Barcelona afternoon session Read more

The Barcelona sun returned for the afternoon session of the FRECA opening pre-season test, offering teams and drivers ideal conditions to continue fine-tuning their setups and gathering valuable data ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Luke Browning to drive FW47 in Bahrain FP1 session

Luke Browning to drive FW47 in Bahrain FP1 session Read more

Atlassian Williams Racing is pleased to announce that Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning will take part in the first Free Practice Session at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, fulfilling one of four mandated rookie driver sessions this year.

HRT to compete in the ADAC GT Masters with three Ford Mustang GT3

HRT to compete in the ADAC GT Masters with three Ford Mustang GT3 Read more

At the end of last season, the Haupt Racing Team announced the return of the Ford brand to the ADAC GT Masters in 2025 after a ten-year hiatus. Now it has been revealed that HRT Ford Performance will be racing with three Ford Mustang GT3. These will make a first appearance at the season-opener from 23rd to 25th May at the Lausitzring, as part of the DTM programme.

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship Read more

With the Prema Racing team and IAME engines, KR chassis dominated the first of four rounds of the FIA Karting European Championships in OK and OK-Junior. At Campillos in Spain, the results of the two Finals spoke for themselves: Noah Baglin won brilliantly in the youngest category ahead of his team-mate Dean Hoogendoorn and James Anagnostiadis triumphed in OK, while Dries Van Langendonck secured a second double for the Kart Republic factory.

Tony Kart at the start of the 1st round of the European Championship for OK-OKJ

Tony Kart at the start of the 1st round of the European Championship for OK-OKJ Read more

On the Spanish circuit of Campillos, the Racer 401 T is fast and competitive in both categories. After the strong performances shown throughout the weekend, in the two finals the Racing Team down not gain the results within its reach.

Euro OK-OKJ complicated for CRG drivers in Campillos

Euro OK-OKJ complicated for CRG drivers in Campillos Read more

Round 1 of the FIA European Championship ended with results below expectations and potential for the CRG Racing Team drivers. On the one hand, the rain on Thursday and part of Friday complicated the work plans and, at the same time, a bit of bad luck in some key moments of the weekend did not allow them to fight in the upper parts of the standings in this 1st of the 4 scheduled seasonal appointments.

Iron Dames claim victory at European Le Mans Series opener after dominant drive

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Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Célia Martin kicked off the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) campaign with a hard-fought victory – the first of the Iron Dames X Porsche partnership – after stamping their authority on the four-hour contest with a commanding performance.

Akshay Bohra is the new Euro 4 Championship Champion, US Racing is celebrating also with Maxim Rehm winning Race 3

Published on Sunday, October 6, 2024

Akshay Bohra is the new Euro 4 Championship Champion, US Racing is celebrating also with Maxim Rehm winning Race 3

Monza - The Euro 4 Championship 2024, the second edition of the Championship promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, concluded with Race 3 at Monza. The new Champion is Akshay Bohra, the Indian-American driver from US Racing. After two P2 finishes this weekend, Bohra entered Race 3 as the Championship leader, with only Freddie Slater from Prema Racing and Hiyu Yamakoshi from Van Amersfoort left in the title fight. However, Yamakoshi needed nothing less than a win, with Bohra finishing out of the points, to claim the title. Given these conditions, Bohra was virtually crowned Champion after the first few laps of Race 3, when Slater retired, and Yamakoshi went off track following a collision, rejoining from the back of the field. Big celebrations for the team led by Gerhard Ungar and Ralf Schumacher, with the win in the weekend's final race for the German driver Maxim Rehm. It was also the first podium of the season for Italian driver Davide Larini from PHM Aix Racing. In third place, Alpine Academy driver Kean Nakamura-Berta from Prema Racing, with this result, secured the Rookie Champion title.
 

In fourth position, US Racing's Australian driver Gianmarco Pradel finished ahead of the newly crowned series champion Akshay Bohra, who, after starting from seventh on the grid, ended up fifth. In sixth place was another US Racing driver, Australian Jack Beeton. Swiss driver Enea Frey from Jenzer Motorsport crossed the line in seventh, but a five-second penalty for forcing Olivieri off track dropped him down the order. Latvian driver Tomass Stolcermanis from Prema Racing thus finished seventh and the third-best Rookie, behind Maxim Rehm and Kean Nakamura-Berta. Finnish driver Luka Sammalisto from R-ace GP took eighth place. The final top 10 positions were rounded off by Italian driver Emanuele Olivieri from AKM Motorsport in ninth, and Luca Viisoreanu from Real Racing in tenth.



 

The last race of the Championship was spectacular, with Akshay Bohra’s coronation coming in a 30-minute + 1 lap battle full of surprises. Kean Nakamura-Berta started from pole position and was immediately challenged by Mercedes Junior Alex Powell from Prema Racing and Davide Larini. Slater’s race ended on the first lap after an off-track excursion. He returned to the pits, but his race was over. Luca Viisoreanu, the Romanian driver and Real Racing’s representative at Monza, put on an exceptionally strong performance, fighting for the podium positions and even running third at one point during Race 3. On lap two, the incident between Aurelia Nobels from ART Grand Prix and Hiyu Yamakoshi, resulting in a 10-second penalty for the Brazilian driver.
 

Powell, who had claimed his maiden F4 victory earlier in the weekend, damaged his front wing in the race battles and was forced to pit for repairs. The American-Jamaican driver fought his way back up to finish 14th.
 

Two Safety Car periods occurred in the race, with Davide Larini leading the first restart and Kean Nakamura-Berta the second, which resumed racing on the final lap. Both neutralizations were caused by incidents involving ART Grand Prix driver Bianca Bustamante. The Filipino driver managed to continue after the first incident but had a race incident and crashed into the barriers in the second, ending her race. The driver was ok after the incident. Maxim Rehm’s decisive move for his first win of the season came during the final restart, sparking a battle that also allowed Larini to advance.
 

The three races at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza were exceptionally lively, with frequent changes in the lead as drivers took full advantage of the slipstream on the long straights. The Temple of Speed will again host fierce battles on October 27 during the final ACI Racing Weekend of the season, with the concluding round of the Italian F.4 Championship.



Akshay Bohra: “I couldn’t ask for more. We had a suboptimal race, but I just tried to stay calm once I understood more or less what had happened. Today I became a Champion in car racing. I’ve learned a lot this year. I made some mistakes that I’ve learned so much from. This year I really felt like I gave it my all. Last year, I played it safe and maybe had decent results, but I didn’t learn much, unlike this year where I’ve learned from mistakes. Also, the heights we’ve reached have been incredible, like today. I have to thank my whole team, ADD, and US Racing for everything they’ve done for me, my family and friends, and everyone else who has supported me throughout my career and development as a driver.”


Maxim Rehm: “We came here knowing we had speed from the test day. We were generally confident. We showed that in qualifying 1 by taking pole. Unfortunately, in qualifying 2, I didn’t make the best decision about track position, and sadly, we couldn’t get a lap in, finishing last in that session. Luckily, the second-fastest lap was good enough, so we started mid-pack. In Race 3, we started from 13th. We knew we had the speed, we just needed to pull everything together. That’s what we did: we worked our way forward step by step, lap by lap, overtaking one car at a time. I ended up P2, the Safety Car restart was crucial, and it was all about getting the best speed for the first corner. I had that, and I seized the opportunity to pass Nakamura and take the win.”
 

Davide Larini: “I’ve been very fast since qualifying, in fact, I took pole. Unfortunately, I had some bad luck in both races. I knew this was my last chance, so I gave it everything I had. Sadly, the Safety Car kind of ruined the race by bunching us up again. In the end, I managed to finish second, thanks to the Safety Car restart. It’s a result we’ll take home, the first podium of the season, and I’m super happy.”
 

Kean Nakamura-Berta: “Race 3 was a decent result. P3, Rookie Champion. I’m a bit disappointed with how the race ended, leading until the last lap hurts. I knew it would be tough to hold on to the lead, especially with the long straight leading into turn 1. The Safety Car restart wasn’t ideal. The team did a really good job; they gave me a car capable of staying at the front all weekend. I’m happy with the Team and Rookie titles. I’m just a little disappointed with myself, maybe I could have pushed a bit more and held onto the lead for the final lap. Anyway, it was a really good weekend, and thanks to Prema for their hard work.”

 

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