The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy officially gets underway this week at the Cremona Circuit. 230 drivers were verified in the opening round of the championship. The event brings together competitors across all five Rotax categories (Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters) marking the first of four rounds that will define the European season.

The 2026 24 Hours Karting of Italy is scheduled for this weekend (Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday, March 15th) at the 7 Laghi circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo. The event organized by CRG, with the formula of supplying CRG Centurion karts with Honda 390cc engine to all teams, is one of the most successful meetings dedicated to Rental Karting at an international level.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series begins this week at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain. From 11–14 March, drivers will take on the 1699-metre circuit near Zaragoza as the battle for the X30 Euro titles officially gets underway.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series officially began today at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera near Zaragoza in Spain’s Aragón region. Under sunny skies, drivers completed their final free practice sessions before heading into timed qualifying on the fast 1699-metre circuit, known for its long straight lines and strong slipstream effect. The first competitive session of the season immediately delivered tight margins across all categories.

The expanding Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing team has launched a Junior Academy programme for its GB4 efforts, as it bids to scout up and coming talent from karting.

RPM has confirmed its participation in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, as the Irish team continues its commitment to the competitive single-seater category, which will run under full FIA status with the organisation and promotion of ACI (Automobile Club d'Italia) and will mark the debut of the brand-new Tatuus T-326.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series begins this week at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain. From 11–14 March, drivers will take on the 1699-metre circuit near Zaragoza as the battle for the X30 Euro titles officially gets underway.

Parolin Motorsport completed another highly competitive weekend in Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, with dry weather throughout and sunny conditions reaching 19°C on Finals day. The headline result for the factory team came in Mini U10, where Zayne Burgess converted his front-running pace into victory, while Parolin chassis also claimed wins with Benjamin Manach (Ward Racing) in OK and Filippo Frigerio (Babyrace Driver Academy) in Mini Gr3. Parolin Motorsport also added a podium in OK-Junior through Gioele Girardello, 3rd after leading early, while Alexandr Machac secured a solid 6th in Mini Gr3.

On the occasion of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series, Tony Kart Rookie secures the pole position in the MINI Gr.3 U10 class with official driver Blake Hsueh, who finishes third in the Sunday's final.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series begins this week at the Circuito Internacional de Zuera in Spain. From 11–14 March, drivers will take on the 1699-metre circuit near Zaragoza as the battle for the X30 Euro titles officially gets underway.

As the overall result shows, KR chassis performed well in all categories at Lonato, from Mini to KZ. Seven podiums, including two victories, added to the Italian brand's list of achievements in the WSK Super Master Series. With just a few days to go before the final round in Franciacorta, many drivers flying the colours of the Kart Republic factory chassis are extremely well placed to reach the overall podium of the series. The suspense is already over in OK-N Junior: with four wins in four races, Niccolo Perico is already assured of taking the crown!

Australian and family-owned lubricants company Penrite has partnered with Karting Australia to become the naming rights sponsor for the Australian Kart Championship.
 

ROK Cup is always looking ahead and is pleased to announce important news starting from the 2027 season in Italy: the Junior category will adopt the ROK SVR engine, which will replace the ROK GP engine.
 

The countdown is over as the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy prepares to launch its new season at the Cremona Circuit, where 256 drivers are currently entered for the opening event scheduled from March 11 to March 15.

Three weeks earlier in Viterbo, Sodikart and CPB Sport had made a big impact: a one-two finish in the KZ2 Final, with four drivers in the top four places in the provisional championship standings. In Lonato, at South Garda Karting, one of the most demanding tracks of the early season, they confirmed their dominance with a victory and a 3rd place in the Final. Five victories in five races, a title already secured before the final round, and improving results in the Mini category.

Podium finishing F1 Academy driver Aurelia Nobels will move up to the GB3 Championship for the 2026 season, having signed with multiple race winners Hillspeed.

The victories in the penultimate round went to Orlov (KZ2), Manach (OK), Miron (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ).

After a total of 44 qualifying heats, Van Walstijn (KZ2), Calleja (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Perico (OK-NJ), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Wolff (MINI U10) are on top.

The initial heats have been run in Lonato. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining qualifying heats, Prefinals and Finals will follow on Sunday, March 8th.

Karting has always been the proving ground of motorsport. It is where raw talent first reveals itself. But talent is only meaningful if it is exposed properly.

The pole positions went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Walz (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Hsueh (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Perico OK-NJ).

A total of 400 drivers are expected at South Garda Karting for the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato. These are again great figures for categories MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2. 

A total of 400 drivers are expected at South Garda Karting for the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato. These are again great figures for categories MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2. 

Following the market introduction of the Rotax E10, BRP-Rotax is bringing electric karting into competitive RMC (Rotax MAX Challenge) racing. The E10 Mini will now feature as a dedicated category in selected Rotax MAX Challenge championships and race events worldwide, where drivers can qualify for the RMC Grand Finals. The E10 category will debut on the international stage this year in Portimão, Portugal.

The first two days of free practice for the fourth round are underway with 400 registered drivers from 60 nations. From Friday, the event kicks into high gear with qualifying sessions and the first heats. The final phase will take place on Sunday, March 8th, with the Prefinals and Finals broadcast via Live TV Streaming.

RGMMC Group, A leading organizer of international karting championships, announces a new strategic partnership with Playseat®, the global leader in racing simulation cockpits. This collaboration will bridge the gap between real-world karting and the rapidly growing world of esports and sim racing.

The 2025 Yearbook and all WSK Yearbooks dating back to the first volume in 2012 are now available online at wsk.it. They are available both online and in prestigious glossy print editions, featuring all the pictures, race reports, and results from every WSK, Rotax, and F4 karting season.

With just one week remaining before the start of the season, anticipation is building rapidly for the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

Round 1 of the 2026 International Series concluded in Valencia with high expectations following Saturday’s intense action and Sunday delivered once again. Under slightly cloudy skies, drivers returned to the track for a decisive final day, where margins were measured in tenths and the opening weekend standings were settled.

A total of 400 drivers are expected at the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato next March 4-8. This are again great figures for categories MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2.