Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at Arena E in Mülsen

Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at Arena E in Mülsen Read more

The 2026 Champions of the Future season continues this week as the championship arrives at Arena E in Mülsen, Germany, for the third round of the campaign, taking place between 3rd and 6th June.

New round, new circuit, new territory. Champions of the Future heads to Mülsen for Round 3.

New round, new circuit, new territory. Champions of the Future heads to Mülsen for Round 3. Read more

The 2026 Champions of the Future season continues this week as the championship arrives at Arena E in Mülsen, Germany, for the third round of the campaign, taking place between 3rd and 6th June.

Benjamin Foucart extends GK4 championship lead with podium at Spa-Francorchamps!

Benjamin Foucart extends GK4 championship lead with podium at Spa-Francorchamps! Read more

Sticking to a simple no-risk plan, Benjamin Foucart extended his lead in the GK4 Kart Series with a strong second place on Saturday. The seventeen-year-old driver from Braine-le-Château finished second in the IAME X30 Senior National class during the third round of the championship.

Girlpower! Karting talent Adriana Cumbo takes hard-fought second place in IAME Series Benelux

Girlpower! Karting talent Adriana Cumbo takes hard-fought second place in IAME Series Benelux Read more

Running at the front of a field full of boys, Adriana Cumbo took a hard-fought second place during the third round of the IAME Series Benelux. The fourteen-year-old from Montegnée proudly finished as the runner-up in the IAME KA100 category.

Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca

New Territory, New Winners: Champions of the Future Academy Program tackles Greece

New Territory, New Winners: Champions of the Future Academy Program tackles Greece Read more

Heading into Greece would have felt like stepping into the unknown for much of the Champions of the Future Academy Program field as Round 2 arrived on the calendar. Hidden in the Greek hills near Thessaloniki, Circuit 27 made its debut as host of the second round of the season. The brand-new venue welcomed OK-N Junior, OK-N Senior and Mini 60 competitors across two days of racing, producing new championship leaders, podium finishers and memorable moments throughout the weekend.

Nice birthday present: Simon Henrard wins IAME Series Benelux on comeback weekend

Nice birthday present: Simon Henrard wins IAME Series Benelux on comeback weekend Read more

Back in a kart for the first time in years, and the day before his birthday, Simon Henrard won the third round of the IAME Series Benelux. The twenty-five-year-old from Malmedy made his winning return on the Spa circuit, just a few minutes from his home.

Popov becomes sixth different winner in FIA FREC season

Popov becomes sixth different winner in FIA FREC season Read more

Maksimilian Popov became the sixth different winner from six different teams in the opening seven races of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship season after claiming victory in the final race of the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

Successful premiere in Cheb: Great races in Czech Republic

Successful premiere in Cheb: Great races in Czech Republic Read more

145 drivers compete in the first DKM event in Cheb (CZ). Poulsen, Möhring, Kamenik, Skrivan and Staedtler victorious in second race of the season. Next race in Ampfing in mid-July marks halfway point of the season.

Chopra doubles up as Mir and Sami seal Sunday glory in Thessaloniki

Chopra doubles up as Mir and Sami seal Sunday glory in Thessaloniki Read more

The Champions of the Future Academy Program completed its first-ever visit to Greece with another dramatic day of racing at Circuit 27, as Sunday brought fresh winners, last-lap drama and a spectacular conclusion to Round 2.

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb Read more

The second race weekend of the 2026 season in the German Kart Championship is breaking new ground, as the top German kart series heads to Cheb for the first time. The Czech Republic now follows Belgium and Italy to become the third country to host a round of the DKM. The drivers can look forward to a totally new stop on the calendar from 29th to 31st May.

Detroja dominates, drama strikes Junior Final as Circuit 27 delivers

Saturday live stream: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Live timing & Results: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Live timing & Results: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb Read more

The second race weekend of the 2026 season in the German Kart Championship is breaking new ground, as the top German kart series heads to Cheb for the first time. The Czech Republic now follows Belgium and Italy to become the third country to host a round of the DKM. The drivers can look forward to a totally new stop on the calendar from 29th to 31st May.

New territory awaits as COTFA heads to Greece

New territory awaits as COTFA heads to Greece Read more

After a long wait since February, the Champions of the Future Academy Program now returns, this time heading into untouched territory for the series: Greece.

Premiere in Cheb for the German Kart Championship

Premiere in Cheb for the German Kart Championship Read more

Second race weekend sees drivers and teams head to the Czech Republic. This is the third time in the history of the DKM that a round takes place abroad. More than 155 starters expected in five classes.

Kart Republic: KR chassis omnipresent at the front of the field in KZ

Kart Republic: KR chassis omnipresent at the front of the field in KZ Read more

Having already set the fastest time in his group during Friday morning’s Free Practice, Danilo Albanese was awarded the pole position trophy a few hours later with a magnificent lap of 50.867 seconds. A time the Italian driver improved upon further to 50.687 seconds in Saturday’s warm-up!

CRG dominates round 1 of the Euro KZ Championship

CRG dominates round 1 of the Euro KZ Championship Read more

CRG returned to the top step this weekend at the Genk circuit in Belgium, host of Round 1 of the FIA European Championship KZ-KZ2. Pace and outright speed were evident from the very first free practice sessions in the premier KZ category, with Viktor Gustafsson setting the benchmark and Adrian Malheiro confirming the competitiveness of the CRG-TM package.

Italian F4: Perfect weekend for Sammalisto: 3 out of 3 at Vallelunga

Italian F4: Perfect weekend for Sammalisto: 3 out of 3 at Vallelunga Read more

At the Autodromo Piero Taruffi di Vallelunga, venue of the second round of the Italian F4 Championship, US Racing’s Luka Sammalisto completed a perfect weekend. Three wins from the three races he contested for the Finnish driver, who only missed Race 2 because of the group rotation format, with that race instead won by teammate Edu Robinson.

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures pole position for FIA FREC Race 2 at Zandvoort

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures pole position for FIA FREC Race 2 at Zandvoort Read more

Kean Nakamura-Berta claimed his third pole position of the season at Zandvoort, which hosts the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship. The Prema Racing driver topped Qualifying 2 and will start from the front of the grid for the second and final race of the weekend.

FREC: MP Motorsport celebrates home victory as Wheldon claims Race 1 honours at Zandvoort

FREC: MP Motorsport celebrates home victory as Wheldon claims Race 1 honours at Zandvoort Read more

MP Motorsport celebrates its first win of the season on home soil at Zandvoort courtesy of Sebastian Wheldon. The American claimed victory in the opening race of the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship after setting the pace in Thursday’s collective tests, topping Friday’s free practice sessions and securing pole position in Qualifying 1.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

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.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

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.

Wheldon and Macedo lead FIA FREC Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort

Wheldon and Macedo lead FIA FREC Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort Read more

Sebastian Wheldon emerged as the fastest across the two Free Practice sessions that opened the Zandvoort weekend. At the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, the MP Motorsport driver set the overall quickest time in the morning with a lap of 1:30.114 that no one could improve on later in the day as afternoon temperatures rose.

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort Read more

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest in the opening Free Practice session at Zandvoort after setting the pace on Friday morning at the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the eight-event FIA Formula Regional European Championship season this weekend.

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It wThe 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.ill also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

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.

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort Read more

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship weekend at Zandvoort got underway today with the two official collective tests. The Dutch venue welcomed all 30 drivers competing in the second round of the championship, with the field amassing a total of 1,343 laps throughout the day. Among them was Belgian newcomer Thomas Strauven, who missed the opening round at the Red Bull Ring and is making his championship debut this weekend with CL Motorsport.

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24 Read more

The CRG Racing Team is ready for another challenge in the 2026 karting season: the FIA European Championship KZ–KZ2. The continental series for the Shifter categories will be contested over two rounds, with Round 1 taking place this weekend at the Genk circuit in Belgium. The second and final event will be held in Italy at Sarno on 5 July.

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories Read more

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.

First race and first F4 podium for Sofia Zanfari

Published on Friday, April 25, 2025

First race and first F4 podium for Sofia Zanfari

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.

 

Significant progress

Sofia Zanfari made the most of the five test sessions on Friday to significantly improve her lap times between the beginning and end of the day. "I wasn't able to test as much as I would have liked before this first event. Nevertheless, I'm feeling more and more comfortable with my F4. Working with the FFSA Academy engineers and my coach Hadrien David was really productive. I learnt a lot at Nogaro," commented Sofia.

 

After the rain... The podium!

Sofia Zanfari had a difficult Qualifying session in the terrible weather conditions on Saturday, as she was still getting to grips with her single-seater on rain tyres.

"The red flag came out several times, and I was only able to complete two timed laps in the thirty-minute session,"

The Moroccan complained. But this misadventure didn't stop her from making up several places in Race 1 and finishing on the third step of the podium in the women's category, which has seen a large number of female drivers enter F4 this season.

 

F1 Academy in sight

Hadrien David, a former French champion in the discipline and now Sofia's coach, could testify to her rise to prominence at Nogaro.

"The rain came back for Race 2, and I was able to measure her progress in these conditions. Sofia even came very close to scoring a second consecutive podium. Her karting experience also enabled her to show her fighting spirit in the field. It's a shame that a puncture forced her to retire in Race 3. But I remain confident for the next few races, given her potential and determination.”

Today, Sofia Zanfari makes no secret of her ambitions: to showcase herself in F4 and join the F1 Academy in the future.

 

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