‘Thank You, Lewis’

‘Thank You, Lewis’ Read more

245 races. 84 wins. 78 pole positions. 153 podium finishes. Eight World Constructors’ Championships. Six World Drivers’ Championships. A career that, to this point, has been powered solely by Mercedes-Benz; over 20,000 racing laps and 100,000 racing kilometres.

Lia Block, daughter of the famous Ken Block, continue with Williams Racing for the 2025 F1 Academy season

Lia Block, daughter of the famous Ken Block, continue with Williams Racing for the 2025 F1 Academy season Read more

Williams Racing is pleased to announce that American driver Lia Block will continue to represent the team for the 2025 F1 Academy season, racing with ART Grand Prix.

Joshua Dufek joins Hitech Pulse-Eight for 2025 FIA Formula 3 season

Joshua Dufek joins Hitech Pulse-Eight for 2025 FIA Formula 3 season Read more

Hitech Pulse-Eight has confirmed Joshua Dufek for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 season. He joins Martinius Stenshorne and Gerrard Xie and completes the team’s line-up for next year.

Argenti with Prema sign Reza Seewooruthun for 2025 GB3 Championship Campaign

Argenti with Prema sign Reza Seewooruthun for 2025 GB3 Championship Campaign Read more

Argenti with Prema has confirmed the signing of Reza Seewooruthun for its debut campaign in the GB3 Championship. After a successful season in British F4, securing third place in his rookie year, Seewooruthun brings with him a wealth of knowledge and determination as he steps up to GB3.

Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy unveils 2025 Prizes

Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy unveils 2025 Prizes Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy and WSK Promotion are delighted to announce the tickets allocation and the prizes for the 2025 season.

F1 Academy expands grid to 18 cars from 2025

F1 Academy expands grid to 18 cars from 2025 Read more

Today, F1 Academy announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars.

CIK-FIA Approval for MAX Engine Series

CIK-FIA Approval for MAX Engine Series Read more

BRP-Rotax proudly announces that its full lineup of Rotax 125 MAX Evo Kart Engines and E20 Powertrain has received official CIK-FIA Approval since the 2024 racing season. This milestone covers the entire range of engines, from the single-speed Rotax Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, and Senior MAX, as well as the two-speed gearbox-equipped DD2 and the E20 categories.

CotF Academy: Fluxa Cross, Anagnostiadis and Bruno crowned Champions after a fabulous season

CotF Academy: Fluxa Cross, Anagnostiadis and Bruno crowned Champions after a fabulous season Read more

The magnificent Al Forsan International Sport kart circuit and its spectacular layout brought the first season of the Champions of the Future Academy Programme to a close in the sunshine and heat of the United Arab Emirates. The 'arrive and drive' concept of the programme is set to become a benchmark in the world of karting. In the presence of eminent motorsport personalities, Spain's Luna Fluxa Cross in the Senior class, Australia's James Anagnostiadis in the Junior class and Belgium's Priam Bruno in the Mini class received their 2024 Champions trophies.

Kalì Kart has a three-year renewal (2025-2027) FIA-Approval on its entire line of Racing chassis

Kalì Kart has a three-year renewal (2025-2027) FIA-Approval on its entire line of Racing chassis Read more

With the new FIA Karting homologation session, Kalì Kart has confirmed with a three-year renewal (2025-2027) its entire line of Racing chassis produced for international races and the major single-brand trophies: the KK2 and the KK4 chassis.

BWT Alpine F1 Team confirms 21-year-old Nina Gademan as driver in F1 Academy 2025

BWT Alpine F1 Team confirms 21-year-old Nina Gademan as driver in F1 Academy 2025 Read more

BWT Alpine F1 Team has confirmed Dutch driver Nina Gademan as a driver for next season in the F1 Academy. The 21-year-old talent will face her first full season in this all-female racing class in 2025. In 2024, she impressed in the fourth race of the season at the Zandvoort circuit. She was given the opportunity to compete with a Wild Card and crossed the line in fourth place in the first race and tenth in the second. This was good for a total of thirteen points in the championship.

Oliver Goethe to enter maiden FIA Formula 2 season with MP Motorsport

Oliver Goethe to enter maiden FIA Formula 2 season with MP Motorsport Read more

Oliver Goethe stays with MP Motorsport for a full-season campaign in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship.

Karting Australia welcomes two new directors to the board

Karting Australia welcomes two new directors to the board Read more

Karting Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of David White and Dr Sarah Ryan to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the governance and expertise guiding the sport's growth and development in Australia.

World crown for VictoryLane with Kenzo Craigie

World crown for VictoryLane with Kenzo Craigie Read more

The VictoryLane team, which entered 14 drivers at Zuera, propelled Kenzo Craigie to the top step of the IWF24 podium in the X30 Junior class, giving the British hopeful another world crown behind the wheel of a KR after his OK-Junior crown. A benchmark in the X30 categories, VictoryLane has no intention of stopping there, as the French team will continue and strengthen its investment in international IAME competitions in 2025.

MP Motorsport confirm Alessandro Giusti for 2025 F3 campaign

MP Motorsport confirm Alessandro Giusti for 2025 F3 campaign Read more

Alessandro Giusti will race with MP Motorsport in 2025, joining Tim Tramnitz and Bruno Del Pino at the Dutch squad and completing their line-up for next season.

Van Amersfoort Racing welcomes Dante Vinci for a full Formula 4 Campaign in 2025

Van Amersfoort Racing welcomes Dante Vinci for a full Formula 4 Campaign in 2025 Read more

Van Amersfoort Racing is delighted to announce that Australian racing talent Dante Vinci will continue with the team for a full 2025 campaign, competing in the Italian Formula 4 Championship and the Euro 4 Championship. Building on a successful debut with the team at the 2024 Italian F4 finale in Monza, Dante is ready to take on a packed season of Formula 4 racing.

The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar

The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar Read more

Some novelties were added to the WSK Promotion 2025 Karting calendar.

Keanu Al Azhari joins Hitech Pulse-Eight for 2025 GB3 Championship campaign

Keanu Al Azhari joins Hitech Pulse-Eight for 2025 GB3 Championship campaign Read more

Hitech Pulse-Eight has confirmed that Keanu Al Azhari will join the team for the 2025 GB3 Championship.

Breakthrough win for fast female at Summer Series Finale

Breakthrough win for fast female at Summer Series Finale Read more

The final race day of Karting Australia’s GoPro Summer Series saw more history created with Alana Gurney being the first female driver to win a Gold Medal at a Summer Series Event.  The Victorian claimed the Gold Medal in the Cadet 12 Feature Race, while Henry Johnstone turned the tables on Jay Coul after Saturday’s Feature to take Gold in KZ2.

IWF24 - World class victories won after incredible Finals

IWF24 - World class victories won after incredible Finals Read more

Since its creation, the IWF has continually produced top-level finals, bringing together drivers from all over the world on IAME-powered karts that have been proving their worth for many years. Held in Zuera, Spain, the 2024 edition of the IAME Warrior Final crowned four talented drivers after epic duels: Many Nuvolini in X30 Mini, Kenzo Craigie in X30 Junior, Eduardo Dominguez Espinosa in X30 Senior and John Norris in X30 Master.

Coul and Hennock get first national wins at the Australian Summer Series

Coul and Hennock get first national wins at the Australian Summer Series Read more

Victorian Jay Coul and Queenslander Oskar Hennock scored their first national Karting Australia wins during Saturday’s action at the Australian Summer Series presented by GoPro in Melbourne.

Saturday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain

Saturday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain Read more

The major international IAME event of 2024 takes place from 25th to 30th November at the Zuera International Circuit, near Zaragoza. After France, Italy and Portugal, this is the first time that Spain has hosted the eagerly awaited IAME Warriors Final. This prestigious event brings together the drivers who have distinguished themselves in IAME events throughout the season, with some fifty nations represented.

Friday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain

Friday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain Read more

The major international IAME event of 2024 takes place from 25th to 30th November at the Zuera International Circuit, near Zaragoza. After France, Italy and Portugal, this is the first time that Spain has hosted the eagerly awaited IAME Warriors Final. This prestigious event brings together the drivers who have distinguished themselves in IAME events throughout the season, with some fifty nations represented.

OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane

OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane Read more

Racing in the FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior categories for the first time in 2024, the VictoryLane team rounded off its season in style with victory for Rocco Coronel at Cremona in the final round of the WSK Final Cup. The latest success in the most competitive category in world karting confirms the direction taken by the team this season, its working methods and its decision to join forces with the Kart Republic and IAME brands.

Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums

Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums Read more

In the last round of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona, the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR finishes the OKJ final in second place, with Ilie Tristan Crisan. Third position, instead, for the Tony Kart Rookie in the MINI Gr.3 U10.
 

ADM team joins GB4 Championship with planned two-car entry

ADM team joins GB4 Championship with planned two-car entry Read more

The Brackley-based ADM team has confirmed that it will join the GB4 Championship in 2025, with a planned two-car entry for the series’ new era.

Thursday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain

Thursday live streaming coverage: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain Read more

The major international IAME event of 2024 takes place from 25th to 30th November at the Zuera International Circuit, near Zaragoza. After France, Italy and Portugal, this is the first time that Spain has hosted the eagerly awaited IAME Warriors Final. This prestigious event brings together the drivers who have distinguished themselves in IAME events throughout the season, with some fifty nations represented.

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2 Read more

Birel ART shone again in Las Vegas with a fine victory at the SKUSA Supernats XXVII. Daniel Vasile (Italkart) won the Pro Shifter category, continuing from Matheus Morgatto's domination until two laps from the finish of the Final after an incredible comeback. Pedro Hiltbrand meanwhile made up five places to take 2nd place on the podium. Cristian Bertuca maintained a very fast pace throughout the race, but was unlucky in the Final, while Jordon Lennox made a remarkable comeback by finishing in the top 15 after moving up six places.

Wednesday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain

Wednesday live stream: IAME Warriors Finals 2024 at the Zuera International Circuit in Spain Read more

The major international IAME event of 2024 takes place from 25th to 30th November at the Zuera International Circuit, near Zaragoza. After France, Italy and Portugal, this is the first time that Spain has hosted the eagerly awaited IAME Warriors Final. This prestigious event brings together the drivers who have distinguished themselves in IAME events throughout the season, with some fifty nations represented.

IWF24 - Intense Qualifying sessions in Zuera

IWF24 - Intense Qualifying sessions in Zuera Read more

In Spain, the IWF24 got off to a fast start, with 363 competitors storming the Zuera International Circuit from the first official Free Practice sessions. There was no shortage of work on the part of the teams to get their drivers in the best possible condition for the race and, above all, for the Qualifying sessions that are so important at this world-class event. On a perfectly dry track, the fastest times were set by Italy's Danny Carenini in the X30 Senior class, Great Britain's Evan Purcelle in the X30 Junior class, Sweden's Ludwig Granquist in the X30 Mini class and France's Nicolas Picot in the X30 Master class. But from pole position to victory, there's a long way to go, with a host of races scheduled from Wednesday to Saturday.

An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi

An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi Read more

With the last race weekend of the year having just ended with a winning double in KZ2 at Cremona, it's time to look back on a simply fantastic season for the French brand, which is also the world's leading manufacturer of karts.

FRECA: Tuukka Taponen clinches third consecutive win at Mugello in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine

Published on Sunday, July 14, 2024

FRECA: Tuukka Taponen clinches third consecutive win at Mugello in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine

Tuukka Taponen had a perfect start to the weekend, claiming his third consecutive victory in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine during the first race at Mugello. This record, previously held only by the 2021 champion Gregoire Saucy, has now been matched by the Finnish driver, who also achieved his third consecutive pole position on the Tuscan hills.



The R-ace GP driver displayed an unbeatable pace, bringing him significantly closer to series leader Rafael Camara (also a Ferrari Driver Academy driver), now just 31 points ahead. Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) also had a noteworthy performance, maintaining second place from start to finish and setting the fastest lap of the race. Although Badoer could not challenge Taponen’s dominance, he successfully fended off a fierce battle from his teammates Ivan Domingues and Pedro Clerot for the final podium spot. Domingues ultimately prevailed, climbing from fifth to secure the bronze medal and the rookie classification victory.
 

Clerot finished fourth, ahead of Camara (Prema Racing) in fifth. The Brazilian ace had a slightly challenging race, being overtaken by Domingues at the restart following the sole neutralization, which was necessary due to Giovanni Maschio‘s (RPM) car being stranded in the gravel at the first corner with a damaged suspension after contact with Nicola Lacorte (Trident Motorsport). Michael Belov, another driver from the Italian team, performed well, finishing sixth ahead of a determined James Wharton (Prema Racing), who climbed from eleventh to seventh. Rounding out the top ten were Nikita Bedrin (MP Motorsport), Noah Strømested (RPM), who returned to the points after a tough weekend in Hungary, and Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing).



The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine will fire up the engines again tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM for the second qualifying session, which will determine the starting grid for the final race of the fifth weekend of the season. As usual, the official session will be broadcast live on the championship’s official YouTube channel.

 

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