Live timing & Results: Round 5 of the German Kart Championship at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf

Live timing & Results: Round 5 of the German Kart Championship at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf Read more

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck.

F1 Academy concludes trailblazing inaugural Rookie Test

F1 Academy concludes trailblazing inaugural Rookie Test Read more

F1 Academy has taken a significant stride forward in its mission to identify and nurture the next generation of female racing talent, after successfully concluding its inaugural Rookie Test at Circuito de Navarra today.

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 4 at the Slovakia Ring, Bratislava

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 4 at the Slovakia Ring, Bratislava Read more

The Champions of the Future Academy Program returns to the excitement of racing from 19th to 21st September at the Slovakia Ring. Located east of Bratislava, the circuit has recently earned its stripes by hosting its first major international competitions. The first part of the season has seen a hierarchy emerge, but a lot can still happen in all categories, OK-N Senior, OK-N Junior, Mini 60 and Mini U10. 

The CotF Academy program enters the second half of the season!

The CotF Academy program enters the second half of the season! Read more

After three exciting rounds in Portimao, Valencia and Jesolo, followed by a summer break of just over two months, the Champions of the Future Academy Program will return to the excitement of racing from 19th to 21th September at the Slovakia Ring. Located east of Bratislava, the circuit has recently earned its stripes by hosting its first major international competitions. The first part of the season has seen a hierarchy emerge, but a lot can still happen in all categories, OK-N Senior, OK-N Junior, Mini 60 and Mini U10.A unique international experience

Trident announces Brazilian Toniolo as the first driver for the F4 entry

Trident announces Brazilian Toniolo as the first driver for the F4 entry Read more

On June 9th, Trident officially announced its entry into the Italian Formula 4 Championship and the E4 Championship 2026. Today, the team led by Maurizio Salvadori is proud to unveil the first driver selected for this new chapter: Augustus Toniolo.
 

Rental drivers from around the world ready for the 2025 CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Rental drivers from around the world ready for the 2025 CRG Rental Kart World Contest Read more

The 2025 CRG Rental Kart World Contest, scheduled to take place in Castelletto di Branduzzo on October 18–19, promises to be a spectacular edition. Drivers from more than 15 different countries are expected for a weekend that will feature two distinct Rental race formats: on Saturday, the Sprint Cup will take place, including practice sessions, qualifying, two heats, a last-chance race, and Finals; on Sunday, the Endurance Cup will be held over a 6-hour distance.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Motorsport UK power 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class on Sustainable Fuel

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Motorsport UK power 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class on Sustainable Fuel Read more

The 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class, one of four classes within the British Kart Championships, has been powered by sustainable fuel thanks to funding provided by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Delivered in collaboration with Motorsport UK, the use of sustainable fuel from Round Three of the Championship achieved a 55% reduction in emissions compared to its fossil fuel equivalent.

Birelart shows determination at the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad

Birelart shows determination at the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories took place from 11th to 14th September at the historic Åsum Ring in Kristianstad, Sweden. As always at this level, the sporting intensity was at its peak, with a world title awarded on a single event, in an atmosphere combining suspense and twists and turns. The unpredictable weather on the south-east coast of Sweden did nothing to make things easier for the 217 drivers taking part (109 in OK-Junior, 108 in OK), adding an element of uncertainty to the competition.

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returns to action in Barcelona

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returns to action in Barcelona Read more

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine heads to Spain for the eighth and antepenultimate round of the 2025 season, taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, also home to the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.

Showdown in Wackersdorf: DKM ahead of the big season finale

Showdown in Wackersdorf: DKM ahead of the big season finale Read more

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck. Both race days can be viewed via livestream on adac.de/motorsport and on the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel. On Saturday, coverage begins at 1 p.m. with the first heats, while the final decisions on Sunday can be followed live from 9:30 a.m.

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK Read more

What a season for Energy Corse! The team has delivered a string of top-level performances since the start of the season in various categories, particularly in OK and Junior. In Kristianstad, Sweden, Lev Krutoholov took 3rd place on the podium in OK after a perfectly controlled race by the Ukrainian. This performance is comparable to that achieved just a year earlier at the World Championship in the United Kingdom by Matthew Higgins. More than ever, Energy Corse remains a benchmark on the international scene, capable of beating the biggest teams.

Family Lemmens sold Karting Genk: MP Group expands karting activities further with acquisition of legendary Genk Karting Track

Family Lemmens sold Karting Genk: MP Group expands karting activities further with acquisition of legendary Genk Karting Track Read more

The MP Group has further expanded its karting activities by acquiring the legendary karting circuit Karting Genk. To this end, MP owner Henk de Jong reached an agreement with the Lemmens family, who opened the outdoor track at Horensbergdam in 1983 and have owned it ever since. MP, best known in the Netherlands for its leading Formula racing team MP Motorsport, has been working for several years to grow its presence in karting—the foundation of the talent ladder that MP Motorsport offers all the way up to Formula 2.

Double podium in F4 at Lédenon for Sofia Zanfari

Double podium in F4 at Lédenon for Sofia Zanfari Read more

The young Moroccan driver once again distinguished herself in the French F4 Championship during the fifth and penultimate round at the Lédenon circuit. She managed to climb onto the women's podium in Races 2 and 3 after some spectacular battles.

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team working on the 2026 driver line-up

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team working on the 2026 driver line-up Read more

After the announcement of the multi-year partnership between Kalì Kart and the new title sponsor Lenovo, the management of the historic CRG brand is working to define the 2026 drivers’ line-up of the team, which will be dedicated to the under-16 junior categories: Mini, OKNJ, OKJ, and OK. The racing program will include participation in all FIA Karting events (European Championship and World Championship for OK and OKJ classes), as well as a structure that will be active in Italy for the Mini U10 / Gr3 and OKN Junior categories.

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles Read more

KR-IAME teams dominated the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad. In OK, Thibaut Ramaekers had a perfect Final to beat Joe Turney. In OK-Junior, Noah Baglin led from start to finish and was joined on the podium by two other drivers equipped with KR chassis. The technical and sporting decisions taken by the Kart Republic factory clearly contributed to this exceptional overall result, while ensuring that satellite teams had highly competitive equipment.

Meet in Laval to wrap up the 2025 NSK Season

Meet in Laval to wrap up the 2025 NSK Season Read more

This year, Laval will host the closing round of the NSK season. The 3rd event of 2025 is set to take place in Mayenne, from September 18 to 21, on the Laval Beausoleil Louis Paillard International Circuit. Interest in the flagship French series continues to grow, with 236 participants expected, including 90 in the Max Senior category alone – the headline class of the NSK that once again proves its strong appeal among drivers.

FIA World Championship OK & OK Junior: Positive weekend for CRG

FIA World Championship OK & OK Junior: Positive weekend for CRG Read more

The season’s most important event for the OK and OK Junior categories concluded at the Kristanstad circuit in Sweden. After last year’s OK title in England, the CRG Racing team arrived in Sweden ready to fight for top results again. Despite strong pace throughout the weekend, the decisive step for a podium finish in Sunday’s Finals was just missing.

Prize Package Confirmed for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28

Prize Package Confirmed for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 is set to be a record-breaking event on November 12-16 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For a third straight year, karters from around the world will converge on the Las Vegas, Nevada facility to compete for a space in the SKUSA record books. Part of the battle to etch their name in history on SuperSunday will be to take home a piece of the prize package, valued at roughly $45,000.

Ramaekers and Baglin crowned FIA Karting World Champions

Ramaekers and Baglin crowned FIA Karting World Champions Read more

The Kristianstad circuit crowned two promising young motorsport talents at the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior. No stranger to the podium at major international events, Belgium's Thibaut Ramaekers claimed the top spot this afternoon. A year after losing the title on the last lap, Britain's Noah Baglin bounced back in OK-Junior, dominating his rivals at the decisive moment of the competition.

Trident to line up in Baku with Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens van Hoepen

Trident to line up in Baku with Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens van Hoepen Read more

After bidding farewell and thanking Max Esterson and Sami Meguetounif for their contribution to the team, Trident Motorsport is ready to turn the page with a brand-new line-up for the upcoming round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, scheduled from September 12–14 on the streets of Baku. Tackling the demanding Azerbaijani city circuit, the Italian team will hand F2 debuts to Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens Van Hoepen. 

Wheldon wins Race 3 of the E4 Championship at Mugello with a superb restart

Wheldon wins Race 3 of the E4 Championship at Mugello with a superb restart Read more

The second round of the E4 Championship at Mugello Circuit ended with one final twist. After Kean Nakamura-Berta’s success in Race 1 and Alex Powell’s victory in Race 2 (following the 5-second penalty handed to Nakamura-Berta, first under the checkered flag), the last race of the weekend went to Sebastian Wheldon.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

A spectacular show in Kristianstad during the qualifying heats

A spectacular show in Kristianstad during the qualifying heats Read more

In Sweden, the two FIA Karting World Championship titles - OK & Junior - are more coveted than ever on the spectacular Åsum Ring. The intensity of the 30 Qualifying Heats held from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, in very pleasant weather conditions, clearly demonstrated this. An initial selection took place with 72 drivers qualifying for Sunday's Super Heats in each category. There will now be only 36 in each Final, out of an initial total of 109 in OK-Junior and 105 in OK. Britain's Noah Baglin in the 12-14 age group and Australia's James Anagnostiadis in OK lead the intermediate standings.

Kean Nakamura-Berta first across the line but penalized: Alex Powell wins Race 2

Kean Nakamura-Berta first across the line but penalized: Alex Powell wins Race 2 Read more

Drama and excitement marked Race 2 of the E4 Championship at Mugello. Kean Nakamura-Berta with Prema Racing, already victorious in Race 1 this morning, crossed the line first again. However, the Japanese-Slovak driver lost the win due to a five-second penalty imposed by the Stewards, following his defense at the start against Alex Powell with R-ace GP. To hold position, Nakamura-Berta ran beyond track limits, resulting in the infringement. Given the gap to the rest of the field, the penalty relegated him to P2, though he still takes the championship lead with 94 points.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello

Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello Read more

Mugello - Qualifying for the second round of the E4 Championship at Mugello Circuit delivered both spectacle and confirmation. On one of the most technical and selective tracks of the season, Kean Nakamura-Berta with Prema Racing was the absolute star, taking two pole positions. Fighting for the top spot and securing pole for Race 3 was Mercedes junior Alex Powell with R-ace GP, who had already impressed on this track in July during the Italian F.4 Championship, and once again shows his strong feeling with the Scarperia circuit.

Kelleher and Hoogendoorn start the World Championship in Pole Position

Kelleher and Hoogendoorn start the World Championship in Pole Position Read more

In Sweden, everything is in place for a great sporting event with the 2025 Mondokart.com World Championship – OK & Junior. The rain on Thursday morning at the start of private practice quickly gave way to much more pleasant weather, and the Qualifying sessions took place in excellent conditions at the Kristianstad circuit. An initial ranking has emerged, with most of the favourites in contention. Recently crowned European Champion, Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorn set the fastest time in OK-Junior. In OK, Ireland's Daniel Kelleher was the fastest. A total of 30 Qualifying Heats are on the schedule before Sunday's Final stages.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

 

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.
 

Lucas Fluxa signs with Hillspeed for final events of 2025 GB3 Championship season

Lucas Fluxa signs with Hillspeed for final events of 2025 GB3 Championship season Read more

Mallorca-born contender Lucas Fluxa will complete his maiden season in the GB3 Championship as a Hillspeed driver, after the multiple race-winning team confirmed it has signed a deal with the rapid 16-year-old.

GB3: New Zealander Jacob Douglas joins Chris Dittmann Racing at Silverstone

Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024

GB3: New Zealander Jacob Douglas joins Chris Dittmann Racing at Silverstone

Chris Dittmann Racing has confirmed that Jacob Douglas will join the team for a pair of GB3 Championship meetings, beginning with this weekend’s event at Silverstone (July 25-28).

The teenager, from Christchurch in New Zealand, has been racing since he was eight years old, and was a four-time New Zealand Karting Champion before turning 15. He made his car racing debut that same year, becoming Rookie Champion in South Island Formula Ford, and took second and third place finishes in a one-off appearance in Formula Pro USA.

Competing in USF2000 in 2022, Jacob quickly adapted, taking three top-fives in the final eight races of the season, and he won the YACademy Winter Series USF Juniors title early the following year. Returning to USF2000, Jacob took two wins and three further podiums en route to sixth in the championship.

With his eyes set on graduating to USF Pro 2000 next year, the 18-year-old has spent time back home working hard off-track and won the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the Elite MotorSport Academy, put on by the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust. He also travelled to the United Kingdom, testing the GB3 Championship car with Chris Dittmann Racing at Silverstone, Donington Park, Brands Hatch and Snetterton.

Showing a promising pace, despite some challenging weather conditions, Jacob will return to the UK and continue his development by competing in the upcoming rounds at Silverstone and again at Donington Park in September. The New Zealander will join up with the team’s full-time pairing of Seb Murray and Flynn Jackes.

Jacob Douglas said: “I am really excited to make my European debut in the GB3 Championship with Chris Dittmann Racing at Silverstone. These races will help me continue in my preparation to be ready to return for a full season in USF Pro 2000 in 2025. This year has been a year for development, and my time in the UK will enable me to get experience on new tracks and learn in the hardest environment we can.

“I was very fortunate to head over in May, testing with the team. Learning the next level of downforce is the goal with the GB3 Championship, and really getting a good feel for that style of racing so we can hit the ground running next year, rather than having a year off and not advancing or improving.

“Chris Dittmann Racing is a good team and is great for what we need. We need the laps and the experience. We’re not fighting for the championship, so our focus is on performing as well as possible and getting the most out of the opportunity.”

Team Principal Chris Dittmann said: “We’re looking forward to getting back on track with Jacob as he tackles his first GB3 Championship race weekend with the team. He showed good pace and ability in testing, both in the car and out, so we’ll now be putting it all together in race action for him and helping him to continue to grow and develop as a young driver, which is what the team is all about. It’s good to see he’s been working hard on things back home, so when we head out for testing, he’ll be ready to go.”


For more championship information visit www.gb-3.net 

 

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