The preparation phase for the 2026 season continues this weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team, which will take part in the 2nd round of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona circuit. The most important news the team brings this week is the arrival of Davide Bottaro in the top OK class, following the Italian driver’s move from the CRG team, with which he raced up to the FIA World Championship in Sweden, to the Lenovo team.

BRP-Rotax and Porsche Motorsport have entered a partnership that brings together two world-class brands in motorsport. WSK Promotion is pleased to announce, that as part of this collaboration, the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia and the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will work together to support each other and to promote the development of emerging racing talent.

Since its inception in 2018, the Superkarts! USA Winter Series has been situated in the state of Florida, hosting events at Ocala Gran Prix, AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires and, most recently, the Orlando Kart Center. Each venue has provided its own uniqueness and history throughout the eight years of the program. Year nine of the SKUSA Winter Series will present a new location, with both events of the 2026 schedule to be held at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas.

Charlotte – Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) announced that it will expand to two classes beginning in 2026, accepting both the first-generation Ligier JS F4 car and a modified version of the second-generation Ligier JS F422 car to run side by side. With both cars eligible to race in Ligier JFC, teams or drivers owning the newer Ligier JS F422 will enjoy both increased flexibility and usage opportunities, as they’re able to compete in either Ligier JFC or Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) with just a few simple parts changes. Regardless of which car they use, all drivers competing in Ligier JFC will have equal opportunity to stand on the podium and earn the championship-winning scholarship, as both classes will be recognized separately on race podiums and with year-end prizes.

Ahead of the 2026–2028 FIA Karting homologation cycle, the Italian manufacturer has renewed its range of engines for both international and national classes, from MINI to Shifter, including the OK categories.
 

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse chassis were once again in the spotlight in a different context, the IAME Warriors Final in Valencia. Thanks to fruitful collaborations with the Xcel Motorsport and Valier Motorsport teams, top-level performances rewarded the work done and the competitiveness of the equipment.

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Scognamiglio (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Bertuca (KZ2).      

With the 2025 ROK season coming to an end, all eyes are already on 2026, a year that promises to be exciting thanks to new developments and unmissable events!

BRP-Rotax is taking kart racing into a new era by announcing the availability of the Rotax E10. Developed entirely in-house and tailored to the specific demands of kart racing, the E10 combines performance, simplicity and sustainability – making the sport more exciting and accessible than ever. True to the “Race your Way” philosophy, the E10 delivers performance, fairness and zero-emission racing – enabling young talents from the age of six and hobby drivers alike to experience authentic electric race kart performance.

On the final day of IWF25, the sun shone down on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero and temperatures rose above 20°C. On the track, it was even hotter, with breathtaking races in all categories. The Finals were full of incredible suspense, and often the winner was not decided until the last lap, or even the last corner. With flawless organisation, the IAME Warriors Final confirmed its status as a world-class event.

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.

The major event in the 2025 IAME calendar got off to an intense start at the Lucas Guerrero International Circuit in Chiva, near Valencia. The substantial amount of entrants confirms the appeal of this event, and every available space in the paddock was needed to accommodate the drivers and the numerous teams in the best possible conditions. IAME, together with its partners RGMMC and the Spanish circuit managers, is once again offering a high standard of organisation this year.

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and 30% KR chassis in a strong field of 357 entrants.

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK categories, while Parolin chassis also reached the podium with Modena Kart and shone in the hands of other partner teams.

With 122 entries, the X30 Senior category will once again be the showcase of the IWF25, but the spectacle promises to be just as exciting in X30 Junior (114 drivers), X30 Mini (89), X30 Master (28) and S125 (35). This will be the first time the new IAME S125 engine has been used in this event. Regardless of the category, IAME engines have been the benchmark in terms of performance and reliability for many decades.

The Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero will be the sixth circuit to host the IWF. Alongside IAME Karting and RGMMC, the Spanish circuit team is fully committed to making this event a major highlight of the international season. The 1428-metre track in Chiva is well-versed in organising major events and has always been known for offering intense and exciting races.

The Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero will be the sixth circuit to host the IWF. Alongside IAME Karting and RGMMC, the Spanish circuit team is fully committed to making this event a major highlight of the international season. The 1428-metre track in Chiva is well-versed in organising major events and has always been known for offering intense and exciting races.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returned to the track this morning at Monza for the final qualifying session of the year. The atmosphere was electric ahead of what promises to be a historic afternoon at the Temple of Speed, where the series will contest its 100th race and crown not only the 2025 Drivers’ Champion, already decided in favour of Freddie Slater, but also the Teams’ title, still open between R-ace GP and Prema Racing.

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in strong performances. On a dry and fast track, the Italian brand once again combined pure speed, consistency and technical reliability.

PREMA Racing put up a dominant showing as the 2025 E4 Championship came to its close at Monza. One week after claiming the Italian Formula 4 title, Japanese-Slovakian Kean Nakamura-Berta delivered an incredible triple win at Monza to claim the three-event series title in absolute style. Nakamura started from pole in all three races and was able to fight back even when the opening stages didn’t allow him to take control. In addition to scoring four wins, he only once finished off the podium, and it was a P4.

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Freddie Slater handed PREMA Racing the team's fourth Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine drivers' title by dominating the 2025 finale at Monza with two scintillating wins.

Season after season, the IWF's success continues unabated. Once again this year, the IAME Warriors Final will celebrate the best drivers of 2025 with pride, pleasure and passion. Twelve months after devastating floods that forced the organisers to relocate to another circuit with a postponed date, the Lucas Guerrero circuit in Chiva near Valencia is ready for an incredible week of IAME brand cup karting. In Spain, no fewer than 388 participants are registered for the 14th edition of the IWF25, which is already shaping up to be a memorable event.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine celebrated a major milestone today at Monza with its 100th race, marked by another dominant performance from Freddie Slater. The Prema Racing driver, who sealed the Drivers’ title yesterday, delivered a flawless drive from pole to take his eighth victory of the season, entering the record books by matching the all-time winning tally of Paul Aron and Grégoire Saucy. The record for the most career wins in the series remains in the hands of Rafael Câmara, who scored nine victories over two seasons, including seven in 2024.
 

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca (KZ2).      

Kean Nakamura-Berta delivered a perfect weekend in the final round of the E4 Championship. Already leading the standings ahead of the round, the Japanese-Slovakian Prema Racing driver left no room for rivals, claiming three wins out of three races over the weekend. The E4 Championship title was only decided at the final checkered flag, thanks to main rival Gabriel Gomez (US Racing), who fought hard to keep the contest alive until the very end. Nakamura-Berta finished the season with 181 points, including four wins, three second places, one third, and one fourth. Celebrating with him were the Vicenza-based team, who had already secured the team title after Race 2, and teammate Oleksandr Bondarev, who also won the Rookie class after Race 2. In Race 3, the women’s title was also decided, with Emily Cotty (R-ace GP) overtaking Ginevra Panzeri (AKM Motorsport) at the very end to claim the championship by a single point in a closely contested battle.

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories, notably the participation of 72 drivers in the MINI Gr.3 Under 10 class