As in 2024, the magnificent Al Forsan International Sports Resort circuit in Abu Dhabi will have the honour of bringing Season 2 of the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program to a spectacular conclusion. From 1st to 3rd December, the three categories OK-N Senior, OK-N Junior and Mini will feature extremely competitive fields, proof of the appeal of the ‘Arrive and Drive’ concept implemented by RGMMC. With so much at stake, the United Arab Emirates event promises to be exciting to watch, with the drivers keen to finish on a high note and, for some, to secure a place on the final podium of the series, preferably on the top step!

A world-class circuit and infrastructure

The Al Forsan International Sports Resort is strategically located in the city of Khalifa, just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, at the heart of a major sports, fitness, leisure and entertainment complex. With its 1,200-metre CIK-FIA-approved karting track, it boasts top-of-the-range facilities.

Mini: Perico, Godschalk and Burgess in contention for the title

Since its launch, the Champions of the Future Academy Program has offered drivers aged 10 and under the opportunity to aim for the podium in their age category. However, this does not stop them from fighting for the Mini 60 overall classification, which is the case for the two Americans, Wynn Godschalk and Zayne Burgess. In Abu Dhabi, they intend to keep the pressure on favourite Niccolo Perico (ITA) right to the end, as he does not have a big enough lead to be safe from a counterattack. At the same time, Godschalk and Burgess are neck and neck in Mini U10. After five races, they are tied on points!

Overall standings before Al Forsan
1 Niccolo Perico (ITA) 501 pts
2 Wynn Godschalk (USA) 452 pts, 1st U10
3 Zayne Burgess (USA) 394 pts, 2nd U10
4 Achilleas Peruzzi (UAE) 297 pts
5 Mattis Brageot (FRA) 280 pts
6 Lorenzo Zucchetto (SUI) 271 pts
7 Teo Pelfrene (POR) 258 pts
8 Vicente Capela (POR) 251 pts
9 Ava Lawrence (UAE) 226 pts
10 Jan Gardzielik (POL) 194 pts
3rd U10: Samar Chopra (UAE)
4th U10: Ronald Venter (RSA)
5th U10: Benjamin Karajkovic (UAE)

OK-N Junior: Clancy-Nuvolini duel

With seven different winners in 10 races, this category has proved highly competitive, both in the European rounds and at Al Ain at the end of November. Two drivers will battle it out for the title: Conor Clancy (UAE) and Many Nuvolini (FRA). Clancy has three wins and 464 points, compared to his opponent's 425. Nuvolini has been very consistent, but the Mercedes-AMG F1 Academy driver is still chasing his first win. The suspense is just as intense for 3rd place, currently held by Angelina Simons Torres (ESP) ahead of Didier Kreeft (NED) and Victoria Farfus (BRA).

Overall standings before Al Forsan
1 Conor Clancy (UAE) 464 pts
2 Many Nuvolini (FRA) 425 pts
3 Angelina Simons Torres (ESP) 306 pts
4 Didier Kreeft (NED) 272 pts
5 Victoria Farfus (BRA) 257 pts
6 Huifei Xie (CHN) 243 pts
7 Nathan Kappen (UAE) 239 pts
8 Kacper Rajpold (POL) 231 pts
9 Leonidas Peruzzi (UAE) 218 pts
10 Nojus Stasionis (LTU) 211 pts

OK-N Senior: Final ranking undecided

Runner-up in 2024 behind Luna Fluxa Cross, Markas Silkunas (LTU) is on course to take the crown this season. Mathematically, he can no longer be caught and will be free to finish with panache. All eyes will be on Wojciech Woda (POL) and Chiara Battig (SUI) as they battle it out for 2nd place. Only four points separate them! Often ranked in the top three, Battig is eagerly awaiting her first victory. Behind them, the positions are also close between Oskar Galan (POL), Klara Kowalczyk (POL) and Ella Hakkinen (MON). The two women have already achieved podium finishes and will be aiming for the top step at Al Forsan.

Overall standings before Al Forsan
1 Markas Silkunas (LTU) 627 pts
2 Wojciech Woda (POL) 449 pts
3 Chiara Battig (SUI) 445 pts
4 Oskar Galan (POL) 319 pts
5 Klara Kowalczyk (POL) 292 pts
6 Ella Hakkinen (MON) 287 pts
7 Marlon Bayer (SUI) 238 pts
8 Kacper Rajpold (POL) 222 pts
9 Guido Bruno Bidoli (NAM) 164 pts
10 Signe Pejs Ornboll (NOR) 147 pts

Once again this year, the podium ceremony and the prize-giving ceremony will be eagerly awaited, with the participation of series partners such as F1 Academy Discover Your Drive, MPA Academy, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and KICK Sauber F1 Team. With the event taking place just a few days before the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, several drivers will be invited to visit the prestigious F1 World Championship paddock. As with all Champions of the Future events, the Al Forsan competition will benefit from high-quality live streaming, ensuring a strong presence on YouTube and Motorsport TV, as well as on social media. We recommend registering on these platforms and liking them so you don't miss a thing!

Equipment *
OK-N Senior (14-18 years old): KR chassis, IAME engines, Vega tyres
OK-N Junior (12-14 years old): KR chassis, IAME engines, Vega tyres
Mini 60 & U10 (8-12 years old): Parolin chassis, TM Kart engines, Vega tyres

* Complete karts are distributed by random draw and are identical for all drivers. Only talent makes the difference!

Provisional programme

Monday 1st December
09:30 - 16:52: Free Practice

Tuesday 2 December
09:00 - 09:40: Free Practice
10:05 - 10:51: Qualifying Practice
11:20 - 13:55: Qualifying Heats
15:00 - 15:20: Final 1 OK-N Junior
15:30 - 15:50: Final 1 Mini 60
16:00 - 16:25: Final 1 OK-N Senior
Podiums

Wednesday 3 December
09:00 - 09:40: Free Practice
10:05 - 10:51: Qualifying
11:20 - 13:55: Qualifying Heats
15:00 - 15:20: Final 2 OK-N Junior
15:30 - 15:55: Final 2 Mini 60
16:00 - 16:25: Final 2 OK-N Senior
Podiums