Like CRG, Kalì Kart continues to follow a philosophy of continuity with its 2026 Racing chassis range. For the upcoming season across all major national markets and international competitions, the internationally homologated KK2 and KK4 chassis have been confirmed, dedicated respectively to Direct Drive and Shifter categories. Alongside these two Senior-class models, the MINI chassis is also confirmed, carrying TGroup homologation and sharing the same technical specifications as the Black Mirror model.

After the positive response of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup in Campillos earlier in January, attention now turns to the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, where a highly competitive field of around 200 drivers is expected to line up for the first major RMC Euro Trophy event of the season.

The first round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series took place from 11th to 14th February at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, Italy. Marked by extreme weather conditions, alternating between heavy rain, sunny spells and variable temperatures, this event highlighted the technical versatility of the chassis and the responsiveness of the teams. In a tight field, the Sodi Racing Team and CPB Sport were able to make the most of every opportunity over the weekend, confirming their solid performance level and consistent presence at the forefront of KZ2.

Over 310 drivers are expected at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo for the third round of the series next February 18 - 22.

Mumbai Falcons and PREMA Racing capped a sensational early-season run at Lusail International Circuit by sweeping the UAE4 and Formula Regional Middle East Trophy driver titles at the end of tense and spectacular runs.

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo went to Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), and Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N).

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday, February 14th.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series fires into life with the IAME Winter Cup on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero of Valencia, with track action kicking off on Wednesday, 11 February (free practice)  — and for the first time ever on the IAME calendar, the showdown comes on a Saturday, 14 February. Over 215 drivers entered in the Mini, Junior and Senior competition organized by RGMMC.

Qualifying heats on the day of the 2026 IAME Winter Cup at Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero in Valencia saw changing weather play a major role in the day’s action. Winds reaching 90kph, combined with sudden rain showers, created challenging track conditions for all 213 drivers.

The front runners after qualifying heats are: Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Gorski (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg and Nanni (OKNJ), Giudice (OK-N). The final stages on Saturday, February 14th, will be available via TV Live Streaming.

After a long winter break, action resumed, and the first qualifying session for the series in 2026 was held at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in the Valencia region, the annual host of the IAME Winter Cup. After all free practice sessions, the track reached its fastest lap times in timed qualifying, as 213 drivers across Mini, Junior and Senior X30 fought to secure their starting positions.

The initial heats highlighted a lot of protagonists. The closing qualifying heats will continue on Friday, and the final stages will follow on Saturday.

Spanish racer Christian Costoya will compete under the PREMA Racing banner in 2026. The 15-year-old from Galicia is set for his single-seater debut after achieving remarkable success in karting.

At the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, the pole positions were set by Orlov (KZ2), Kornder (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Francisco (MINI U10), Ferguson (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).

The 2026 IAME Euro Series fires into life with the IAME Winter Cup on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero of Valencia, with track action kicking off on Wednesday, 11 February (free practice)  — and for the first time ever on the IAME calendar, the showdown comes on a Saturday, 14 February. Over 215 drivers entered in the Mini, Junior and Senior competition organized by RGMMC.

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday, February 14th.

The 2026 IAME Euro Series fires into life with the IAME Winter Cup on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero of Valencia, with track action kicking off on Wednesday, 11 February (free practice)  — and for the first time ever on the IAME calendar, the showdown comes on a Saturday, 14 February. Over 215 drivers entered in the Mini, Junior and Senior competition organized by RGMMC.

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday, February 14th.

Free practice kicked off the first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages will have TV Live Streaming coverage on Saturday, February 14th.

The wait is over for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team: on Saturday, February 14, the team will compete in Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series, the first race of the season. This important international event, scheduled at the Viterbo circuit, will serve as an excellent shakedown for the 2026 Kalì Kart chassis and for the new drivers who have joined the team and Lenovo’s Karting Academy project.

The Tony Kart Racing Team faces the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, taking third place in OK class with Jindrich Pesl, who sets the fastest time in the qualifyings. The Racer 401 T chassis also gained first place in the OKJ category’s final.

Hitech has confirmed that Deagen Fairclough will remain with the team for the 2026 GB3 Championship, completing its three-car line-up for the coming campaign.

From Mini to KZ, KR chassis performed well in all categories during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. This was clearly the Italian brand's goal for this trip to the Sarno circuit, which is preparing to host an FIA Karting event, the Champions of the Future Euro Series and an ACI Italian Championship event.

Zanella Racing is pleased to announce that American Grant Mitchell will make his USF Pro Championships by Continental Tire debut with the team this season, competing in the USF Juniors program. The 16-year-old Lake Forest, Illinois, student participated in the Skip Barber Racing School Formula Car Series last season and has logged considered testing time in the Tatuus JR-23 USF Juniors car over the last six months to prepare for his entry into the series.

The British driver launches a new livery for the chassis and suit of the LN Racing Kart line - a brand created in partnership with OTK Kart Group - to celebrate his first world championship won in 2025.

The concept of ‘team’ took on its full meaning once again in Sarno for Modena Kart during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. The nine drivers entered by the Italian team all earned their tickets to the Final, and many of their high-performance Parolin-TM Kart combinations were in the top 10 from Qualifying to the Final.

In almost all national markets, the 2026 karting season is already getting underway. It has also had an international prologue with the first WSK meetings, before entering the heart of the season with the FIA Karting championships.

Parolin delivered another strong weekend in the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, converting pace into race victories, podium finishes and significant forward progress across multiple categories and teams, despite a weekend shaped by constantly changing weather conditions.
 

F1 Academy has today announced that Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 Academy Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.

Yuhao “Felix” Fu will make his GB3 Championship debut this year, after being confirmed as the second driver in Hitech’s line-up.