The fifth and final round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series, held this weekend at the Franciacorta circuit, capped off an exceptional start to the season for Sodikart. In KZ2, the French brand secured the championship and runners-up titles, placed three drivers in the top three of the championship standings, and won the Final with a one-two finish. In Mini, the young drivers confirmed their progress with a fine 8th place in the Final for Muijs.
A memorable KZ2 hat-trick
Senna Van Walstijn delivered a masterclass of a Final at Franciacorta. Leading from the first to the last lap, he took the win with the fastest race time of 45.164 seconds, leaving no room for the competition. A victory that rounds off in style a season that has gone from strength to strength since his debut in the second round at Sarno.
Max Orlov had set the tone right from Qualifying by securing pole position with a time of 44.916 seconds. Winner of Prefinal B, he finished 4th in the Final after a comeback from 8th place, and claimed the 2026 WSK Super Master Series championship with 499 points.
Jean Nomblot rounded off the podium by taking 3rd place in the Final, securing a one-two finish for Sodikart on the podium in this final round. His first WSK podium reward a season of hard work and progress with CPB Sport.
In the overall championship standings, the result is clear: Orlov Champion (499 pts), Van Walstijn Runner-up (439 pts) and Marek Skrivan 3rd (216 pts). Three Sodikart drivers on the top three steps of the podium. Further down the order, Jayden Thien (8th, 133 pts) and Dion Van Werven (9th, 132 pts) maintain a strong presence in the top 10, whilst Nomblot, who competed in just three rounds, sits in 11th place with 124 points. In total, six different CPB Sport drivers have made it onto the WSK podiums this season, a statistic that speaks volumes about the versatility of the Sodikart package.
Paul Bizalion, Team Principal, CPB Sport
“It’s a huge source of satisfaction. Six wins in a row, five in the Super Master class, unbeaten in 2026, and a hat-trick in the WSK Championship. I think we’ve shown that the work done by CPB, with Sodikart equipment and the crucial contribution of our two engine suppliers, Sani Compétition and Cédric Sport, is a continuation of what we’ve been building since the 2024 world title. We have nine drivers in the Final, which is almost half our squad, up against the sixty best drivers in the category; it’s a remarkable team achievement. I would also like to highlight Jean Nomblot’s first WSK podium finish, which delighted the whole team and rewards the work of Cédric Sport, his engine supplier. Moreover, both our engine suppliers have each placed an engine on the podium in the Final and in the championship – yet another demonstration of their expertise. A big thank you to Sodikart for impeccable equipment and constant support. Now, beyond the WSK Euro Series in Lonato, we will turn our attention to the upcoming rounds of the FIA Karting Championship, which remain our priority. We know we will need to keep our feet on the ground and show humility to tackle these challenging competitions.”
Muijs stages a spectacular comeback in the Mini Final
Round 5 at Franciacorta demonstrated the ability of Sodikart equipment to perform at the highest level in Mini Gr.3. Cees Muijs’s 8th place in the Final was the standout result of the weekend: starting from the 19th row, he fought his way back to finish in the top 10 of a WSK Final amongst the 58 fastest drivers on the continent. Alfie Garrett, meanwhile, confirmed his high level of performance, as demonstrated by his 9th place in Prefinal B, but several incidents early in the weekend prevented him from making the most of it in the Final.
Amine Pantoli, Liam Barbo and Francesco Sarzina failed to reach the Final, hampered by a series of inconsistent qualifying sessions. Their raw lap times remain within the competitive range of the field, suggesting potential to be confirmed in upcoming events.
Adrien Leidinger, Sodikart Team Manager
“The start of the weekend required a few adjustments compared to Lonato, but the team responded methodically during practice. The changes made allowed us to improve performance as the meeting progressed, culminating in a solid Final in which Muijs finished 8th after starting from 19th position. The pace shown towards the end of the weekend confirms the quality of our work.”
Looking ahead
Sodikart leaves Franciacorta with the KZ2 title in the 2026 WSK Super Master Series, a convincing start to the season and solid reasons to look ahead with confidence. The next event will take the CPB Sport team to Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series, ahead of the FIA Karting rounds, which remain the main objective of the season. The work continues.