Kart Republic / Prema Racing double, victory for Turney and title for Powell

Kart Republic / Prema Racing double, victory for Turney and title for Powell Read more

At Franciacorta from 13th to 16th September, several drivers equipped with KR chassis were not only preparing for the forthcoming FIA Karting World Championship. Their aim was also to fight for the championship titles in the Champions of the Future Euro Series. In OK, Joe Turney concluded with a magnificent victory, while Alex Powell took the crown. KR Global Motorsport Company even claimed an unprecedented quadruple in the overall standings with Kean Nakamura Berta taking 2nd place, giving Prema Racing the double ahead of Joe Turney and Enzo Tarnvanichkul. In the OK-Junior class, Thibaut Ramaekers battled steadily in the leading group to finish 3rd in the Euro Series, while Augustus Toniolo took 3rd place on the podium.

Kart Republic and Ippolito KZ World Champion

Kart Republic and Ippolito KZ World Champion Read more

Crowned European KZ Champion in July with Danilo Albanese, the KR Motorsport team has now won the supreme title of FIA Karting World Champion - KZ with Paolo Ippolito. KR chassis and IAME engines confirmed their very high potential in the gearbox categories. At Wackersdorf, Stan Pex (SP Motorsport) completed the podium in the premier class and Alex Powell finished 2nd in the KZ2 World Cup, while Kean Nakamura-Berta set the fastest lap of the race. KR Motorsport won the FIA Karting team title in KZ and Prema Racing was runner-up in KZ2 in its first year.

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany Read more

On Sunday morning, the Super Heats had already given a glimpse of the competition at Wackersdorf. But that was nothing compared to the afternoon's Finals, which produced a breathtaking spectacle with many unexpected twists and turns. At the end of a memorable FIA Karting competition, Italy's Paolo Ippolito was crowned KZ World Champion, Germany's Niels Tröger won the KZ2 World Cup and Italy's Davide Forè added the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters to his impressive list of honours.

 

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Sunday's live stream starts at 10:20.

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection Read more

At the end of the 40 Qualifying Heats contested since Friday afternoon, the first verdict fell on Saturday evening in Wackersdorf. David Trefilov (DEU) leads the intermediate standings in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Alex Powell (JAM) leads in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Davide Forè (ITA) is in first place in the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup - KZ2.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Saturday's livestream starts at 09:40.

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf Read more

In Germany, the 1190 m long Pro Kart Raceland circuit from the Qualifying sessions showed that the Wackersdorf competition was going to prove formidable. Under sunny skies but with reasonable temperatures, three polemen were rewarded on the morning of Friday 8th September: Émilien Denner (FRA) in KZ, Maksim Orlov in KZ2 and Mirko Mizzoni (ITA) in KZ2 Masters.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Friday's live stream starts at 14:00.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums!

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums! Read more

When many drivers arrived at the Franciacorta Karting Track to take part in the opening round of the 2023 WSK Euro Series, they were already looking ahead to the World Championship in the OK and OK-Junior categories, which will be contested on the same Italian circuit in October. 

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta Read more

The victories in Franciacorta went to Miron Lorente (MINI U10), Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Lindblom (OKJ), Stolcermanis (OK), Yildirim (OKN) and Phillips (OKNJ). 

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September, 2023. The programme also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

FIA Karting: Lammers, Bondarev and Marti crowned at Cremona

FIA Karting: Lammers, Bondarev and Marti crowned at Cremona Read more

In relatively hot weather, the final day of the Italian round at Cremona saw Dutchman Rene Lammers win the FIA Karting European Championship - OK, while Ukrainian Oleksandr Bondarev took victory in the FIA European Karting Championship - Junior. Spaniard Hugo Marti was the overall winner of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Cremona: The competition heats up during the qualifying heats

Cremona: The competition heats up during the qualifying heats Read more

The temperature wasn't the only thing to rise during the Qualifying Heats which have been taking place since Friday afternoon in Italy, during a competition that on Sunday afternoon will decide the winners of the FIA Karting European Championships - OK and Junior as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. Race direction and the stewards are keeping a close eye on compliance with the regulations.

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Qualifying full of surprises at Cremona

Qualifying full of surprises at Cremona Read more

Whether it was the large gaps between the fastest drivers or the relative underperformance of some of the best, Qualifying Practice at the FIA Karting event in Cremona (ITA) created a surprising situation for the rest of the competition. Louis Iglesias (FRA) was fastest in OK, Thibaut Ramaekers (BEL) dominated Junior Qualifying, and Wojciech Woda (POL) secured pole position in the Academy Trophy.

Results: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Results: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Live timing: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live timing: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Euro OK and OK Junior: Titles to be awarded in Cremona

Euro OK and OK Junior: Titles to be awarded in Cremona Read more

It will be a very "hot" weekend the one we are about to experience on the Cremona circuit and not only due to the high atmospheric temperatures. In fact, the Italian track will host the last Round of the FIA ​​European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories, with both titles to be awarded. At CRG there is particular interest in the major category, the OK one, where the Brazilian Gabriel Gomez is currently in P2 in the general standings with 202 points, just 6 points behind the leader Rene Lammers. The battle for victory, mathematically also includes Alex Powell, who is actually in P3 in the standings with 165 points, but in all likelihood, it will be a two-way challenge, which will already start from the qualifying stages with the assignment of the first scoring.

Three FIA Karting titles to be awarded at Cremona Finale

Three FIA Karting titles to be awarded at Cremona Finale Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30.

Kart Republic: Five KR chassis in the top six in OK-Junior, Prema Racing double in OK

Kart Republic: Five KR chassis in the top six in OK-Junior, Prema Racing double in OK Read more

True to its policy of enabling as many drivers and teams as possible to compete, whatever the category, the level of the event or the country, the KR Global Motorsport Company drew an extremely positive balance from the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series held in Cremona, Italy. In addition to the four podium finishes achieved by drivers using KR chassis, including a victory for Thai driver Enzo Tarnvanichkul in OK, many other competitors performed extremely well in very hot conditions that proved very trying for everyone.

Champions of the Future - Exciting consolidation of positions in the series standings

Champions of the Future - Exciting consolidation of positions in the series standings Read more

The fourth of the five Champions of the Future Euro Series events, held at the Cremona circuit in Italy, lived up to all its promises. The final stages were full of twists and turns and the winners of the previous meetings were not necessarily able to confirm their success. Dries Van Langendonck in the OK-Junior class and Enzo Tarnvanichkul in the OK class took their first ever podium places. The competition has been completely revitalised and several drivers will be in a position to win this prestigious series at the end of September in Franciacorta.

Kart Republic: Second consecutive European Championship title for KR

Kart Republic: Second consecutive European Championship title for KR Read more

Paolo Ippolito in 2022... Danilo Albanese in 2023... History is repeating itself in the most spectacular way for the KR Global Motorsport group in the FIA Karting European KZ Championship. It's important to remember that above all it's thanks to the quality of the equipment and the competitiveness of the drivers that the Italian brand manages to remain at the top of the world hierarchy. In addition to Albanese's coronation, the two Italian drivers won their places on the podium at Sarno in the premier class. And in KZ2, the results of Alex Powell and Kean Nakamura-Berta kept Prema Racing in 2nd place in the team standings.

Albanese and Slater the new European Champions in Sarno

Albanese and Slater the new European Champions in Sarno Read more

The temperature rose a few more degrees at Sarno on Sunday as the Finals of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 supported by Mondokart.com got underway. Gradually set up during the Super Heats, the scenario unfolded without a hitch until the end of the Finals with Gustafsson (SWE) winning and Albanese (ITA) crowned in KZ, while Slater (GBR) took victory and the title in KZ2.

Live coverage: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Live coverage: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

FIA Karting: Italians Albanese and Bertuca lead on saturday evening in Sarno

FIA Karting: Italians Albanese and Bertuca lead on saturday evening in Sarno Read more

The Italian round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 in Sarno, Italy, sponsored by Mondokart.com, took place in very hot conditions that put a great deal of stress on drivers, machines and tyres. The first selection has been made and will be completed on Sunday morning during the Super Heats. On Saturday evening, the Qualifying Heats delivered their verdict with Danilo Albanese (ITA) still leading in KZ and Cristian Bertuca (ITA) the new leader in KZ2.

Livestream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

FIA Karting: Qualifying in Sarno confirms the main favourites

FIA Karting: Qualifying in Sarno confirms the main favourites Read more

The second and final round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 sponsored by Mondokart.com got underway in very hot conditions at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno. After Qualifying Practice, Danilo Albanese (ITA) took pole position in KZ, while Freddie Slater (GBR) was fastest in KZ2.