FIA Karting 2025 - After a nail-biting finish, Senna Van Walstijn is crowned FIA Karting World Champion in KZ

FIA Karting 2025 - After a nail-biting finish, Senna Van Walstijn is crowned FIA Karting World Champion in KZ Read more

The World Championship event in Franciacorta will undoubtedly remain one of the most memorable FIA Karting events of recent years. All the ingredients were there: ideal weather conditions for the season in northern Italy, a magnificent field of 250 drivers, non-stop action on the track, a large audience around the track and watching the live stream, and superb organisation masterfully led by the Franciacorta Karting Track team. Three drivers enjoyed a great first. Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn won the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Maksim Orlov dominated the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Angelo Lombardo held off Davide Fore in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters.

Highly coveted world class titles in Italy

Highly coveted world class titles in Italy Read more

After 33 Qualifying Heats run from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, uncertainty still reigns at the Franciacorta International Circuit. Only the weather conditions seem stable under the Lombardy sun, while the sporting hierarchy has regularly changed during the exciting races. In terms of the top spot, Italy's Angelo Lombardo has taken over from his compatriot Davide Fore at the top of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters intermediate standings. On the other hand, Germany's David Trefilov managed to retain his lead in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, as did Maksim Orlov in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2.

An important Pole Position for Trefilov, Orlov and Fore at Franciacorta

An important Pole Position for Trefilov, Orlov and Fore at Franciacorta Read more

Under sunny skies, temperatures rose from 17 to 20 degrees during the Qualifying sessions, while pressure was also high among drivers and teams. With around 250 drivers spread across three categories, it was essential to secure a good position before the start of the Qualifying Heats. Three drivers have already achieved their first goal in Italy, that of securing pole position: Germany's David Trefilov in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Maksim Orlov in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Italy's Davide Fore in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters.

Hiltbrand, Bertuca and Abbasse lead after the Heats at Portimão

Hiltbrand, Bertuca and Abbasse lead after the Heats at Portimão Read more

Following Qualifying Heats held in variable grip conditions, Spain's Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar took the lead in the intermediate standings of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Italy's Cristian Bertuca maintained his lead in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and France's Anthony Abbasse took the lead in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - Masters.

FIA Karting: Wet qualifying at Portimão

FIA Karting: Wet qualifying at Portimão Read more

On Friday 11th October, the KZ categories battled it out on the wet track of the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve for Qualifying Practice. Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn took pole position in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Italian Cristian Bertuca took pole position in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Brazilian Andre Nicastro set the fastest time in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - Masters.

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.

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.

Latest decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting

Latest decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting Read more

At its meeting on 7th December 2022 in Bologna, Italy, the FIA World Motor Sport Council took the following decisions based on the proposals of the International Karting Commission. Change of venue for the last event of the 2023 FIA European Karting Championships - OK & OK-Junior

Milell, a Swedish World Champion in Sweden

Milell, a Swedish World Champion in Sweden Read more

The Kristianstad event concluded with pure and hard racing and several twists and turns. Sweden's Noah Milell was finally crowned FIA Karting World Champion - KZ after completely dominating the Final. The FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 was won by Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto after a perfect Final. In the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, David Walther from Denmark won the Final while Maciej Gladysz from Poland won the Trophy.

Spectacular heats in Sweden

Spectacular heats in Sweden Read more

The second day of the FIA Karting event in Kristianstad was a high quality sporting spectacle throughout the 18 Qualifying Heats which came one after the other. There was no shortage of drama and the Qualifying hierarchy was largely changed by the intensity of the races. The three polemen were notably dethroned.

2020 FIA Karting Best-of: Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA

2020 FIA Karting Best-of: Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA Read more

As everyone knows, nothing went as planned in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of unforeseen circumstances, it was necessary to react and adapt. The CIK-FIA quickly took the measure of this new context, but the decisions were taken without hesitation after many exchanges with the karting stakeholders.

Sunday Livestream: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato

Sunday Livestream: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato Read more

South Garda Karting circuit at Lonato has been asked to host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 and the third competition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 2nd to 4th October.

Saturday Livestream: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato

Saturday Livestream: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato Read more

South Garda Karting circuit at Lonato has been asked to host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 and the third competition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 2nd to 4th October.

Capricious weather for Lonato Qualifying

Capricious weather for Lonato Qualifying Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 and the third round of the Academy Trophy began on Friday, 2nd October, 2020 with changing grip conditions while the skies showed a clear intent to rain on Lonato. Gustavsson (KZ2), Braeken (Academy) and Kremers (KZ) were the heroes of this first day of competition.

Livetiming: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato

Livetiming: FIA World Championship KZ, KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Lonato Read more

South Garda Karting circuit at Lonato has been asked to host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 and the third competition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 2nd to 4th October.

FIA World Championship: Lonato in the spotlight again in 2020

FIA World Championship: Lonato in the spotlight again in 2020 Read more

Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 will bring the Lonato venue back to the forefront of international competition for the second time in a row. After the withdrawal of Le Mans, the South Garda Karting circuit has been asked to host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 and the third competition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 2nd to 4th October.

2019 FIA Karting best-of: Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA

2019 FIA Karting best-of: Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA Read more

Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA since the end of 2017, looks back at the 2019 FIA Karting season and the future directions for international karting.

Recent decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting

Recent decisions of the FIA World Motor Sport Council concerning Karting Read more

At its meeting on 4th October 2019 in Cologne (DEU), the FIA World Motor Sport Council took the following decisions on the basis of the proposals of the International Karting Commission.

Kremers World Champion in KZ in the colours of Birel ART

Kremers World Champion in KZ in the colours of Birel ART Read more

The last day of the Kart Grand Prix Italy was a success on the sporting level as well as a popular achievement. The forecast rain did not arrive to complicate the Competition and the Finals were able to deliver a superb show before the winners were revealed. After a long battle, Marijn Kremers (NLD) won the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, while Emilien Denner (FRA) dominated the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 until the end. Christian Ho won the FIA Academy Trophy Final and Kajus Siksnelis was the winner of the season.