Birelart shows determination at the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad

Birelart shows determination at the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories took place from 11th to 14th September at the historic Åsum Ring in Kristianstad, Sweden. As always at this level, the sporting intensity was at its peak, with a world title awarded on a single event, in an atmosphere combining suspense and twists and turns. The unpredictable weather on the south-east coast of Sweden did nothing to make things easier for the 217 drivers taking part (109 in OK-Junior, 108 in OK), adding an element of uncertainty to the competition.

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK Read more

What a season for Energy Corse! The team has delivered a string of top-level performances since the start of the season in various categories, particularly in OK and Junior. In Kristianstad, Sweden, Lev Krutoholov took 3rd place on the podium in OK after a perfectly controlled race by the Ukrainian. This performance is comparable to that achieved just a year earlier at the World Championship in the United Kingdom by Matthew Higgins. More than ever, Energy Corse remains a benchmark on the international scene, capable of beating the biggest teams.

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles Read more

KR-IAME teams dominated the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad. In OK, Thibaut Ramaekers had a perfect Final to beat Joe Turney. In OK-Junior, Noah Baglin led from start to finish and was joined on the podium by two other drivers equipped with KR chassis. The technical and sporting decisions taken by the Kart Republic factory clearly contributed to this exceptional overall result, while ensuring that satellite teams had highly competitive equipment.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

 

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.
 

Tony Kart finishes third in the Champions of the Future 2025

Tony Kart finishes third in the Champions of the Future 2025 Read more

In the last round of the series, in Kristianstad (Sweden), their Tony Kart Racer 401 T chassis won the bronze medal in the OKJ category of the championship, thanks to the results achieved by Ilie Tristan Crisan during the season.

On the way to the World Championship in Kristianstad

On the way to the World Championship in Kristianstad Read more

Last weekend, the Birelart Racing Team gathered at the Kristianstad circuit for the final round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. The whole team took advantage of this event to actively prepare for the upcoming FIA Karting World Championship.

Iron Dames were in action across the motorsport world: from FIA WEC - karting in Kristianstad

Iron Dames were in action across the motorsport world: from FIA WEC - karting in Kristianstad Read more

In the first weekend of September, the Iron Dames were in action across the motorsport world. At the Circuit of the Americas, Rahel Frey, Michelle Gatting, and Célia Martin returned to the cockpit for the fifth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, Lone Star Le Mans, while in Europe, Sarah Rumeau and Julie Amblard took on Mont Blanc in the French Rally Championship. Elsewhere, in Kristianstad, Sweden, Angelina Simons and Luna Fluxa returned to the Champions of the Future grid for a busy weekend of wheel-to-wheel karting action.

Kart Republic takes both victories and both titles in Kristianstad

Kart Republic takes both victories and both titles in Kristianstad Read more

In Sweden, the fifth and final round of the 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series was a triumph for KR chassis and the teams defending the colours of the Kart Republic Global Motorsport Company group. In OK, the entire top eight in the Final was made up of KR-IAME karts. Daniel Kelleher crossed the finish line as the winner ahead of Kenzo Craigie, who won the series ahead of five other KR chassis! In OK-Junior, Noah Baglin dominated the Final, and Devin Walz secured a one-two finish for the Italian brand. Baglin also lifted the championship trophy on the top of the podium.

Podium and title for Craigie and Baglin in Kristianstad

Podium and title for Craigie and Baglin in Kristianstad Read more

In Sweden, the Champions of the Future Euro Series ended on a high note with an exciting fifth and final round. The 204 best young international hopefuls and the biggest teams competed for three days in a highly competitive environment. The series, organised by RGMMC, once again demonstrated its quality and appeal. On the Asum Ring, which remained dry for almost the entire competition, Britain's Noah Baglin scored a double victory in OK-Junior, winning the Final and taking the series title. In OK, Ireland's Daniel Kelleher made the difference at the end of the race. Britain's Kenzo Craigie secured 2nd place, which means he will be crowned Champions of the Future Euro Series champion in 2025.

A highly anticipated double World Championship in Sweden with 217 drivers entered

A highly anticipated double World Championship in Sweden with 217 drivers entered Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

Jimmy Hélias touches the pinnacle of International Karting

Jimmy Hélias touches the pinnacle of International Karting Read more

In the most competitive category of karting, bringing together the world's greatest hopefuls destined to move on to single-seater racing, Jimmy Hélias was one of the best performing drivers throughout the 2024 FIA Karting European Championship in OK. At the wheel of his VictoryLane KR-IAME, the 15-year-old Frenchman frequently battled for the podium, while continuing to work with his partners to build a promising sporting future.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Victory in Sweden and European runner-up title

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Victory in Sweden and European runner-up title Read more

Parolin Motorsport can be proud to have accompanied Christian Costoya's incredible determination to succeed at the fourth and final round of the FIA Karting European OK-Junior Championship at Kristianstad. After four heat wins and two fastest laps, the young Spaniard won Super Heat A in the dry and proved just as competitive in the rain of the Final. Leading from start to finish, he took a masterly victory with a lead of over 4" and the fastest lap. Thanks to these outstanding results, Costoya finished 2nd in the European Championship.

Tony Kart in Sweden for the last round of the European championship for OK and OKJ classes

Tony Kart in Sweden for the last round of the European championship for OK and OKJ classes Read more

On the occasion of the 4th round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK-OKJ, at Kristianstad, their Tony Kart Racer 401 RR runs in the top positions of the Junior category over the weekend and closes the final with the fourth place of the rookie Ilie Tristan Crisan.

Birel ART: Interesting performances in Kristianstad

Birel ART: Interesting performances in Kristianstad Read more

Two weeks after a frustrating weekend in the Champions of the Future Euro Series, the Birel ART Racing team turned things around in Sweden at the fourth and final round of the 2024 FIA Karting European Championship. Pedro Hiltbrand made a spectacular comeback in OK in the rain, after Charles Leclerc Racing's Matheus Morgatto had scored several top-five finishes in the dry during the heats. His teammate Ludovico Mazzola was also very competitive in the dry OK-Junior class.

Joe Turney and Kart Republic are European Champions

Joe Turney and Kart Republic are European Champions Read more

Kart Republic has just taken the number of FIA European Karting Championship titles won in the OK category to six out of seven attempts since the Italian brand launched in 2018. At the final round in Kristianstad, Sweden, the KR-IAME packages were impressively successful: Joe Turney celebrated his first crown at this level with another win secured by a healthy margin; Fionn McLaughlin finished 3rd in the Final; Thibaut Ramaekers claimed Championship bronze in his first season in OK. In OK-Junior, Noah Baglin took 3rd place on the podium and was the top rookie in the overall standings, in which Iacopo Martinese came 3rd, as he did in 2023.

Gabriel Gomez becomes European OK Vice-Champion

Gabriel Gomez becomes European OK Vice-Champion Read more

The FIA ​​Karting European Championship OK & Junior ended on the Kristianstad track last weekend, a 5-month journey that touched four different countries: Spain, France, Slovakia and Sweden. This 4-round Championship format limits the impact of good and bad luck and brings out the values ​​of the drivers and teams more clearly.

Two great European Champions crowned in Sweden

Two great European Champions crowned in Sweden Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship has crowned Britain's Joe Turney in OK and Belgium's Dries Van Langendonck in Junior with their performances in Sweden confirming their talent. Belgium's Gilles Herman won the FIA Karting Academy Trophy with an excellent display of maturity, while Switzerland's Dan Allemann came back brilliantly to secure 2nd place.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting Euro Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting Euro Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad Read more

Three FIA Karting titles will be awarded at the event in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 1st to 4th August 2024 as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The much-loved 1221m Åsum Ring circuit, will host this major event in an ideal setting for spectacular battles. The many international competitions that have taken place at Kristianstad over the last few years bode well for a top-quality event in the heart of Skåne, close to Denmark.

The scene is set for the final stages

The scene is set for the final stages Read more

After 15 qualifying heats in each of the two categories of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior, Thibaut Ramaekers (BEL) was leading the OK intermediate classification, while Christian Costoya (ESP) took the lead in the OK-Junior category. Dan Allemann (CHE) maintained his lead with two wins in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, with two heats still to be contested on Sunday morning.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting Euro Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting Euro Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad Read more

Three FIA Karting titles will be awarded at the event in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 1st to 4th August 2024 as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The much-loved 1221m Åsum Ring circuit, will host this major event in an ideal setting for spectacular battles. The many international competitions that have taken place at Kristianstad over the last few years bode well for a top-quality event in the heart of Skåne, close to Denmark.

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad, Sweden

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad, Sweden Read more

Three FIA Karting titles will be awarded at the event in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 1st to 4th August 2024 as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The much-loved 1221m Åsum Ring circuit, will host this major event in an ideal setting for spectacular battles. The many international competitions that have taken place at Kristianstad over the last few years bode well for a top-quality event in the heart of Skåne, close to Denmark.

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad, Sweden

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - OK, OKJ and Academy Trophy Finals at Kristianstad, Sweden Read more

Three FIA Karting titles will be awarded at the event in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 1st to 4th August 2024 as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The much-loved 1221m Åsum Ring circuit, will host this major event in an ideal setting for spectacular battles. The many international competitions that have taken place at Kristianstad over the last few years bode well for a top-quality event in the heart of Skåne, close to Denmark.

The last round of the Euro OK-OKJ takes place in Sweden

The last round of the Euro OK-OKJ takes place in Sweden Read more

The 4th and final round of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior will take place from 1st to 4th August on the Kristianstad circuit, in Sweden. For Gabriel Gomez the title race will be an almost fool's errand, with 71 points to recover from his direct opponent Joe Turney, currently leader of the Championship with 234 points.

Decisive FIA Karting weekend in Sweden

Decisive FIA Karting weekend in Sweden Read more

Three FIA Karting titles will be awarded at the event in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 1st to 4th August 2024 as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.
 

Tony Kart gets on the podium at the “COTF” in Sweden

Tony Kart gets on the podium at the “COTF” in Sweden Read more

On the occasion of the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Kristianstad, their Tony Kart Racer 401 RR finishes third in the OKJ category final, thanks to the performance of Scott Marsh.
 

Costoya and Parolin in good form at Kristianstad

Costoya and Parolin in good form at Kristianstad Read more

Parolin Motorsport showed its competitiveness in Sweden at the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Kristianstad. Christian Costoya finished 2nd in the OK-Junior Final, setting the fastest lap after a fine progression from the heats.

Results: Champions of the future 2024 Euro Series - Round 4 in Kristianstad

Results: Champions of the future 2024 Euro Series - Round 4 in Kristianstad Read more

Round 4 of the Champions of the future 2024 Euro Series will be held on the 1221m Åsum Ring. On the FIA Karting calendar since 2014, the Åsum Ring is one of the must-see circuits for top-level competition. While drivers and teams love the event, they don't underestimate its difficulties.