Once again, the CRG colors proved to be among the stars of the KZ category, taking 2nd place in the FIA World Championship held in Italy. On the Franciacorta track, Viktor Gustavsson was crowned World Vice Champion, continuing CRG’s long-standing tradition of strong results in the “top class” of shifter karting.

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.

The Italian circuit of Franciacorta is once again hosting a major global event, this time dedicated to gearbox karts. Three major titles will be awarded: the Mondokart.com KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. An exceptional field of 253 drivers, representing dozens of nationalities, is expected in northern Italy.

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.

The Italian circuit of Franciacorta is once again hosting a major global event, this time dedicated to gearbox karts. Three major titles will be awarded: the Mondokart.com KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. An exceptional field of 253 drivers, representing dozens of nationalities, is expected in northern Italy.

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.

The Italian circuit of Franciacorta is once again hosting a major global event, this time dedicated to gearbox karts. Three major titles will be awarded: the Mondokart.com KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. An exceptional field of 253 drivers, representing dozens of nationalities, is expected in northern Italy.

The Italian circuit of Franciacorta is once again hosting a major global event, this time dedicated to gearbox karts. Three major titles will be awarded: the Mondokart.com KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. An exceptional field of 253 drivers, representing dozens of nationalities, is expected in northern Italy.

The wait is over: from Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th, the Franciacorta circuit in Italy will host the most important event of the year for the Shifter categories — the FIA World Championship KZ-KZ2 and KZ2 Master. Over 250 drivers and the most prestigious international karting teams will compete for the most coveted title in the gearbox categories.

Parolin Motorsport and satellite team drivers finished on the podium in all categories at the last round of the Champions of the Future Shifter series at Franciacorta, just a week before the vital World Championship meeting at the same northern Italian circuit. The weather was fine all weekend, but with a definite autumnal chill in the air.

Following their success in the FIA Karting European Championships and WSK, Sodi chassis have just been crowned Champions of the Future Shifter in both the KZ and KZ2 categories. With one week to go before the World Championship, Senna Van Walstijn made a strong impression in KZ against tough competition on the Italian circuit of Franciacorta, winning the overall series classification ahead of his team-mate Jean Nomblot.

Since the beginning of October, the Franciacorta paddock has echoed with the sound of 125cc gearbox engines from the various KZ categories. With 203 participants, the Champions of the Future Shifter kicked off the action on the initiative of promoter RGMMC. From 9th to 12th October, FIA Karting will take over with the World Championship, with no fewer than 253 drivers expected in the Italian region of Brescia. Clearly, as manufacturer LeCont is supplying the KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters in these two prestigious events, world-class drivers and their teams have enjoyed racing with premium tyres offering optimum performance, perfectly suited to their powerful karts!

Two years after the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior, the Italian circuit of Franciacorta is once again hosting a major global event, this time dedicated to gearbox karts. Three major titles will be awarded: the Mondokart.com KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. An exceptional field of 253 drivers, representing dozens of nationalities, is expected in northern Italy from 9th to 12th October 2025.

Race week is here! The Grand Finale for KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters at the 1300m Franciacorta Karting Track! One last showdown, one last chance for glory, and all the power of the shifters ready to roar across the circuit. This Final Round is also good preparation for drivers and technicians, as the FIA Karting World Championship KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters will take place on the same race track from October 9th to 12th. Who’s going to close the season on top? We will know it after the finals on Saturday.

Race week is here! The Grand Finale for KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters at the 1300m Franciacorta Karting Track! One last showdown, one last chance for glory, and all the power of the shifters ready to roar across the circuit. This Final Round is also good preparation for drivers and technicians, as the FIA Karting World Championship KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters will take place on the same race track from October 9th to 12th. Who’s going to close the season on top? We will know it after the finals on Saturday.

Race week is here! The Grand Finale for KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters at the 1300m Franciacorta Karting Track! One last showdown, one last chance for glory, and all the power of the shifters ready to roar across the circuit. This Final Round is also good preparation for drivers and technicians, as the FIA Karting World Championship KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters will take place on the same race track from October 9th to 12th. Who’s going to close the season on top? We will know it after the finals on Saturday.

Race week is here! The Grand Finale for KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters at the 1300m Franciacorta Karting Track! One last showdown, one last chance for glory, and all the power of the shifters ready to roar across the circuit. This Final Round is also good preparation for drivers and technicians, as the FIA Karting World Championship KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters will take place on the same race track from October 9th to 12th. Who’s going to close the season on top? We will know it after the finals on Saturday.

October will be the month with the KZ2 and KZ categories taking center stage in the international karting scene. Next weekend (with Finals scheduled for Saturday, October 4), the 2nd and final round of the Champions of the Future will take place in Franciacorta, Italy. The following week, from October 8 to 11, on the same track, the most important event of the season for the Shifter categories is scheduled: the FIA World Championship KZ and the World Cup KZ2 and KZ Master. The most prominent drivers and teams in these categories will be based in Italy for 15 days to crown the 2025 World Champions. CRG boasts a prestigious and winning history in these categories, and once again this year, CRG and Kalì Kart chassis are expected to be among the frontrunners.
 

Markus Kajak shows his resilience in KZ2, gaining ten places in Super Heat A to collect a top-five finish and making even more moves in the final, claiming anice P6 thanks to an incredible 11-place comeback. This means Markus becomes European vice-champion in his first FIA Karting season with IPKarting Formula K chassis.

Birelart KZ driver Pedro Hiltbrand came very close to winning the FIA Karting European Championship at the third and final round in Mülsen, Germany, before an engine problem ended his hopes. In KZ2, young Noah Wolfe (VAR by Birelart) showed great determination, finishing just off the podium.

The 2025 FIA Karting European Championship in the KZ and KZ2 categories got off to a chaotic start due to problems with tyre supplies. However, the KR Motorsport team bounced back, first in Sarno with Danilo Albanese returning to the top six, then in Mülsen with a podium finish. The entire team and its drivers are now motivated to shine in October at the upcoming World Championship in Franciacorta.

The FIA Karting European Championship ended on a high note for Sodikart at the Mülsen circuit. In KZ, Mattéo Spirgel dominated the event from pole position to the Final and took the European Championship crown, one year after his European title in KZ2. In this category, the Sodi-TM drivers from CPB Sport monopolised the entire podium, with Maksim Orlov winning ahead of Jayden Thien and Timo Jüngling. Winner of the three Finals in Spain, Italy and Germany, Orlov is logically the new KZ2 European Champion.

The third and final round of the FIA European Championship 2025 for the KZ and KZ2 categories took place at the Mülsen circuit in Germany. It was an unusual season, marked by several key withdrawals that led to a worryingly thin entry list and many performances affected by external technical factors that were difficult to evaluate.

Located near the major German cities of Dresden and Leipzig, the Motorsport Arena-E circuit in Mülsen host an FIA Karting event for the first time in its history from 17th to 20th July 2025. This complex in the Saxony region, opened in 2019, is set to award the Mondokart.com European Champion titles in KZ and KZ2. The second of three FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Junior competitions will round off the programme.

Already on pole position on Friday, Matteo Spirgel (FRA) in KZ and Jayden Thien (NED) in KZ2 at the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship, as well as Maël Le Marchand (FRA) at the Academy Trophy - Junior, managed to retain their leading positions at the end of Saturday's Qualifying Heats. There were 13 heats in total, which produced some exciting races.

Located near the major German cities of Dresden and Leipzig, the Motorsport Arena-E circuit in Mülsen host an FIA Karting event for the first time in its history from 17th to 20th July 2025. This complex in the Saxony region, opened in 2019, is set to award the Mondokart.com European Champion titles in KZ and KZ2. The second of three FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Junior competitions will round off the programme.

Fast and popular with the drivers, the Mülsen circuit in Germany hosted some highly competitive Qualifying sessions on its debut in an international FIA Karting event. For Dutchman Jayden Thien, competing in the Mondokart.com European Championship - KZ2, and Frenchman Maël Le Marchand in the Academy-Junior Trophy, it was also a first pole position. Mattéo Spirgel, also from France, repeated his performance from the previous event in Italy, once again proving himself the fastest in KZ.

Located near the major German cities of Dresden and Leipzig, the Motorsport Arena-E circuit in Mülsen host an FIA Karting event for the first time in its history from 17th to 20th July 2025. This complex in the Saxony region, opened in 2019, is set to award the Mondokart.com European Champion titles in KZ and KZ2. The second of three FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Junior competitions will round off the programme.

Located near the major German cities of Dresden and Leipzig, the Motorsport Arena-E circuit in Mülsen host an FIA Karting event for the first time in its history from 17th to 20th July 2025. This complex in the Saxony region, opened in 2019, is set to award the Mondokart.com European Champion titles in KZ and KZ2. The second of three FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Junior competitions will round off the programme.