IPK in pole position and on the podium at Franciacorta

IPK in pole position and on the podium at Franciacorta Read more

The global event held in Italy gave the IPK Group the opportunity to demonstrate the efficiency of its chassis and the expertise of the teams representing the Praga and Formula K brands. David Trefilov, who took pole position, dominated the KZ World Championship for much of the race but suffered an incident in the Final. Just off the podium, Marek Skřivan finished in the top five of the KZ2 World Cup and Davide Fore finished runner-up in the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup!

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

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.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

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.

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.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

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.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ / KZ2 / KZ2 Masters at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

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.

Parolin drivers shine across all categories ahead of Franciacorta World Championship

Parolin drivers shine across all categories ahead of Franciacorta World Championship Read more

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.

Franciacorta to host an extraordinary global event with 253 drivers

Franciacorta to host an extraordinary global event with 253 drivers Read more

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.

Vettenranta crowned Academy Trophy Junior Winner, double Italian victory on home soil in the World Cup

Vettenranta crowned Academy Trophy Junior Winner, double Italian victory on home soil in the World Cup Read more

The new FIA Karting event, which brought together the OK-N and OK-N Junior World Cups, as well as the third and final competition of the Academy Trophy - Junior, lived up to all expectations. On the Cremona circuit, the last day ended in sunshine with some very exciting Finals. Italy's Manuel Scognamiglio made the difference in OK-N, and his compatriot Gioele Girardello made history by becoming the first winner of the OK-N Junior World Cup. While Lithuania's Nojus Stasionis won the Academy - Junior Final, the title was clinched by Finland's Oiva Vettenranta on the final lap

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.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It will also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It will also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It will also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at Valencia Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It will also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

The Junior Academy and Gearbox categories take the stage in Spain

The Junior Academy and Gearbox categories take the stage in Spain Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It will also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

2024 FIA Karting Awards

2024 FIA Karting Awards Read more

As in 2023, the FIA Karting prize-giving ceremony took place in Nice, France, on Saturday 7th December at the Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée. The karts of the three World Champions were displayed to the guests.

Kart Republic: Three KRs in the top 10 in the World Championship

Kart Republic: Three KRs in the top 10 in the World Championship Read more

Unsettled weather conditions made the KZ World Championship, held at Portimao in southern Portugal, extremely difficult. Qualifying was run on rain tyres that were particularly difficult to understand and use, and the KR Motorsport team were unable to get to the front of the field straight away. In the second half of the event, however, the team's performance on a dry track was clearly up to scratch, with Stan Pex, Danilo Albanese and Paolo Ippolito all making it into the top 10.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao Read more

The last FIA Karting event of the season will take place in Portugal, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão, from 10 to 13 October 2024. The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship—KZ will see the discipline's top drivers battle it out alongside participants in the FIA Karting World Cup—KZ2 and the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao Read more

The last FIA Karting event of the season will take place in Portugal, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão, from 10 to 13 October 2024. The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship—KZ will see the discipline's top drivers battle it out alongside participants in the FIA Karting World Cup—KZ2 and the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao Read more

The last FIA Karting event of the season will take place in Portugal, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão, from 10 to 13 October 2024. The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship—KZ will see the discipline's top drivers battle it out alongside participants in the FIA Karting World Cup—KZ2 and the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, World Cup - KZ2 and the KZ2 Masters Super Cup in Portimao Read more

The last FIA Karting event of the season will take place in Portugal, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão, from 10 to 13 October 2024. The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship—KZ will see the discipline's top drivers battle it out alongside participants in the FIA Karting World Cup—KZ2 and the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup.

FIA Karting 2024 - KZ categories to shine in Portugal for last FIA Karting event of the season

FIA Karting 2024 - KZ categories to shine in Portugal for last FIA Karting event of the season Read more

The last FIA Karting event of the season will take place in Portugal, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão, from 10th to 13th October 2024. The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will see the discipline's top drivers battle it out alongside participants in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup.

Birel ART: Excellent performances in Portugal

Birel ART: Excellent performances in Portugal Read more

The new Champions of the Future Shifters, which has just taken place in Portimao, featured Birel ART drivers in all three categories. Daniel Vasile took victory in KZ2, while Artem Severiukhin was on the podium, Pedro Hiltbrand secured 3rd place in KZ and Davide Foré 4th in KZ2 Master. Two weeks before the World Championship, Lissone's products are showing excellent competitiveness.

Traditional track in Kerpen welcomes the DKM

Traditional track in Kerpen welcomes the DKM Read more

The Erftlandring in Kerpen is the venue for the fourth event of the German Kart Championship this coming weekend and could prove to be groundbreaking in the title fight. The supporting programme will once again feature the youngsters of the Mini 60 Series by Chrono Karting. The title sponsor is GTC Race - the sports car series has been a partner of the DKM since the beginning of the year and supports the championship with a GT4 test drive.

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.

Sodi Racing Team - Exceptional performances and an international title for Sodikart

Sodi Racing Team - Exceptional performances and an international title for Sodikart Read more

In the KZ World Championship, the KZ2 World Cup and the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup, the Sodi Racing Team chassis played all the leading roles in Germany, displaying exceptional competitiveness. Émilien Denner and the Sodi Racing Team, who took pole position and led the Final after the start, were sorely lacking in success in KZ.

Excellent performances from Parolin in Wackersdorf

Excellent performances from Parolin in Wackersdorf Read more

At the start of the Final, Maksim Orlov was one of the favourites in the KZ2 World Cup, as was Daniel Bray in the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup. Unfortunately, they were both eliminated at the start of the race. Genis Civico finished 9th in KZ2, while Riccardo Nalon finished 4th in KZ2 Masters. In the World KZ Championship, Francesco Celenta and Lorenzo Travisanutto made a superb comeback to finish 7th and 8th.

Double podium for Birel ART in Wackersdorf

Double podium for Birel ART in Wackersdorf Read more

At Wackersdorf, Birel ART put in a very good performance in all three categories of the FIA World Karting meeting. Despite a number of ups and downs on the track, the results were ultimately positive, with Daniel Vasile finishing 3rd in the KZ2 World Cup. Thomas Mich was on the podium in the KZ2 Masters International Super Cup and Matteo Vigano (Leclerc by Lennox Racing) took 4th place in the World KZ Championship. Birel ART finished well ahead in the KZ2 team rankings.

CRG Vice Champion with Gustafsson (KZ) and Manetti (KZ2 Masters)

CRG Vice Champion with Gustafsson (KZ) and Manetti (KZ2 Masters) Read more

It was an intense and exciting weekend the one that took place in Germany on the Wackersdorf circuit, where the CRG colors confirmed themselves as competitive and protagonists of the Shifter classes in the FIA​​World Championship KZ, in the KZ2 World Cup and in the Super Cup - KZ2 Masters.

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.