Double European podium in Zuera for Birel ART

Double European podium in Zuera for Birel ART Read more

With more than a quarter of the field, Birel ART was the best represented chassis brand in Spain for the opening of the FIA Karting European Championships - KZ & KZ2. Although the standard of competition in these gearbox categories is constantly increasing, Birel ART's expertise enables the red chassis to perform at the front. In KZ, Matteo Vigano was back on the second step of the podium in the colours of the Leclerc by Lennox Racing team, while Riccardo Longhi regained 10 places to finish 6th in the Final.

FIA Karting 2023 - Zuera: Iglesias and Powell rewarded in Spain

FIA Karting 2023 - Zuera: Iglesias and Powell rewarded in Spain Read more

You had to have strong nerves, as well as great speed, to get good results in Zuera. The two heroes of this first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 supported by Mondokart.com did not lack any. The Jamaican Alex Powell saw off the challenge of his KZ2 protagonists to claim his first victory in the category. Frenchman Jérémy Iglesias patiently built up to his success in KZ thanks to determination and a flawless strategy.

Livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera

Livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera Read more

The FIA Karting season continues in Spain as the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is set to take place from 14th to 16th April 2023 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera near Zaragoza in central Spain. 123 names are on the entry list representing 24 nations, most of them European.

Van Walstijn and Slater the new leaders on saturday evening in Zuera

Van Walstijn and Slater the new leaders on saturday evening in Zuera Read more

Since Friday afternoon, the Qualifying Heats have followed each other without letting up on the Circuito Internacional de Zuera, which is vibrant with the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 supported by Mondokart.com. Speed and consistency were the keys to this decisive phase which allowed Senna van Walstijn (NLD) and Freddie Slater (GBR) to take the top positions in KZ and KZ2 respectively.

Livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera

Livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera Read more

The FIA Karting season continues in Spain as the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is set to take place from 14th to 16th April 2023 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera near Zaragoza in central Spain. 123 names are on the entry list representing 24 nations, most of them European.

Results: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera

Results: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera Read more

The FIA Karting season continues in Spain as the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is set to take place from 14th to 16th April 2023 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera near Zaragoza in central Spain. 123 names are on the entry list representing 24 nations, most of them European.

Live timing: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera

Live timing: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera Read more

The FIA Karting season continues in Spain as the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is set to take place from 14th to 16th April 2023 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera near Zaragoza in central Spain. 123 names are on the entry list representing 24 nations, most of them European.

FIA Karting 2023 - KZ and KZ2 in the spotlight in Zuera

FIA Karting 2023 - KZ and KZ2 in the spotlight in Zuera Read more

The FIA Karting season continues in Spain as the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is set to take place from 14th to 16th April 2023 at the Circuito Internacional Zuera near Zaragoza in central Spain. 123 names are on the entry list representing 24 nations, most of them European.

Sunday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit

Sunday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit Read more

The first of the two world championship events of the 2022 FIA Karting season offers a very attractive programme with five categories and more than 320 drivers taking part in Le Mans (FRA) from 1st to 4th September. Fifty-six nations will be represented in France. The event benefits from organisational expertise of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on the nearby Bugatti circuit, or since 1923 on the legendary 24 Hours circuit.

Saturday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit

Saturday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit Read more

The first of the two world championship events of the 2022 FIA Karting season offers a very attractive programme with five categories and more than 320 drivers taking part in Le Mans (FRA) from 1st to 4th September. Fifty-six nations will be represented in France. The event benefits from organisational expertise of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on the nearby Bugatti circuit, or since 1923 on the legendary 24 Hours circuit.

Friday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit

Friday livestream: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit Read more

The first of the two world championship events of the 2022 FIA Karting season offers a very attractive programme with five categories and more than 320 drivers taking part in Le Mans (FRA) from 1st to 4th September. Fifty-six nations will be represented in France. The event benefits from organisational expertise of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on the nearby Bugatti circuit, or since 1923 on the legendary 24 Hours circuit.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit

Results: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit Read more

The first of the two world championship events of the 2022 FIA Karting season offers a very attractive programme with five categories and more than 320 drivers taking part in Le Mans (FRA) from 1st to 4th September. Fifty-six nations will be represented in France. The event benefits from organisational expertise of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on the nearby Bugatti circuit, or since 1923 on the legendary 24 Hours circuit.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship at the Le Mans International Karting Circuit Read more

The first of the two world championship events of the 2022 FIA Karting season offers a very attractive programme with five categories and more than 320 drivers taking part in Le Mans (FRA) from 1st to 4th September. Fifty-six nations will be represented in France. The event benefits from organisational expertise of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on the nearby Bugatti circuit, or since 1923 on the legendary 24 Hours circuit.

Birel ART crowned European KZ2 Champion with a hat-trick of victories

Birel ART crowned European KZ2 Champion with a hat-trick of victories Read more

The Birel ART factory continues to write karting history in golden letters. In Cremona, the Italian chassis took the top three places in the KZ2 Final thanks to Tom Leuillet, Cristian Bertuca and Alessio Piccini. Already a winner in Genk, the Frenchman, therefore, brings a deserved title to the Birel ART and TM Racing brands, as well as to the Leclerc by Lennox Racing team. In KZ, Birel ART was also delighted with another podium for Matteo Vigano, who became the 2022 European Vice-Champion.

Sunday livestream: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona

Sunday livestream: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona Read more

The Cremona Karting track in Italy will host the conclusion of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, and the second of the three events of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 16th to 19th June 2022.

Thrilling and challenging qualifying heats in Italy

Thrilling and challenging qualifying heats in Italy Read more

The heat wave currently raging in Europe has not spared northern Italy, where the second and final round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and the second of the three rounds of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy will be held this weekend at the new international circuit of Cremona. Sunday's programme has been adapted accordingly. Pedro Hiltbrand (ESP) dominated the KZ class, while Moritz Ebner (ITA) was the leader in KZ2. The battle for the titles promises to be full of suspense. In the Academy, Matias Orjuela (COL) and Thibaut Ramaekers (BEL) are neck-and-neck.

Saturday livestream: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona

Saturday livestream: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona Read more

The Cremona Karting track in Italy will host the conclusion of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, and the second of the three events of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 16th to 19th June 2022.

Results: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona

Results: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona Read more

The Cremona Karting track in Italy will host the conclusion of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, and the second of the three events of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 16th to 19th June 2022.

Live timing: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona

Live timing: Round 2 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Cremona Read more

The Cremona Karting track in Italy will host the conclusion of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, and the second of the three events of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 16th to 19th June 2022.

Two podiums including a victory for Birel ART chassis in Genk

Two podiums including a victory for Birel ART chassis in Genk Read more

With each new CIK-FIA homologation, the Birel ART brand uses all the expertise of its factory and the immense experience of its Racing Team to develop extremely high quality chassis, capable of winning in all categories, whatever the type of tyres. This was again the case in Genk, at the first round of the European KZ and KZ2 Championships.

Sunday livestream: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Genk

Sunday livestream: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Genk Read more

The first event of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, will take place from 12th to 15th May 2022 in Belgium at the Genk circuit, the "Home of Champions", a favourite of Max Verstappen. 54 nationalities will be represented, an impressive total due to the increase in the number of drivers in the Academy Trophy in line with the diversity objective of the new FIA leadership team.

Tensions rise in Belgium

Tensions rise in Belgium Read more

The weather continued to be fine in Limburg on Saturday during the Qualifying Heats. The thermometer reached 24° in the afternoon, while the intensity followed the same upward curve throughout the 18 races of the Belgian event's programme.

Saturday livestream: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Genk

Saturday livestream: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Trophy at Genk Read more

The first event of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, will take place from 12th to 15th May 2022 in Belgium at the Genk circuit, the "Home of Champions", a favourite of Max Verstappen. 54 nationalities will be represented, an impressive total due to the increase in the number of drivers in the Academy Trophy in line with the diversity objective of the new FIA leadership team.

Perfect conditions for Qualifying Practice in Genk

Perfect conditions for Qualifying Practice in Genk Read more

The first round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, benefited from ideal conditions during Qualifying Practice on the afternoon of Friday 13th May in Belgium. Sunny skies and a pleasant temperature close to 20° made for a high quality and very sporting confrontation on the Genk circuit. David Trefilov (DEU) in KZ2, Guillaume Bouzar (LUX) in Academy and Emilien Denner (FRA) in KZ managed their sessions perfectly to take the three pole positions of the day.

Results: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Genk

Results: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Genk Read more

The first event of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, will take place from 12th to 15th May 2022 in Belgium at the Genk circuit, the "Home of Champions", a favourite of Max Verstappen. 54 nationalities will be represented, an impressive total due to the increase in the number of drivers in the Academy Trophy in line with the diversity objective of the new FIA leadership team.

Live timing and results: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Genk

Live timing and results: Round 1 FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Genk Read more

The first event of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, will take place from 12th to 15th May 2022 in Belgium at the Genk circuit, the "Home of Champions", a favourite of Max Verstappen. 54 nationalities will be represented, an impressive total due to the increase in the number of drivers in the Academy Trophy in line with the diversity objective of the new FIA leadership team.

In Sarno, Birel ART Racing finishes on the KZ2 podium of the WSK Super Master Series

In Sarno, Birel ART Racing finishes on the KZ2 podium of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The final round of the WSK Super Master Series has just finished at the Sarno circuit, with mixed feelings for the Birel ART Racing Team. The Italian factory's official drivers put in some remarkable performances, but the Final results fell short of the team's expectations.

Birel ART Racing Team - Strong performance in Super Master at Lonato

Birel ART Racing Team - Strong performance in Super Master at Lonato Read more

Birel ART Racing confirmed its excellent level of performance in the second round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato this weekend as the battle raged in all categories. Within an exceptionally large field, the Red Army showed great bravery despite the not always favourable circumstances. Hiltbrand was very consistent in the top five in KZ2, Pasiewicz and Keeble were close to the top 10 in OK while Kutskov was the fastest in the OK-Junior Final.

Birel ART Racing Team - Winter Cup - A wet victory in Lonato

Birel ART Racing Team - Winter Cup - A wet victory in Lonato Read more

The 26th edition of the Winter Cup was not held in February as usual, but in November on the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato. The rain, which was getting heavier and heavier, made the Final stages more difficult. Dutchman Marijn Kremers, who comes from a seafaring background, won the KZ2 race thanks to his fighting spirit and impressive control in the downpour, a week after Alessandro Buran and the Renda Motorsport team won the 49th Trofeo delle Industrie in KZ2 at Lonato.

Difficult weekend in Sweden, but good performances from the Birel ART chassis

Difficult weekend in Sweden, but good performances from the Birel ART chassis Read more

Whether in the official Birel ART Racing Team or in the Leclerc by Lennox Racing Team, the Birel ART chassis confirmed their excellent competitiveness in Kristianstad. In spite of the extraordinary circumstances that forced several top drivers out of the race, Viktor Gustafsson was able to reach 4th place in the KZ World Championship, while Alessio Piccini crossed the finish line of the KZ2 International Super Cup in 5th position.