Another success for Kart Republic and continued leadership of the European Championship

Another success for Kart Republic and continued leadership of the European Championship Read more

From 5th to 8th June, FIA Karting visited the Viterbo circuit, which had never before been used for the Championships. The sun, the heat and the grip were there, as was the performance of the KR-IAME packages, so the results followed. In the OK-Junior class, the VictoryLane team celebrated the victory of Frenchman Samuel Hugon, who was joined on the podium by Dean Hoogendoorn.

100 procent record for Costoya and Parolin at Viterbo

100 procent record for Costoya and Parolin at Viterbo Read more

Christian Costoya’s European Championship lead was strengthened this weekend at the third round out of four at Viterbo in Italy, where the Spanish star qualified on pole and won all his races, with team-mate Beau Lowette matching his pace. Junior driver Bruno Blanco is also rapidly gaining in strength and took his first FIA Karting top ten.
 

FIA Karting European Championship - Birelart on the podium in Viterbo

FIA Karting European Championship - Birelart on the podium in Viterbo Read more

In summery weather, Birelart Racing shone in the third round of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK at Viterbo. Vladimir Ivannikov took an excellent 2nd place in the Final, while Noah Wolfe and Aston Sharp also put in solid performances throughout the weekend.

Confirmations and revelations at Viterbo

Confirmations and revelations at Viterbo Read more

A warm, sunny day celebrated the success of the Viterbo event. For its baptism of fire, the Leopard circuit proved a great success, with lively and indecisive races. In the Mondokart.com FIA European Karting Championship, Spaniard Christian Costoya extended his lead over his rivals in OK after a second consecutive victory. In OK-Junior, young Frenchman Samuel Hugon (11 years old) created a surprise by beating all the favourites, including the new Championship leader, Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorn. The French anthem was played twice on the Italian podium, with Jules Avril winning the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit Read more

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories has arrived at the Viterbo Circuit. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. The event programme will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

17 Different winners in the Qualifying Heats at Viterbo

17 Different winners in the Qualifying Heats at Viterbo Read more

A total of 32 Qualifying Heats created an intense spectacle on the Leopard circuit, which proved well suited to this high-level FIA Karting competition. The battles were non-stop in all three categories, while the thermometer topped 30 degrees in the Lazio sun. In the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship, the final day promises to be wide open in OK-Junior, with a number of clear podium contenders. In OK, Spaniard Christian Costoya confirmed his pole position from Friday with five wins out of five! Harrison Whitticombe remained unbeaten in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, but nothing was easy for the Briton.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit Read more

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories has arrived at the Viterbo Circuit. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. The event programme will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

Costoya, Baglin and Whitticombe on Pole Position at Viterbo

Costoya, Baglin and Whitticombe on Pole Position at Viterbo Read more

The first FIA Karting competition in the history of the Leopard circuit in Viterbo got off to a sunny start, with excellent initial feedback from the competitors. In Italy, Friday's Qualifying sessions proved particularly interesting to follow with 197 drivers entered, and extremely close gaps in the three categories represented.

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit Read more

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories has arrived at the Viterbo Circuit. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. The event programme will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - OK & OKJ and Academy Senior at the Viterbo Circuit Read more

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories has arrived at the Viterbo Circuit. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. The event programme will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

Parolin Motorsport and Costoya in control at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport and Costoya in control at Viterbo Read more

Parolin Motorsport was again in the ascendant in the third round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Viterbo with another win from Christian Costoya in the OK category, consolidating his position as the top-ranked international kart racer. This time the Spanish driver didn’t have it all his own way, but he moved into the lead of the series with a masterful Final win, backed up by strong performances from his team-mates.

Noah Wolfe confirms his potential at Birelart Racing

Noah Wolfe confirms his potential at Birelart Racing Read more

Young driver Noah Wolfe continues to demonstrate his versatility at the highest level. Competing at Viterbo in Round 3 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series, he finished a solid 5th in the OK category, despite a technical problem in the Super Heat, which put the brakes on his ambitions.
 

Kart Republic ready for Europe after two podium finishes at Viterbo

Kart Republic ready for Europe after two podium finishes at Viterbo Read more

During the third round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series, the drivers and teams defending the Kart Republic colours in OK and OK-Junior were able to learn the Viterbo circuit on Maxxis tyres and gather valuable information for the FIA Karting European Championship. Some excellent technical solutions were found, as Irishman Daniel Kelleher and Belgian Thibaut Ramaekers were able to prove with their magnificent recoveries to 2nd and 3rd positions in OK. In OK-Junior, Great Britain's Noah Baglin once again fought his way to the front.

FIA Karting: Discovering the Viterbo Circuit

FIA Karting: Discovering the Viterbo Circuit Read more

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories is heading for Italy and the town of Viterbo. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. Current championship leaders Christian Costoya (Spain) in OK and Noah Baglin (Great Britain) in OK-Junior will face stiff competition. The event programme, which runs from 5 to 8 June, will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo Read more

Champions of the Future Euro Series is heading for Italy and the town of Viterbo. The Léopard circuit has welcomed karting drivers, both leisure and competition, for almost 18 years. The 1,294-metre track is full of challenges, with a balanced mix of fast bends and tighter corners that encourage overtaking.

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo Read more

Champions of the Future Euro Series is heading for Italy and the town of Viterbo. The Léopard circuit has welcomed karting drivers, both leisure and competition, for almost 18 years. The 1,294-metre track is full of challenges, with a balanced mix of fast bends and tighter corners that encourage overtaking.

Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo

Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo Read more

Champions of the Future Euro Series is heading for Italy and the town of Viterbo. The Léopard circuit has welcomed karting drivers, both leisure and competition, for almost 18 years. The 1,294-metre track is full of challenges, with a balanced mix of fast bends and tighter corners that encourage overtaking.

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 3 at the Léopard circuit in Viterbo Read more

Champions of the Future Euro Series is heading for Italy and the town of Viterbo. The Léopard circuit has welcomed karting drivers, both leisure and competition, for almost 18 years. The 1,294-metre track is full of challenges, with a balanced mix of fast bends and tighter corners that encourage overtaking.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo Read more

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage of the excellent conditions to take a clean sweep at all stages of the event while Hedfors moved up from 6th in Qualifying to win his heats, Prefinal and the Final.
 

European Championship win for Parolin Motorsport and Costoya

European Championship win for Parolin Motorsport and Costoya Read more

The Parolin Motorsport team came away from Portimao in high spirits after a win in the headline OK class for Christian Costoya in the FIA Karting European Championship, backed up by convincing performances from the other drivers.

Kart Republic and Prema Racing double up in Portugal

Kart Republic and Prema Racing double up in Portugal Read more

Dean Hoogendoorn and Noah Baglin completed the OK-Junior double at Portimão, just as they had done at Campillos on the opening event of the FIA Karting European Championship. This time, the positions were reversed, with Hoogendoorn taking victory. The teams using KR-IAME packages managed to adapt perfectly to the extremely changeable and difficult weather conditions, with seven of them in the top 10 in OK-Junior and five in OK, including a podium for Zak Drummond from the Fusion Motorsport team.

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao Read more

A few weeks after a very successful trip to Campillos, the teams using equipment from the Kart Republic factory perfectly mastered the specifics of the Algarve international circuit in Portimao and those of Maxxis tyres. The second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series ended with an impressive domination by the KR-IAME teams. Brilliantly supported by their teams, with their recognised skills and professionalism, the drivers went on to successfully complete their mission in several instances. Italy's Iacopo Martinese in OK and Great Britain's Noah Baglin in OK-Junior won the Finals, which saw two trebles for the Italian brand.

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races Read more

On the Algarve international circuit in southern Portugal, excellent weather conditions accompanied the large number of entrants in Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. 92 drivers in OK and 88 in OK-Junior, making a magnificent field of 180 entrants, put in an incredible performance over three days, guaranteeing a long and gripping thriller. Noah Baglin (OK-Junior) and Iacopo Martinese (OK) won the Finals in Portimao with flying colours, Henry Domain took the overall lead in the 12-14 age group, while Martinese is now the leader in OK.

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Friday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Results: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Live timing: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos Read more

The Birelart Racing Team got the FIA Karting European OK and OK-Junior Championship off to a flying start at Campillos. Although the final results did not fully reflect the potential seen on track, the performances nevertheless highlighted the quality of the preparation and the cohesion of the team.

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship Read more

With the Prema Racing team and IAME engines, KR chassis dominated the first of four rounds of the FIA Karting European Championships in OK and OK-Junior. At Campillos in Spain, the results of the two Finals spoke for themselves: Noah Baglin won brilliantly in the youngest category ahead of his team-mate Dean Hoogendoorn and James Anagnostiadis triumphed in OK, while Dries Van Langendonck secured a second double for the Kart Republic factory.

James Anagnostiadis and Noah Baglin get the season off to a winning start in Spai

James Anagnostiadis and Noah Baglin get the season off to a winning start in Spai Read more

Almost four years after the previous FIA Karting Championship at Campillos, the Andalusian circuit was perfectly suited to the eagerly-awaited European opener, contributing to the success of the first 2025 competition. The Finals lived up to their promise in both categories. Britain's Noah Baglin made the difference in OK-Junior, while Australian James Anagnostiadis emerged victorious from an intense duel in OK. Several of the drivers in the top three were already wearing the colours of academies set up by Formula 1 teams, including Baglin with Ferrari and Anagnostiadis with Mercedes.