Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024

Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024 Read more

The 2023 season was full of success for the KR Global Motorsport Company factory in the international categories and the results of the first major event of 2024 confirmed this trend, already auguring many successes to come. At the WSK Champions Cup in Lonato, the chassis won two titles, with Niklas Schaufler (DPK Racing) in OK-Junior and Oleksander Bondarev (Prema Racing) in OK, a category that ended with four KR-IAMEs in the top four places!

FIA Karting: Viktor Gustafsson, IKR KZ Leader

FIA Karting: Viktor Gustafsson, IKR KZ Leader Read more

2022 KZ World Champion Viktor Gustafsson (SWE) and CRG factory driver has just recorded his seventh International Karting Ranking (IKR) result of the season at Wackersdorf. His 2nd place in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and his consistency in the other KZ events on the FIA Karting International Sporting Calendar that count towards the IKR means that he is now in 1st place in the KZ category. With 2621 points, he is ahead of the new reigning champion Paolo Ippolito and Matteo Vigano. 3rd in the World Championship, Stan Pex has moved up three places in the KZ 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.

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany Read more

On Sunday morning, the Super Heats had already given a glimpse of the competition at Wackersdorf. But that was nothing compared to the afternoon's Finals, which produced a breathtaking spectacle with many unexpected twists and turns. At the end of a memorable FIA Karting competition, Italy's Paolo Ippolito was crowned KZ World Champion, Germany's Niels Tröger won the KZ2 World Cup and Italy's Davide Forè added the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters to his impressive list of honours.

 

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Sunday's live stream starts at 10:20.

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection Read more

At the end of the 40 Qualifying Heats contested since Friday afternoon, the first verdict fell on Saturday evening in Wackersdorf. David Trefilov (DEU) leads the intermediate standings in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Alex Powell (JAM) leads in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Davide Forè (ITA) is in first place in the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup - KZ2.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Saturday's livestream starts at 09:40.

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf Read more

In Germany, the 1190 m long Pro Kart Raceland circuit from the Qualifying sessions showed that the Wackersdorf competition was going to prove formidable. Under sunny skies but with reasonable temperatures, three polemen were rewarded on the morning of Friday 8th September: Émilien Denner (FRA) in KZ, Maksim Orlov in KZ2 and Mirko Mizzoni (ITA) in KZ2 Masters.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Friday's live stream starts at 14:00.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September, 2023. The programme also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Kart Republic: Second consecutive European Championship title for KR

Kart Republic: Second consecutive European Championship title for KR Read more

Paolo Ippolito in 2022... Danilo Albanese in 2023... History is repeating itself in the most spectacular way for the KR Global Motorsport group in the FIA Karting European KZ Championship. It's important to remember that above all it's thanks to the quality of the equipment and the competitiveness of the drivers that the Italian brand manages to remain at the top of the world hierarchy. In addition to Albanese's coronation, the two Italian drivers won their places on the podium at Sarno in the premier class. And in KZ2, the results of Alex Powell and Kean Nakamura-Berta kept Prema Racing in 2nd place in the team standings.

Albanese and Slater the new European Champions in Sarno

Albanese and Slater the new European Champions in Sarno Read more

The temperature rose a few more degrees at Sarno on Sunday as the Finals of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 supported by Mondokart.com got underway. Gradually set up during the Super Heats, the scenario unfolded without a hitch until the end of the Finals with Gustafsson (SWE) winning and Albanese (ITA) crowned in KZ, while Slater (GBR) took victory and the title in KZ2.

Live coverage: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Live coverage: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

FIA Karting: Italians Albanese and Bertuca lead on saturday evening in Sarno

FIA Karting: Italians Albanese and Bertuca lead on saturday evening in Sarno Read more

The Italian round of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 in Sarno, Italy, sponsored by Mondokart.com, took place in very hot conditions that put a great deal of stress on drivers, machines and tyres. The first selection has been made and will be completed on Sunday morning during the Super Heats. On Saturday evening, the Qualifying Heats delivered their verdict with Danilo Albanese (ITA) still leading in KZ and Cristian Bertuca (ITA) the new leader in KZ2.

Livestream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

Results: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

Live timing: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy. The current version of the Sarno track, which is 1,550m long, remains highly attractive to competitors who are used to epic battles punctuated by twists and turns.

FIA Karting: European coronations in sight in Sarno

FIA Karting: European coronations in sight in Sarno Read more

The FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 is preparing to crown the first champions of the season at its second event from 6th to 9th July 2023 on the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno in Italy, sponsored by Mondokart.com.

CRG positive trend continues in KZ

CRG positive trend continues in KZ Read more

Last weekend the Sarno track hosted the last round of the WSK Open Series, an event where the top KZ category came under the spotlight: all drivers and teams protagonists of the international races, took part in the race in this class to prepare for the next round of the FIA ​​European Championship, which will be hosted by the Italian track.

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno Read more

The titles, at the end of the fourth and closing round, have been awarded to Pex (KZ2), Bogdan Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Legenkyi (sub judice MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-NJ).

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present. Read more

The intense heat has subsided at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, but among the protagonists of 34 nationalities competing in the fourth and final round of the WSK Open Series in the MINI, KZ2 OK-N, and OK-N Junior categories, the "temperature" remained high due to the competitiveness shown in Saturday's heats, with the aim of giving their all in the final phase on Sunday, June 25th. The Prefinals will be live-streamed on TV from 11:05, followed by the Finals at 13:30.

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series Read more

The pole positions went to Celenta (KZ2), Baglin (MINI Gr.3), Di Pietrantonio (MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-N Junior). Further heats to follow on Saturday, as the Finals of the fourth and closing round will be on Sunday, June 25th.

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25 Read more

The fourth round that will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior that will debut in a one-round event.

Kart Republic triumphs in KZ2 with Alex Powell

Kart Republic triumphs in KZ2 with Alex Powell Read more

After the two victories for the KR direct-drive chassis at the opening of the European Championships in OK and OK-Junior, it is now the turn of the "Shifter" model to win a major FIA Karting competition. On the difficult Zuera circuit, Jamaican Alex Powell dominated the KZ2 class Final from 5th position. Similarly, the competitiveness of the KR Motorsport team was clear in KZ, but events did not go in favour of Italian Paolo Ippolito, the reigning European Champion.