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.

Pourchaire and Saleh back on podium as Sauber Academy returns to action after the summer

Pourchaire and Saleh back on podium as Sauber Academy returns to action after the summer Read more

Following a month-long break from racing, the Sauber Academy drivers returned to action both on and off the track, collecting podiums and bringing forward their respective campaigns as they each enter the final stages of the season.

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums!

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums! Read more

When many drivers arrived at the Franciacorta Karting Track to take part in the opening round of the 2023 WSK Euro Series, they were already looking ahead to the World Championship in the OK and OK-Junior categories, which will be contested on the same Italian circuit in October. 

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta Read more

The victories in Franciacorta went to Miron Lorente (MINI U10), Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Lindblom (OKJ), Stolcermanis (OK), Yildirim (OKN) and Phillips (OKNJ). 

The WSK Euro Series is all set for the Finals in Franciacorta

The WSK Euro Series is all set for the Finals in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying heats on Saturday named the finalists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series. The  TV Live Streaming will be on Sunday, September 3rd starting with Prefinals at 9:50 and Finals at 12:30, MINI U10. MINI Gr.3 will be at 14:00, OKJ at 14:30, OK at 15:00, and OKN-OKNJ at 15:30.

The first protagonists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta

The first protagonists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying on Friday marked the start of the qualifications stages for the WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track. In this first round, there is a significant international participation with over 300 drivers from 57 nationalities competing in the MINI, OK and OKJ categories, as well as in the two new federal categories, OK-N and OK-N Junior.

Kart Republic: KR European Junior Champions after a memorable hat-trick

Kart Republic: KR European Junior Champions after a memorable hat-trick Read more

The FIA Karting European OK and OK-Junior Championships ended on a high note for the KR Global Motorsport Company group at Cremona: a hat-trick of OK-Junior titles in the Final and overall standings with Bondarev, Ramaekers and Martinese, as well as a double podium in OK with Tarnvanichkul and Nakamura-Berta, while Powell finished 3rd in the Championship! KR Motorsport has already secured the title of FIA Karting Team Champion in OK-Junior even before the World Championship.

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Cremona: The competition heats up during the qualifying heats

Cremona: The competition heats up during the qualifying heats Read more

The temperature wasn't the only thing to rise during the Qualifying Heats which have been taking place since Friday afternoon in Italy, during a competition that on Sunday afternoon will decide the winners of the FIA Karting European Championships - OK and Junior as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. Race direction and the stewards are keeping a close eye on compliance with the regulations.

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live stream: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Results: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Results: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Live timing: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track

Live timing: Final Round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at the Cremona Karting track Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30. A maximum of 81 points can be awarded at this final event in OK and OK-Junior and 56 points in the Academy Trophy.

Three FIA Karting titles to be awarded at Cremona Finale

Three FIA Karting titles to be awarded at Cremona Finale Read more

Three European titles will be at stake - in OK and Junior and FIA Academy Trophy - when the 2023 FIA Karting European Championship concludes in Cremona, Italy from July 27-30.

Kart Republic: Five KR chassis in the top six in OK-Junior, Prema Racing double in OK

Kart Republic: Five KR chassis in the top six in OK-Junior, Prema Racing double in OK Read more

True to its policy of enabling as many drivers and teams as possible to compete, whatever the category, the level of the event or the country, the KR Global Motorsport Company drew an extremely positive balance from the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series held in Cremona, Italy. In addition to the four podium finishes achieved by drivers using KR chassis, including a victory for Thai driver Enzo Tarnvanichkul in OK, many other competitors performed extremely well in very hot conditions that proved very trying for everyone.

Champions of the Future - Exciting consolidation of positions in the series standings

Champions of the Future - Exciting consolidation of positions in the series standings Read more

The fourth of the five Champions of the Future Euro Series events, held at the Cremona circuit in Italy, lived up to all its promises. The final stages were full of twists and turns and the winners of the previous meetings were not necessarily able to confirm their success. Dries Van Langendonck in the OK-Junior class and Enzo Tarnvanichkul in the OK class took their first ever podium places. The competition has been completely revitalised and several drivers will be in a position to win this prestigious series at the end of September in Franciacorta.

Live stream: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring

Live stream: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring Read more

The 2023 FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior continues to offer new attractions. The third round, this weekend, will bring the competitors together in Denmark on a recently built circuit at Rødby from 15th to 18th June. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will take advantage of this new venue for the second of its three events.

Live stream: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring

Live stream: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring Read more

The 2023 FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior continues to offer new attractions. The third round, this weekend, will bring the competitors together in Denmark on a recently built circuit at Rødby from 15th to 18th June. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will take advantage of this new venue for the second of its three events.

Three new polemen in Denmark

Three new polemen in Denmark Read more

Under cloudy skies but on a dry track, Qualifying at Rødby rewarded three new drivers. Poland's Maciej Gladysz was fastest in OK, Spain's Christian Costoya took the OK-Junior pole position in the third round of the FIA Karting European Championship and Dutchman Rocco Coronel headed the Academy Trophy drivers.

Results: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring

Results: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring Read more

The 2023 FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior continues to offer new attractions. The third round, this weekend, will bring the competitors together in Denmark on a recently built circuit at Rødby from 15th to 18th June. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will take advantage of this new venue for the second of its three events.

Live timing: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring

Live timing: Round 3 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK & Junior and Academy at Rødby Karting Ring Read more

The 2023 FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior continues to offer new attractions. The third round, this weekend, will bring the competitors together in Denmark on a recently built circuit at Rødby from 15th to 18th June. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will take advantage of this new venue for the second of its three events.

Sauber Academy collecting silverware in podium-studded May

Sauber Academy collecting silverware in podium-studded May Read more

It was a busy month on and off track for the Sauber Academy drivers, who kept up with the good performances shown in the past months: there were wins and podiums, as they carried the name of the Sauber Academy all over Europe.

FIA Karting: Discovering the Rødby Karting Ring

FIA Karting: Discovering the Rødby Karting Ring Read more

The 2023 FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior continues to offer new attractions. After the first appearance of an FIA Karting competition on the Valencia track in Spain, followed by the discovery of a new track in the Czech Republic at Trinec, the third round will bring the competitors together in Denmark on a recently built circuit at Rødby from 15th to 18th June. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will take advantage of this new venue for the second of its three events.

Kart Republic: New circuit and new result for the KR chassis at Rodby

Kart Republic: New circuit and new result for the KR chassis at Rodby Read more

The Champions of the Future Euro Series has christened the brand new Rodby circuit in Denmark. Used by 43 drivers competing in OK and OK-Junior, the KR chassis immediately felt at home. Victories in the Qualifying Heats followed in quick succession on this unique track, which the drivers had to tame to aim for the best possible result. The event ended with a magnificent all-round performance in OK with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places, while Antonov, Martinese and Saleh had just put their best foot forward in the previous OK-Junior Final. Alex Powell and his KR-IAME are the new series leaders in OK, while Antonov remains well placed in OK-Junior.

Champions of the Future Euro Series: Gomez and Wherrell take revenge

Champions of the Future Euro Series: Gomez and Wherrell take revenge Read more

Gabriel Gomez in the OK class and Lewis Wherrell in the OK-Junior class were both at the top in the Final at the previous meeting in the Czech Republic, but in the end victory eluded them. In Denmark, they took magnificent revenge by dominating the Final of this highly anticipated meeting. This was the very first major international event to be held on this brand new circuit at Rodby, on the shores of the Baltic Sea.

Kart Republic: Bondarev wins on KR-IAME and takes the lead in the European Championship

Kart Republic: Bondarev wins on KR-IAME and takes the lead in the European Championship Read more

On the Trinec circuit, which proved to be extremely difficult for drivers, equipment, and teams, Ukrainian Oleksandr Bondarev crossed the finish line of the OK-Junior Final as the winner after dominating the event and winning all five heats, as well as a Super Heat! The KR Motorsport driver is the new leader of the FIA Karting European Championship ahead of Belgian Thibaut Ramaekers. In OK, Alex Powell moved up to 2nd, before dropping back due to a penalty. At the halfway point of the Championship, everything is still in place to go for the two titles...

FIA Karting: Gomez, Bondarev and Barry-Berg victorious in the Czech Republic

FIA Karting: Gomez, Bondarev and Barry-Berg victorious in the Czech Republic Read more

The FIA Karting competition organised for the first time on the Steel Ring circuit in Trinec, Czech Republic gave rise to some exciting races in front of an audience that was enthralled by the quality of the show. Gabriel Gomez (ITA) in OK, Oleksandr Bondarev (UKR) in OK-Junior and Marius Barry-Berg (NOR) in Academy were the victors of the weekend.

Sunday live stream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec

Sunday live stream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec Read more

A total of 233 drivers representing 59 nations are entered for Třinec International Steel Ring. The participants competing in the full FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior are complemented by 29 wild cards in a total 93 OK and 95 OK-Junior drivers. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will start with 45 drivers.

Saturday live stream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec

Saturday live stream: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec Read more

A total of 233 drivers representing 59 nations are entered for Třinec International Steel Ring. The participants competing in the full FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior are complemented by 29 wild cards in a total 93 OK and 95 OK-Junior drivers. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will start with 45 drivers.

Results: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec

Results: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec Read more

A total of 233 drivers representing 59 nations are entered for Třinec International Steel Ring. The participants competing in the full FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior are complemented by 29 wild cards in a total 93 OK and 95 OK-Junior drivers. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will start with 45 drivers.

Live timing: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec

Live timing: Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior and Academy Trophy at Třinec Read more

A total of 233 drivers representing 59 nations are entered for Třinec International Steel Ring. The participants competing in the full FIA Karting European Championship - OK & Junior are complemented by 29 wild cards in a total 93 OK and 95 OK-Junior drivers. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will start with 45 drivers.