Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Motorsport UK power 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class on Sustainable Fuel

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Motorsport UK power 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class on Sustainable Fuel Read more

The 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class, one of four classes within the British Kart Championships, has been powered by sustainable fuel thanks to funding provided by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Delivered in collaboration with Motorsport UK, the use of sustainable fuel from Round Three of the Championship achieved a 55% reduction in emissions compared to its fossil fuel equivalent.

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.

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returns to action in Barcelona

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returns to action in Barcelona Read more

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine heads to Spain for the eighth and antepenultimate round of the 2025 season, taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, also home to the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.

Showdown in Wackersdorf: DKM ahead of the big season finale

Showdown in Wackersdorf: DKM ahead of the big season finale Read more

The German Kart Championship is entering the home straight: the grand season finale 2025 will take place at Pro Kart Raceland Wackersdorf from 19 to 21 September. On the 1,197-metre track, 207 drivers will battle it out for the remaining five championship titles. After four exciting weekends, the championship favourites are neck and neck. Both race days can be viewed via livestream on adac.de/motorsport and on the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel. On Saturday, coverage begins at 1 p.m. with the first heats, while the final decisions on Sunday can be followed live from 9:30 a.m.

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK

Energy Corse: A second consecutive podium finish at the FIA Karting World Championship in OK Read more

What a season for Energy Corse! The team has delivered a string of top-level performances since the start of the season in various categories, particularly in OK and Junior. In Kristianstad, Sweden, Lev Krutoholov took 3rd place on the podium in OK after a perfectly controlled race by the Ukrainian. This performance is comparable to that achieved just a year earlier at the World Championship in the United Kingdom by Matthew Higgins. More than ever, Energy Corse remains a benchmark on the international scene, capable of beating the biggest teams.

Family Lemmens sold Karting Genk: MP Group expands karting activities further with acquisition of legendary Genk Karting Track

Family Lemmens sold Karting Genk: MP Group expands karting activities further with acquisition of legendary Genk Karting Track Read more

The MP Group has further expanded its karting activities by acquiring the legendary karting circuit Karting Genk. To this end, MP owner Henk de Jong reached an agreement with the Lemmens family, who opened the outdoor track at Horensbergdam in 1983 and have owned it ever since. MP, best known in the Netherlands for its leading Formula racing team MP Motorsport, has been working for several years to grow its presence in karting—the foundation of the talent ladder that MP Motorsport offers all the way up to Formula 2.

Double podium in F4 at Lédenon for Sofia Zanfari

Double podium in F4 at Lédenon for Sofia Zanfari Read more

The young Moroccan driver once again distinguished herself in the French F4 Championship during the fifth and penultimate round at the Lédenon circuit. She managed to climb onto the women's podium in Races 2 and 3 after some spectacular battles.

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team working on the 2026 driver line-up

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team working on the 2026 driver line-up Read more

After the announcement of the multi-year partnership between Kalì Kart and the new title sponsor Lenovo, the management of the historic CRG brand is working to define the 2026 drivers’ line-up of the team, which will be dedicated to the under-16 junior categories: Mini, OKNJ, OKJ, and OK. The racing program will include participation in all FIA Karting events (European Championship and World Championship for OK and OKJ classes), as well as a structure that will be active in Italy for the Mini U10 / Gr3 and OKN Junior categories.

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles

Kart Republic wins both OK and Junior World Championship Titles Read more

KR-IAME teams dominated the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad. In OK, Thibaut Ramaekers had a perfect Final to beat Joe Turney. In OK-Junior, Noah Baglin led from start to finish and was joined on the podium by two other drivers equipped with KR chassis. The technical and sporting decisions taken by the Kart Republic factory clearly contributed to this exceptional overall result, while ensuring that satellite teams had highly competitive equipment.

Meet in Laval to wrap up the 2025 NSK Season

Meet in Laval to wrap up the 2025 NSK Season Read more

This year, Laval will host the closing round of the NSK season. The 3rd event of 2025 is set to take place in Mayenne, from September 18 to 21, on the Laval Beausoleil Louis Paillard International Circuit. Interest in the flagship French series continues to grow, with 236 participants expected, including 90 in the Max Senior category alone – the headline class of the NSK that once again proves its strong appeal among drivers.

FIA World Championship OK & OK Junior: Positive weekend for CRG

FIA World Championship OK & OK Junior: Positive weekend for CRG Read more

The season’s most important event for the OK and OK Junior categories concluded at the Kristanstad circuit in Sweden. After last year’s OK title in England, the CRG Racing team arrived in Sweden ready to fight for top results again. Despite strong pace throughout the weekend, the decisive step for a podium finish in Sunday’s Finals was just missing.

Prize Package Confirmed for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28

Prize Package Confirmed for Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 28 is set to be a record-breaking event on November 12-16 outside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For a third straight year, karters from around the world will converge on the Las Vegas, Nevada facility to compete for a space in the SKUSA record books. Part of the battle to etch their name in history on SuperSunday will be to take home a piece of the prize package, valued at roughly $45,000.

Ramaekers and Baglin crowned FIA Karting World Champions

Ramaekers and Baglin crowned FIA Karting World Champions Read more

The Kristianstad circuit crowned two promising young motorsport talents at the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - OK & Junior. No stranger to the podium at major international events, Belgium's Thibaut Ramaekers claimed the top spot this afternoon. A year after losing the title on the last lap, Britain's Noah Baglin bounced back in OK-Junior, dominating his rivals at the decisive moment of the competition.

Trident to line up in Baku with Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens van Hoepen

Trident to line up in Baku with Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens van Hoepen Read more

After bidding farewell and thanking Max Esterson and Sami Meguetounif for their contribution to the team, Trident Motorsport is ready to turn the page with a brand-new line-up for the upcoming round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, scheduled from September 12–14 on the streets of Baku. Tackling the demanding Azerbaijani city circuit, the Italian team will hand F2 debuts to Martinius Stenshorne and Laurens Van Hoepen. 

Wheldon wins Race 3 of the E4 Championship at Mugello with a superb restart

Wheldon wins Race 3 of the E4 Championship at Mugello with a superb restart Read more

The second round of the E4 Championship at Mugello Circuit ended with one final twist. After Kean Nakamura-Berta’s success in Race 1 and Alex Powell’s victory in Race 2 (following the 5-second penalty handed to Nakamura-Berta, first under the checkered flag), the last race of the weekend went to Sebastian Wheldon.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

A spectacular show in Kristianstad during the qualifying heats

A spectacular show in Kristianstad during the qualifying heats Read more

In Sweden, the two FIA Karting World Championship titles - OK & Junior - are more coveted than ever on the spectacular Åsum Ring. The intensity of the 30 Qualifying Heats held from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, in very pleasant weather conditions, clearly demonstrated this. An initial selection took place with 72 drivers qualifying for Sunday's Super Heats in each category. There will now be only 36 in each Final, out of an initial total of 109 in OK-Junior and 105 in OK. Britain's Noah Baglin in the 12-14 age group and Australia's James Anagnostiadis in OK lead the intermediate standings.

Kean Nakamura-Berta first across the line but penalized: Alex Powell wins Race 2

Kean Nakamura-Berta first across the line but penalized: Alex Powell wins Race 2 Read more

Drama and excitement marked Race 2 of the E4 Championship at Mugello. Kean Nakamura-Berta with Prema Racing, already victorious in Race 1 this morning, crossed the line first again. However, the Japanese-Slovak driver lost the win due to a five-second penalty imposed by the Stewards, following his defense at the start against Alex Powell with R-ace GP. To hold position, Nakamura-Berta ran beyond track limits, resulting in the infringement. Given the gap to the rest of the field, the penalty relegated him to P2, though he still takes the championship lead with 94 points.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello

Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello Read more

Mugello - Qualifying for the second round of the E4 Championship at Mugello Circuit delivered both spectacle and confirmation. On one of the most technical and selective tracks of the season, Kean Nakamura-Berta with Prema Racing was the absolute star, taking two pole positions. Fighting for the top spot and securing pole for Race 3 was Mercedes junior Alex Powell with R-ace GP, who had already impressed on this track in July during the Italian F.4 Championship, and once again shows his strong feeling with the Scarperia circuit.

Kelleher and Hoogendoorn start the World Championship in Pole Position

Kelleher and Hoogendoorn start the World Championship in Pole Position Read more

In Sweden, everything is in place for a great sporting event with the 2025 Mondokart.com World Championship – OK & Junior. The rain on Thursday morning at the start of private practice quickly gave way to much more pleasant weather, and the Qualifying sessions took place in excellent conditions at the Kristianstad circuit. An initial ranking has emerged, with most of the favourites in contention. Recently crowned European Champion, Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorn set the fastest time in OK-Junior. In OK, Ireland's Daniel Kelleher was the fastest. A total of 30 Qualifying Heats are on the schedule before Sunday's Final stages.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Results: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.

 

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad Read more

The 2025 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior will take place in Sweden from 11th to 14th September at the Åsum Ring in Kristianstad. The Swedish circuit is no stranger to major events, as this will be the fourth World Championship to take place on this track, which is particularly popular with racers. The field will be substantial, with 109 drivers expected in OK-Junior and 108 in OK. Forty-five nations from five continents will be represented.
 

Lucas Fluxa signs with Hillspeed for final events of 2025 GB3 Championship season

Lucas Fluxa signs with Hillspeed for final events of 2025 GB3 Championship season Read more

Mallorca-born contender Lucas Fluxa will complete his maiden season in the GB3 Championship as a Hillspeed driver, after the multiple race-winning team confirmed it has signed a deal with the rapid 16-year-old.

Landmark F1 Academy™ Rookie Test set to drive forward series' future talent pipeline

Landmark F1 Academy™ Rookie Test set to drive forward series' future talent pipeline Read more

F1 Academy today announced that, following substantial global interest, eighteen female drivers, all eligible to compete in 2026, have been carefully selected to take part in the series’ first ever rookie test on 17th - 18th September at Circuito de Navarra.

Emma Scarbrough to represent KICK Sauber F1 Team in F1 Academy rookie test

Emma Scarbrough to represent KICK Sauber F1 Team in F1 Academy rookie test Read more

American emerging talent, Emma Scarbrough, will represent KICK Sauber F1 Team in the first F1 Academy rookie test, taking place in Navarra, Spain, at the end of the month. The 17-year-old will drive a team-branded car, operated by Rodin Motorsport, in a six-hour-long test across two sessions.

Trident to field Freddie Slater for his 2026 FIA F3 season debut

Trident to field Freddie Slater for his 2026 FIA F3 season debut Read more

Trident Motorsport is proud to confirm an agreement with Freddie Slater for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The 17-year-old British driver will contest the upcoming season in the team’s colours, joining a squad that has produced the category’s last three Drivers’ Champions: Gabriel Bortoleto, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Câmara.

Tony Kart finishes third in the Champions of the Future 2025

Tony Kart finishes third in the Champions of the Future 2025 Read more

In the last round of the series, in Kristianstad (Sweden), their Tony Kart Racer 401 T chassis won the bronze medal in the OKJ category of the championship, thanks to the results achieved by Ilie Tristan Crisan during the season.

RMCET wraps up 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 – the calendar is out

RMCET wraps up 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 – the calendar is out Read more

The grand finale of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy unfolded in spectacular fashion at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli. In addition to crowning the 2025 champions, BRP-Rotax and WSK Promotion also unveiled the first draft of the 2026 calendar.

All set for the FIA World Championship – OK & OK Junior

All set for the FIA World Championship – OK & OK Junior Read more

The biggest event of the season for the OK and OK Junior classes is just around the corner: from Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, the FIA World Championship will light up the Kristianstad track in Sweden.

The 2024 Italian F.4 Championship concludes with Gianmarco Pradel's first victory

Published on Sunday, October 27, 2024

The 2024 Italian F.4 Championship concludes with Gianmarco Pradel's first victory

The Italian F.4 Championship officially concluded with the third race at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Putting the final seal on the season was Australian driver Gianmarco Pradel, representing US Racing, who achieved his first victory by overtaking poleman Freddie Slater in a highly challenging race. Pradel was rewarded with the win after a weekend that presented him with some difficulties in the previous two races, but he skillfully seized the opportunity with a spectacular pass, closing out the year in the best possible way.
 

British driver Freddie Slater from Prema Racing, already crowned Champion before the final round, didn’t hold back at Monza. After winning Race 1 and Race 2, bringing his total wins to 15 and setting a new record to beat, Slater gave it his all again in Race 3. Right at the start, he was immediately challenged by Pradel, who took the lead. Slater later regained the position with a daring overtake at the first chicane and surprised his rival with an inside move following a restart after a safety car. However, he ultimately had to yield to the Australian's first triumph, as Pradel passed him with a high-speed maneuver and skillfully defended his lines against Slater's counterattack.
 

Mercedes junior Alex Powell from Prema Racing finished third on the Race 3 podium. With this result, Powell closed out the last standings still open in the final round, the one dedicated to first-year drivers in the category. The thrilling head-to-head duel with his teammate Kean Nakamura-Berta lasted until the final meters of Race 3, when the American-Jamaican driver ultimately sealed the Rookie Trophy victory, celebrating on Monza's third podium step. Nakamura-Berta, his direct rival, finished fourth, displaying impressive talent on the track throughout the season, often excelling in challenging conditions. In the final race, the Japanese Alpine Academy driver, already on the podium twice this weekend, shone once again, first with an exceptionally precise pass on Powell and then in his battle for P4 with Akshay Bohra from US Racing.



 

Indian driver Akshay Bohra, who had recently clinched the Euro 4 Championship title at Monza, finished fifth in the final race of the year, following his fourth-place finishes in the weekend’s previous two races.
 

In sixth position was Dutch driver Francot from Jenzer Motorsport. After having to give up a potential strong result in Saturday's second race due to a mechanical issue with his gearbox, Francot returned to fight in the top 10 today, securing his place. Seventh went to Australian driver Jack Beeton from US Racing, who, along with Slater and Nakamura-Berta, dominated Saturday’s podium. After the final round, Beeton moved ahead of Japanese driver Hiyu Yamakoshi (Van Amersfoort Racing) in the standings, taking second place.
 

Prema Racing’s Indian driver Dion Gowda finished eighth, crossing the line ahead of Swedish driver Gustav Jonsson from Van Amersfoort Racing. Latvian driver Tomass Stolcermanis from Prema Racing completed the top 10, closing the season in third place in the Rookie standings.

 

Gianmarco Pradel: "There’s no better way to end it. After Race 1 and Race 2, we had a few roadblocks, especially in Race 2, which was all on me, so it was hard to bounce back. In Race 3, everything just fell into place, and it felt so, so good. The car felt like it was on rails. I can’t thank the team, US Racing, enough. They’ve been incredible, not just for this race but for the entire two years I’ve been with them so far. It’s been fantastic. I’m really happy to end on such a high note; let’s see what the future brings.”



 

Freddie Slater: "To be in the history books of Italian F.4 is something really special. Looking at the perfect score, at the end of the season, I’m only 7 points off that, considering the dropped results. I’ll never forget it; hopefully, it’ll be a record that lasts for quite a while, and it won’t be easy for future drivers to beat! Honestly, it’s been super special, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I couldn’t have done it without Prema; they’ve been a massive part of this success. Also, the Championship, WSK, and ACI Sport have done an incredible job organizing such a great championship. That’s why it’s the best Formula 4 category and championship to go to for the best chance to grow as a driver. It’s been incredible, and I’ll miss it, but now full focus for 2025. [Next year in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine], I’ll still go at it with an open mind. I don’t know what’s going to happen, and we don’t know how fast we’ll be, but we’ll go in with an open mind and see how we get on. Honestly, I want to be fighting for the championship right away and try to break more records, as I try to do every year. It doesn’t always work out that way, but I’ll just go with an open mind and see how it goes.”
 

Alex Powell: "It wasn’t a smooth weekend; we had a few issues, especially yesterday. Going into this last race was pretty intense, as it was really close between Kean and me for the Rookie Championship. In the end, I just went in wanting to do our best to finish on a high. Overall, it’s been a season full of highs and lows; we had some tough periods this year, but we managed to bounce back well. I’m really happy and proud of the work we did as a team, and of course, I’m thrilled to bring home the Rookie Championship.”

 

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