After three exciting rounds in Portimao, Valencia and Jesolo, followed by a summer break of just over two months, the Champions of the Future Academy Program will return to the excitement of racing from 19th to 21th September at the Slovakia Ring. Located east of Bratislava, the circuit has recently earned its stripes by hosting its first major international competitions. The first part of the season has seen a hierarchy emerge, but a lot can still happen in all categories, OK-N Senior, OK-N Junior, Mini 60 and Mini U10.A unique international experience

With its highly attractive “arrive and drive” concept, the series organised by RGMMC offers top-level competition and driver training, giving young drivers the experience and international visibility they need to launch their professional careers while keeping costs under control and ensuring sporting fairness.
 

A springboard to the top

Partnerships with the F1 Academy Discover Your Drive, with talent scouts from the Mercedes F1 Junior Program and Kick Sauber F1, as well as with the MPA Academy (a recent creation of the MPA F4 Champions of the Future Academy program) offer a comprehensive talent identification platform and a clear progression path from karting to the next steps on the motorsport ladder.Like all events in the series, the Slovakia Ring competition will benefit from high-quality live streaming to ensure a strong presence on YouTube and Motorsport TV, as well as on social media. We recommend registering on these platforms and liking them so you don’t miss a thing!
 

OK-N Senior: In pursuit of Markas Silkunas

In Portugal and Spain, Markas Silkunas (LTU) got his season off to an ideal start with several victories, quickly racking up big points in the overall standings. Then it was the turn of Wojciech Woda (POL) and Jacob Micallef (MLT) to climb to the top step of the podium in Italy. In this highly competitive environment, Marlon Bayer (SUI) performed consistently, while three female drivers regularly stood out. Chiara Battig (SUI), Klara Kowalczyk (POL) and Ella Hakkinen (MON) are now in the top six of the overall standings at the halfway point of the season. The creation of the “F1 Academy Discover your Drive” program continues to prove its worth. What will the Slovakian event have in store for us?
 

Overall standings after Jesolo
1 Markas Silkunas (LTU) 375 pts
2 Wojciech Woda (POL) 279 pts
3 Chiara Battig (SUI) 276 pts
4 Klara Kowalczyk (POL) 232 pts
5 Marlon Bayer (SUI) 177 pts
6 Ella Hakkinen (MON) 156 pts
7 Martim Barros Meneses (POR) 139 pts
8 Micallef Jacob (MLT) 132 pts
9 Gabi Santos Teixera (POR) 130 pts
10 Oskar Galan (POL) 124 pts
 

OK-N Junior: Already five winners in six races

On the strength of his two victories in Valencia and Jesolo, Connor Clancy (UAE) leads the overall standings, but four other drivers have already managed to win since the start of the season. They are Kacper Rajpold (POL), Albert Tamm (SUI), Leonidas Peruzzi (UAE) and Didier Kreeft (NED). Currently 2nd in the standings, Many Nuvolini (FRA) would like to win after already finishing on the podium three times. Also well placed in the overall standings, Nojus Stasionis (LTU) is in the same situation. As in the Senior category, several female drivers have clearly demonstrated their potential, such as Angelina Simons Torres (ESP), Vanesa Silkunaite (LTU) and Victoria Farfus (BRA).
 

Overall standings after Jesolo
1 Conor Clancy (UAE) 310 pts
2 Many Nuvolini (FRA) 263 pts
3 Kacper Rajpold (POL) 231 pts
4 Nojus Stasionis (LTU) 211 pts
5 Leonidas Peruzzi (UAE) 185 pts
6 Didier Kreeft (NED) 182 pts
7 Angelina Simons Torres (ESP) 165 pts
8 Vanesa Silkunaite (LTU) 144 pts
9 Victoria Farfus (BRA) 141 pts
10 Huifei Xie (CHN) 115 pts
 

Mini: Perico and Burgess lead the way since Jesolo

The driver to beat in Mini 60 is Niccolo Perico (ITA). For his rivals, it’s time to close the points gap with the Italian. After Vicente Capela (POR) in Valencia, two U10 drivers managed to take the chequered flag in 2025. These superb performances were achieved by Zayne Burgess and Wynn Godschalk, both from the United States, who appear in that order in the Mini U10 standings ahead of Samar Chopra (UAE). Currently ranked 2nd in Mini 60, Mattis Brageot (FRA) and 5th-placed Lorenzo Zucchetto (SUI) are two other drivers to watch closely.
 

Overall standings after Jesolo
1 Niccolo Perico (ITA) 381 pts
2 Mattis Brageot (FRA) 244 pts
3 Vicente Capela (POR) 216 pts
4 Zayne Burgess (USA) 210 pts, 1st U10
5 Lorenzo Zucchetto (SUI) 205 pts
6 Wynn Godschalk (USA) 196 pts, 2nd U10
7 Achilleas Peruzzi (UAE) 169 pts
8 Ava Lawrence (UAE) 160 pts
9 Jan Gardzielik (POL) 143 pts
10 Teo Pelfrene (POR) 141 pts
14 Benjamin Karajkovic (UAE), 4th U10
30 Samar Chopra (UAE) 2 pts, 3rd U10
33 Ronald Venter (RSA), 5th U10
 

Equipment *
OK-N Senior (14-18 years old): KR chassis, IAME engines, Vega tyres
OK-N Junior (12-14 years old): KR chassis, IAME engines, Vega tyres
Mini 60 & U10 (8-12 years old): Parolin chassis, TM Kart engines, Vega tyres

* Complete karts are distributed by random draw and are identical for all drivers. Only talent makes the difference!
 

Provisional schedule

Friday 19th September
09:30 – 16:52: Free Practice
 

Saturday 20th September
09:00 – 09:40: Free Practice
10:05 – 10:51: Qualifying Practice
11:20 – 13:55: Qualifying Heats
15:00 – 15:20: Final 1 OK-N Junior
15:30 – 15:50: Final 1 Mini
16:00 – 16:25: Final 1 OK-N Senior
Podiums
 

Sunday 21st September
09:00 – 09:40: Free Practice
10:05 – 10:51: Qualifying Practice
11:20 – 13:55: Qualifying Heats
15:00 – 15:20: Final 2 OK-N Junior
15:30 – 15:55: Final 2 Mini
16:00 – 16:25: Final 2 OK-N Senior
Podiums