Benjamin Foucart extends GK4 championship lead with podium at Spa-Francorchamps!

Benjamin Foucart extends GK4 championship lead with podium at Spa-Francorchamps! Read more

Sticking to a simple no-risk plan, Benjamin Foucart extended his lead in the GK4 Kart Series with a strong second place on Saturday. The seventeen-year-old driver from Braine-le-Château finished second in the IAME X30 Senior National class during the third round of the championship.

Girlpower! Karting talent Adriana Cumbo takes hard-fought second place in IAME Series Benelux

Girlpower! Karting talent Adriana Cumbo takes hard-fought second place in IAME Series Benelux Read more

Running at the front of a field full of boys, Adriana Cumbo took a hard-fought second place during the third round of the IAME Series Benelux. The fourteen-year-old from Montegnée proudly finished as the runner-up in the IAME KA100 category.

Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca

New Territory, New Winners: Champions of the Future Academy Program tackles Greece

New Territory, New Winners: Champions of the Future Academy Program tackles Greece Read more

Heading into Greece would have felt like stepping into the unknown for much of the Champions of the Future Academy Program field as Round 2 arrived on the calendar. Hidden in the Greek hills near Thessaloniki, Circuit 27 made its debut as host of the second round of the season. The brand-new venue welcomed OK-N Junior, OK-N Senior and Mini 60 competitors across two days of racing, producing new championship leaders, podium finishers and memorable moments throughout the weekend.

Nice birthday present: Simon Henrard wins IAME Series Benelux on comeback weekend

Nice birthday present: Simon Henrard wins IAME Series Benelux on comeback weekend Read more

Back in a kart for the first time in years, and the day before his birthday, Simon Henrard won the third round of the IAME Series Benelux. The twenty-five-year-old from Malmedy made his winning return on the Spa circuit, just a few minutes from his home.

Popov becomes sixth different winner in FIA FREC season

Popov becomes sixth different winner in FIA FREC season Read more

Maksimilian Popov became the sixth different winner from six different teams in the opening seven races of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship season after claiming victory in the final race of the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

Successful premiere in Cheb: Great races in Czech Republic

Successful premiere in Cheb: Great races in Czech Republic Read more

145 drivers compete in the first DKM event in Cheb (CZ). Poulsen, Möhring, Kamenik, Skrivan and Staedtler victorious in second race of the season. Next race in Ampfing in mid-July marks halfway point of the season.

Chopra doubles up as Mir and Sami seal Sunday glory in Thessaloniki

Chopra doubles up as Mir and Sami seal Sunday glory in Thessaloniki Read more

The Champions of the Future Academy Program completed its first-ever visit to Greece with another dramatic day of racing at Circuit 27, as Sunday brought fresh winners, last-lap drama and a spectacular conclusion to Round 2.

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb Read more

The second race weekend of the 2026 season in the German Kart Championship is breaking new ground, as the top German kart series heads to Cheb for the first time. The Czech Republic now follows Belgium and Italy to become the third country to host a round of the DKM. The drivers can look forward to a totally new stop on the calendar from 29th to 31st May.

Detroja dominates, drama strikes Junior Final as Circuit 27 delivers

Saturday live stream: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Live timing & Results: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb

Live timing & Results: Round 2 of the 2026 German Kart Championship at the Fun Arena Cheb Read more

The second race weekend of the 2026 season in the German Kart Championship is breaking new ground, as the top German kart series heads to Cheb for the first time. The Czech Republic now follows Belgium and Italy to become the third country to host a round of the DKM. The drivers can look forward to a totally new stop on the calendar from 29th to 31st May.

New territory awaits as COTFA heads to Greece

New territory awaits as COTFA heads to Greece Read more

After a long wait since February, the Champions of the Future Academy Program now returns, this time heading into untouched territory for the series: Greece.

Premiere in Cheb for the German Kart Championship

Premiere in Cheb for the German Kart Championship Read more

Second race weekend sees drivers and teams head to the Czech Republic. This is the third time in the history of the DKM that a round takes place abroad. More than 155 starters expected in five classes.

Kart Republic: KR chassis omnipresent at the front of the field in KZ

Kart Republic: KR chassis omnipresent at the front of the field in KZ Read more

Having already set the fastest time in his group during Friday morning’s Free Practice, Danilo Albanese was awarded the pole position trophy a few hours later with a magnificent lap of 50.867 seconds. A time the Italian driver improved upon further to 50.687 seconds in Saturday’s warm-up!

CRG dominates round 1 of the Euro KZ Championship

CRG dominates round 1 of the Euro KZ Championship Read more

CRG returned to the top step this weekend at the Genk circuit in Belgium, host of Round 1 of the FIA European Championship KZ-KZ2. Pace and outright speed were evident from the very first free practice sessions in the premier KZ category, with Viktor Gustafsson setting the benchmark and Adrian Malheiro confirming the competitiveness of the CRG-TM package.

Italian F4: Perfect weekend for Sammalisto: 3 out of 3 at Vallelunga

Italian F4: Perfect weekend for Sammalisto: 3 out of 3 at Vallelunga Read more

At the Autodromo Piero Taruffi di Vallelunga, venue of the second round of the Italian F4 Championship, US Racing’s Luka Sammalisto completed a perfect weekend. Three wins from the three races he contested for the Finnish driver, who only missed Race 2 because of the group rotation format, with that race instead won by teammate Edu Robinson.

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures pole position for FIA FREC Race 2 at Zandvoort

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures pole position for FIA FREC Race 2 at Zandvoort Read more

Kean Nakamura-Berta claimed his third pole position of the season at Zandvoort, which hosts the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship. The Prema Racing driver topped Qualifying 2 and will start from the front of the grid for the second and final race of the weekend.

FREC: MP Motorsport celebrates home victory as Wheldon claims Race 1 honours at Zandvoort

FREC: MP Motorsport celebrates home victory as Wheldon claims Race 1 honours at Zandvoort Read more

MP Motorsport celebrates its first win of the season on home soil at Zandvoort courtesy of Sebastian Wheldon. The American claimed victory in the opening race of the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship after setting the pace in Thursday’s collective tests, topping Friday’s free practice sessions and securing pole position in Qualifying 1.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.

Wheldon and Macedo lead FIA FREC Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort

Wheldon and Macedo lead FIA FREC Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort Read more

Sebastian Wheldon emerged as the fastest across the two Free Practice sessions that opened the Zandvoort weekend. At the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, the MP Motorsport driver set the overall quickest time in the morning with a lap of 1:30.114 that no one could improve on later in the day as afternoon temperatures rose.

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort Read more

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest in the opening Free Practice session at Zandvoort after setting the pace on Friday morning at the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the eight-event FIA Formula Regional European Championship season this weekend.

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It wThe legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.ill also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort Read more

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship weekend at Zandvoort got underway today with the two official collective tests. The Dutch venue welcomed all 30 drivers competing in the second round of the championship, with the field amassing a total of 1,343 laps throughout the day. Among them was Belgian newcomer Thomas Strauven, who missed the opening round at the Red Bull Ring and is making his championship debut this weekend with CL Motorsport.

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24 Read more

The CRG Racing Team is ready for another challenge in the 2026 karting season: the FIA European Championship KZ–KZ2. The continental series for the Shifter categories will be contested over two rounds, with Round 1 taking place this weekend at the Genk circuit in Belgium. The second and final event will be held in Italy at Sarno on 5 July.

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship.

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk Read more

Registrations are now officially open for Round 3 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled to take place at the legendary Karting Genk: The Home of Champions from June 24 to June 28, 2026.

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK Read more

Sunday of Round 2 in the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program UK brought another full reset at PF International Kart Circuit, with drivers once again tackling one of the UK’s fastest circuits through qualifying, heats and finals. Dry conditions remained throughout most of Sunday, allowing the pace to intensify as the weekend concluded with another packed day of racing across OK-N Junior, MINI 60 and OK-N Senior.

VRD Racing returns to GB4 Championship with Ava Dobson at Silverstone

Published on Friday, July 26, 2024

VRD Racing returns to GB4 Championship with Ava Dobson at Silverstone

VRD Racing will return to the GB4 Championship at Silverstone, fielding a single-car entry for rising American star Ava Dobson. The 15-year-old will make her first European racing appearance at the event, having competed in three different single-seater categories in the USA over the past year. 

Her racing debut came in the YACademy Winter Series at F4 level at the start of 2023, before contesting the majority of the F4 United States Championship as her main programme. She also contested rounds in USF Juniors and the USF2000 categories, proving her abilities at multiple levels of the American ladder. Ava has also competed in USF Juniors this year, though this weekend’s GB4 event at Silverstone marks her racing comeback after a crash at Barber Motorsports Park in April. 

Prior to her car racing graduation, Dobson has enjoyed a sustained karting career, beginning racing at the age of seven and competing in the World Karting Association, USPKS, SKUSA, ROK Cup and the Route 66 Sprint Series, where she was a multiple winner and podium finisher. Her first experience of the GB4 car came in testing this week, where she quickly built up her pace on the full Grand Prix circuit, and well within the 103% marker for the reverse grid element. 

VRD, one of the leading junior single-seater squads in the USA, has established itself in UK paddocks with its race-winning GB3 Championship efforts with Arden, whilst it was a GB4 podium contender in the second half of 2023. 

Ava Dobson said: “I’m really looking forward to racing at Silverstone this weekend in the GB4 Championship, it’s an amazing circuit and a real honour to be racing at an F1 venue. It’s a new challenge for me, especially after a few weeks out of the cockpit, but I’ve gained speed in testing this week and I look forward to making more progress across the event.”

VRD Racing Team Principal Dan Mitchell said: “We’re looking forward to giving Ava her racing comeback this weekend. There’s no pressure on her, she’s going to gain some excellent experience in Europe, and as we could see in testing, she was getting closer to the pace in each session. Solid performances in qualifying and the races will do her no harm at all, as she enters her first races for a few months.”

For more championship information, visit www.gb-4.net

 

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