G4 Racing welcomes Enzo Richer for the Hungaroring Round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine

G4 Racing welcomes Enzo Richer for the Hungaroring Round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine Read more

G4 Racing is pleased to announce that Enzo Richer will be joining the team for the upcoming round at Hungaroring, stepping into the #3 car for the weekend.

Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight

Thrills and Surprises in Wackersdorf: Lloyd, Cranham & Becu Steal the Spotlight Read more

The third round of the IAME Euro Series took place at ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf, a fast, technical circuit nestled in Bavaria near the Czech border. Weather conditions evolved over the weekend—Friday brought rain, Saturday remained cool and cloudy, while Sunday ended on a high with warm sunshine, setting the stage for an action-packed Finals day.

Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale

Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale Read more

As the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entered its third and penultimate round, the championship landed at the iconic Karting Genk: The Home of Champions.

Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners

Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners Read more

An unforgettable showdown at Karting Genk – The Home of Champions saw Round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy come to a close with dramatic finales, fierce competition, and a crowd-pleasing atmosphere.

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series Read more

The Final of the WSK Euro Series will take place at the Cremona Circuit after the victories in Viterbo’s round one claimed by Costoya (OK), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N), Xie (OK-NJ), Hedfors (MINI Gr.3) and Godschalk (MINI U10).

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk Read more

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET calendar, the Belgian circuit is set to welcome the international paddock once again, this time with 188 drivers across five categories.

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream Superheats and Finals: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats on Saturday. The climax unfolds on Sunday with Superheats, the Consolation race, and the nail-biting finals!

Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk

Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk Read more

A full day of racing unfolded at Karting Genk – The Home of Champions, host of the third round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream Qualifying Heats: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats on Saturday. The climax unfolds on Sunday with Superheats, the Consolation race, and the nail-biting finals!

 

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats on Saturday. The climax unfolds on Sunday with Superheats, the Consolation race, and the nail-biting finals!

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk Read more

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET calendar, the Belgian circuit is set to welcome the international paddock once again, this time with 188 drivers across five categories.

Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk

Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk Read more

The third round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is underway at the legendary Karting Genk – The Home of Champions, where the action resumed today under mild conditions after a rainy practice day on Thursday.

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 IAME Euro Series Round 3 at the ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

Round 3 of the IAME Euro Series is about to light up Wackersdorf, and the grid is stacked with talent. Starting with Timed Qualifying and Qualifying Heats on Friday, followed by the rest of the heats on Saturday. The climax unfolds on Sunday with Superheats, the Consolation race, and the nail-biting finals!

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk Read more

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET calendar, the Belgian circuit is set to welcome the international paddock once again, this time with 188 drivers across five categories.

202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk

202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk Read more

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy enters its penultimate chapter this week at one of the most iconic tracks on the calendar: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. This legendary Belgian venue, a cornerstone of the series, is once again ready to welcome top talent from across Europe and beyond for a decisive weekend in the championship race.

Edu Robinson joins G4 Racing for the remainder of the 2025 FRECA season

Edu Robinson joins G4 Racing for the remainder of the 2025 FRECA season Read more

G4 Racing is pleased to announce that Edu Robinson will join the team for the rest of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

IPK confirms its presence on the podium in FIA Karting Events

IPK confirms its presence on the podium in FIA Karting Events Read more

Consistently at the front of the field since his arrival at IPK, Markus Kajak rose to the challenge at Sarno by climbing to the second step of the KZ2 podium. The Formula K SRP Factory Team driver moved up to 2nd in the European Championship standings. In KZ2 Masters, the title was close for Davide Fore and his IPK chassis in Praga colours. The Italian had just taken the lead on the last lap of the Final, before being pushed. The whole team were understandably disappointed...

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report Read more

One month after Jesolo, the ROK Cup Italy is back on track for the fifth round of the season, on the occasion of the "night event" in Lonato del Garda. In total, 262 drivers livened up the races of the seven categories running at South Garda Karting. Kralev Leo (Mini ROK U10), Verde Marco (Mini ROK), Melis Matteo (Junior ROK), Gaglianò Giuseppe (Senior ROK), Sorbello Andrea (Expert ROK), Ferrari Riccardo (Super ROK) and Pasiewicz Karol (Shifter ROK).

Birelart Racing triumphs at Sarno with Pedro Hiltbrand

Birelart Racing triumphs at Sarno with Pedro Hiltbrand Read more

Birelart Racing leaves the Italian circuit of Sarno in high spirits after Pedro Hiltbrand's victory in the premier KZ category, extending his lead in the Championship with one round to go. The weekend, marked by temperatures around 35 degrees on the redesigned track, also saw hard-fought podium finishes for Samuele Leopardi in KZ2 and Fabio Bifulco (CL Racing) in KZ2 Masters.

Aston Martin Aramco launches Driver Academy, signing Spaniard Mari Boya

Aston Martin Aramco launches Driver Academy, signing Spaniard Mari Boya Read more

The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team today launches its Driver Academy, welcoming Mari Boya as its first signed driver. The Spaniard, currently competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, will benefit from a comprehensive development programme designed to prepare young talent for the top echelons of motorsport.

Sodi Racing Team: Clear domination in KZ2 and double podium in KZ

Sodi Racing Team: Clear domination in KZ2 and double podium in KZ Read more

Sodikart and CPB Sport perfectly managed the various parameters that challenged the drivers and teams at Sarno during the FIA Karting European Championship for gearbox categories. In particular, they had to adapt to the intense heat of the Naples region and the difficulties of using different tyres to those supplied at the previous event in Valencia. In this context, Maksim Orlov won the KZ2 Final by a wide margin and now has a comfortable lead in the Championship. In KZ, Mattéo Spirgel and Jean Nomblot put two Sodi-TMs on the podium, with performances of a very high standard.

Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy

Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy Read more

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions.

Hiltbrand and Orlov double their wins, Piccioni takes the Crown!

Hiltbrand and Orlov double their wins, Piccioni takes the Crown! Read more

Three drivers were smiling broadly from the podium in Sarno at the end of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. Pedro Hiltbrand, who had already won the opening race in Spain, is in an excellent position in the overall KZ standings ahead of the final competition in Germany in July. In KZ2, Maksim Orlov is in exactly the same situation, after his comprehensive domination in the Final at the foot of Vesuvius. In KZ2 Masters, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship was held over a single competition. Antonio Piccioni emerged victorious after a last lap with many twists and turns.

Newman Chi wins Race 3 in a dramatic finale

Newman Chi wins Race 3 in a dramatic finale Read more

Race 3 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza marked the end of the third round of the Italian F.4 Championship, the single-seater series promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion. Spectacle wasn’t lacking throughout the weekend, already lively on Saturday, when three different drivers took turns on the podium: Prema Racing’s Sebastian Wheldon claimed victory in Race 1 and finished third in Race 2, US Racing’s Gabriel Gomez secured second place in both races, while Kean Nakamura-Berta, third in Race 1, took the win in Race 2.

Livestream: F4 Spanish Championship Race 3 of Round 4 at Circuit Paul Ricard

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Livestream: Eurocup-3 Race 2 of Round 3 at Circuit Paul Ricard

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Livestream: F4 Spanish Championship Race 2 of Round 4 at Circuit Paul Ricard

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Livestream Italian F4 Championship - ACI Racing Weekend Monza round 3 - Race 3

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The Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the legendary Temple of Speed, will host the third round of the Italian F.4 Championship during the ACI Racing Weekend from June 20 to 22. A total of 40 drivers, representing 26 nations and entered by 12 different teams, will take to the fast Monza track ready to battle it out.
 

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and KZ2 Masters in Sarno

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The gearbox categories are back at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno for the second of three rounds in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship-KZ and KZ2. From June 19th to 22nd, 2025, the KZ2 Masters category will be added to the programme. This Championship will be contested over a single competition. A total of 125 Drivers are entered.

The temperature rises in Sarno, along with the intensity of the racing

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The second official day of competition, which saw the end of the Qualifying Heats and the first Super Heats, took place in stifling heat on the Naples International Circuit. A number of trends from Qualifying Practice for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship were confirmed, but certain races showed that things can change very quickly. Mattéo Spirgel in KZ, Maksim Orlov in KZ2 and Davide Fore in KZ2 Masters will attack the end of the competition in leading positions.

Williams Racing Academy Drivers to participate in Abu Dhabi FP1 Session and Young Driver Test

Published on Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Williams Racing Academy Drivers to participate in Abu Dhabi FP1 Session and Young Driver Test

Williams Racing Academy Driver Zak O’Sullivan will take part in the first Free Practice session at the 2023 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 2023 Formula 3 Vice Champion will get behind the wheel of Alex Albon’s FW45 at Yas Marina Circuit for the hour session. Zak’s outing, his first in the FW45, fulfills the team’s second and final mandated rookie driver session this season.

Zak will also take part in this year’s end-of-season Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi, sharing driving duties across the course of the day with fellow Academy driver Franco Colapinto. The Argentinian driver will get his first taste of a Formula 1 car during the test following his debut in Formula 2 with MP Motorsport in the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

After successful seasons in Formula 3, in which Zak and Franco tied the all-time record for most wins in the championship (4), both Academy drivers will be stepping up into Formula 2 for 2024 with Zak competing for ART Grand Prix and Franco with MP Motorsport.

Zak’s 2023 season included four victories with two Feature Race wins and two Sprint wins, along with one pole position and a further podium finish, resulting in second place in the Championship. The British driver joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy in 2022 and has most notably won the prestigious Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award.

Franco’s second season in F3 saw him finish fourth in the driver standings after claiming two Sprint victories and a total of five podium finishes. Franco has been a part of the Driver Academy since the start of 2023 and has impressive credentials, with his most notable achievements including becoming the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year and winning the 2019 Spanish Formula 4 Championship.

Williams Racing Formula 1 drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant will split driving duties in the FW45 as part of the end of season testing in Abu Dhabi.

Sven Smeets, Sporting Director, Williams Racing: “Both Zak and Franco have had impressive seasons in Formula 3 and we’re now looking forward to giving them the opportunity to drive the FW45 in Abu Dhabi to aid their development as part of their roles in the Williams Racing Driver Academy. The pair have demonstrated a high level of understanding and maturity during their simulator work conducted at Grove. I know they'll both be working hard in preparation for this experience and will make the most of it.”

Zak O’Sullivan: “I’m really excited to participate in FP1 at Abu Dhabi. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the FW45 for the first time and get some good mileage under my belt. In addition to that, I’m returning to the car for the post-season rookie test to further my development with the team. Huge thanks to Williams Racing for the opportunity and for putting their faith in me to drive the 2023 car.”

Franco Colapinto: “I am extremely grateful to Williams Racing for giving me the opportunity to drive an F1 car in only my first year in the Academy. I’ve been dreaming of this day since I was a kid and have been working really hard for this. To have this chance at the official young driver test is a real honour. Thank you to the team for entrusting me with the FW45. Being part of the Academy this year has opened my eyes in so many different areas and I feel ready to make this step. I can’t wait.”

 

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