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.
A legendary track, Laval enjoyed its golden years of karting in the 1980s and 1990s, hosting several European and World Championships. Since then, the layout has been extended to 1,232 meters and the surface has recently been resurfaced. The professionalism of the ASK Laval team guarantees a warm welcome, while 3MK Events is working hard to ensure the event’s success once again. Live timing from Apex Timing will begin on Friday, and WFR will provide livestream coverage on Facebook and YouTube throughout Saturday and Sunday, allowing the race action to reach a wide audience. Friendliness and community remain priorities for 3MK Events, highlighted by the exceptional prizes to be won in the raffle thanks to partners Quincaillerie Aixoise and DEMT, as well as the unmissable Friday evening cocktail gathering.
With even more championship points at stake, the competition will be intense, especially as the gaps in the standings remain quite narrow. The winners of the team classification will also be revealed at the end of the event. In addition, 8 tickets to the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain (November 29 – December 6) will be awarded.
Category standings before the Laval event
Mini 60: Meynard in the lead
1. Mike Meynard – 380 pts
2. Charles Ural – 336 pts
3. Lisandru Caraballo – 326 pts
4. Victor Vinclet – 268 pts
5. Arthur Pontais – 244 pts
Nationale: Grisel and Benecchi tied
1. Antoine Grisel – 338 pts
2. Gabriel Benecchi – 338 pts
3. Théo Battisti – 304 pts
4. Léni Robillot Lagache – 280 pts
5. Théo Guilloteau – 266 pts
MAX Senior: Lassoued dominates
1. Mehdi Lassoued – 334 pts
2. Mathis Parlant – 278 pts
3. Tom Langlois – 258 pts
4. Simon Périgny – 256 pts
5. Hugo Lacroix – 232 pts
MAX Masters: Cortinovis narrowly ahead
1. Alexandra Cortinovis – 334 pts
2. Rémy Provost – 324 pts
3. Sylvain Laville – 320 pts
4. Antoine Antier – 298 pts
5. Stéphane Lemouneau – 244 pts
DD2: Guérin advantage
1. Kylian Guérin – 352 pts
2. Baptiste Schneider – 344 pts
3. Mathieu Ferré – 338 pts
4. Anthony Millet – 308 pts
5. Louis Terroitin – 268 pts
DD2 Masters: Capitaine in control
1. Christophe Capitaine – 192 pts
2. Charles Seguin – 176 pts
3. Vivien Cussac-Picot – 168 pts
4. Lucas Joly – 152 pts
5. Maxime Gravouille – 140 pts
Provisional Schedule – Laval
Thursday, September 18
10:30 – 18:00: Unofficial free practice (4x10’)
Friday, September 19
08:40 – 14:47: Official free practice (3x9’)
15:10 – 17:22: Qualifying sessions (6’)
17:45: 3MK Events cocktail & prize raffle (partners’ gifts)
Saturday, September 20
08:45 – 17:36: Qualifying heats
Sunday, September 21
08:35 – 11:19: Super heats
11:25 – 11:59: Finals B
13:30 – 15:54: Finals
Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals – November 29 to December 6 at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.