The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

A total of 552 different drivers characterized the 16th edition of the championship held in 2025. The Champions are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Van Langendock (OK), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Palacio (OK-NJ), Perico...
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport continued to enable frontrunners in both OK and Mini categories to fulfil their potential in the last round of the WSK Super Master Series at Viterbo, despite constantly changing...
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual champion) and Van Walstijn (KZ2).
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final...

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

All qualifying heats have been run. The final stages with TV Live streaming will be on Sunday, March 16th: Prefinals from 10:00 and Finals from 13:00.
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK...

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Heats on Friday were wet after the dry weather in the morning. The conclusion of the heats will be on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, March 16th.
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master...

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

The quickest at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo were Frasnelli (OKJ), Orlando (OK-NJ), Ratajski (MINI Gr3), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Orlov (KZ2) and Burnett (OK).
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK...

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is ready to host the fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series, next Sunday, March 16th with the Finals that will award the titles in all categories.
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior...

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport had a highly satisfying weekend at Franciacorta in the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series where again over 400 drivers were competing. This weekend the weather was fine and...
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates...

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series next March 12 - 16 with about 250 drivers ready to fight for the titles in all the categories.
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after...

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

At Franciacorta, on the Italian circuit that will host the FIA Karting World Championship in October, the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series featured an incredible field of 90...
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master...

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series are Pasquali (MINI U10), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Crisan (OKJ), Costoya (OK), Girardello (OK-NJ) and Hiltbrand...
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master...

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

A total of 45 qualifying heats have been run to narrow down the 405 drivers present in Franciacorta. Live coverage on TV and Live Streaming on Sunday, March 9th from 9:30 (Prefinals) and 13:00...
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The first day of the fourth round awarded the first emotions on the track with qualifying practice and the initial heats. Heats will end on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday,...
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been...

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The pole position went to Pasquali (MNINI U10), Nanni (MINI GR.3), Blandino (OK-NJ), Walz (OKJ), Kamyab (OK) and Hiltbrand (KZ2).
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...

Livestream: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto

Livestream: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto Read more

The two categories X30 Junior and X30 Senior will run the closer of their championship. MINI will also compete in Castelletto.

All is set in Castelletto for the Final stages of the WSK Open Series

All is set in Castelletto for the Final stages of the WSK Open Series Read more

Harvick (MINI Gr.3), Gorski (MINI Gr.3 U10), Coronel (X30 Junior) and Weixelbaumer (X30 Senior) came to the fore in the heats.

Qualifying practice of WSK Open Series in Castelletto

Qualifying practice of WSK Open Series in Castelletto Read more

The pole sitters of the third round of the championship are Zulfikari (MINI Gr.3), Legenkyi (MINI Gr.3 U10), Kuzhnini (X30 Junior), and Albanese (X30 Senior). The official first day of the WSK Open Series started on Friday with qualification practice at the International 7 Laghi Kart Circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo.

Results: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto

Results: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto Read more

The two categories X30 Junior and X30 Senior will run the closer of their championship. MINI will also compete in Castelletto.

Live timing: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto

Live timing: Round 3 WSK Open Series at the 7 Laghi Kart International Circuit in Castelletto Read more

The two categories X30 Junior and X30 Senior will run the closer of their championship. MINI will also compete in Castelletto.

The first two titles of the WSK Open Series are awarded at the Circuit 7 Laghi Kart of Castelletto

The first two titles of the WSK Open Series are awarded at the Circuit 7 Laghi Kart of Castelletto Read more

The third round of the championship will award the titles of the two categories X30 Junior and X30 Senior. On track will also be the MINI with a good number of young drivers as usual.

WSK Open Series, the third round of the series at the 7 Laghi Kart of Castelletto

WSK Open Series, the third round of the series at the 7 Laghi Kart of Castelletto Read more

The two categories X30 Junior and X30 Senior will run the closer of their championship. MINI will also compete in Castelletto. Live on streaming on Sunday, April 16.  

Exciting Finals of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

Exciting Finals of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The Finals of the second round of the WSK Open Series went to Pex (KZ2), Orlando (MINI Gr3 U10), Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Pancotti (X30 Junior) and Ratel (X30 Senior). After qualifying practice and heats run in good weather, some rain arrived in the morning to affect the final phase of the second round of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit.

Livestream: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

This weekend the WSK Open Series hits back the track for the second round of the series on the new Cremona Circuit, whose 1224 meters are ready to host the event of the Series organized by WSK Promotion with the categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior and X30 Senior on track.

The heats of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit had a few surprises

The heats of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit had a few surprises Read more

Legenkyi (MINI U10), Zulfikari (MINI Gr.3), Pex (KZ2), Cosma Cristofor (X30 Junior) and Weixelbaumer (X30 Senior) had the upper hand in the heats of the second round. The final stages will be on Sunday, April 2nd.

Energy Corse still at the forefront of the battle in 2023

Energy Corse still at the forefront of the battle in 2023 Read more

The Italian team refueled during the winter break and set off again to attack the podiums, which have already been numerous in 2023. From the Winter Cup, Martin Molnar triumphed in OK. In WSK, Danny Carenini won in IAME-X30 Junior at the Open Series, before winning again a week later at the famous Andrea Margutti Trophy. There were also podiums at the WSK Super Master Series with Dries Van Langendonck in OK-Junior and at the WSK Champions Cup with Tomass Stolcermanis in OK.

The fastest of qualifying of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

The fastest of qualifying of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

Qualifying heats of the WSK Open Series have been held. The pole positions went to: William Calleja (MINI Gr.3), Niccolò Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10), Stan Pex (KZ2), Sacha van 't Pad Bosch (X30 Junior), Danny Carenini X30 Senior).

Results: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

This weekend the WSK Open Series hits back the track for the second round of the series on the new Cremona Circuit, whose 1224 meters are ready to host the event of the Series organized by WSK Promotion with the categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior and X30 Senior on track.

Live timing: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

This weekend the WSK Open Series hits back the track for the second round of the series on the new Cremona Circuit, whose 1224 meters are ready to host the event of the Series organized by WSK Promotion with the categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior and X30 Senior on track.

The second round of the WSK Open Series is about to get underway at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Open Series is about to get underway at the Cremona Circuit Read more

On track are the categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior, and X30 Senior. Qualifying practice will be on Friday, April 31st, qualifying heats will be on Saturday, April 1st while the final stages will be on Sunday, April 2nd with Live Streaming.

The second round of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Open Series at the Cremona Circuit Read more

On the weekend of April 2nd, the WSK Open Series hits back the track for the second round of the series on the new Cremona Circuit, whose 1224 meters are ready to host the event of the Series organized by WSK Promotion with the categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior and X30 Senior on track.

Parolin Motorsport well placed on all fronts

Parolin Motorsport well placed on all fronts Read more

The weekend of 11th-12th March was a busy one for Parolin Motorsport, who had to split their efforts between Spain and Italy. The Champions of the Future Euro Series started at the Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Valencia in preparation for the FIA Karting European Championship - OK and OK-Junior. At the same time, the WSK Open Series started in Lonato for the younger drivers. On both fronts, Parolin was reaping the rewards of his work since the start of the season.

Tony Kart on the podium in Valencia and Lonato

Tony Kart on the podium in Valencia and Lonato Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series, the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR gains the third place in OK class with Arthur Poulain as well as the leadership in the championship with Jan Przyrowski. In the WSK Open Series, on the other hand, it is the Tony Kart Rookie finishing second and third, respectively in MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

Kart Republic - Success on all fronts ahead of the FIA Karting European Championships

Kart Republic - Success on all fronts ahead of the FIA Karting European Championships Read more

After numerous events in Italy, the season accelerated a little more with the launch of the 2023 Champions of the Future Euro Series, which started in Spain in Valencia. In both OK and OK-Junior, KR chassis dominated the Finals with two wins and even two double wins! Meanwhile, at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato, the first official outing of the KR Motorsport team in KZ2 resulted in a double podium. Successes in the Mini and Mini U10 classes were added to the impressive list of achievements during the second weekend of March.

Podiums and successes from the start of the season for Sodikart

Podiums and successes from the start of the season for Sodikart Read more

With a fine victory in Lonato in KZ2 in the new WSK Promotion series, Senna Van Walstijn confirmed the competitiveness of the Sodi chassis and the expertise of the Sodi Racing Team. Leader at the end of the heats and 5th in the Final, Émilien Denner completed the solid performance from the world's leading manufacturer in the WSK Open Series.

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Progress despite adversity for Maxime Furon-Castelain
Heert-Jan van Keulen
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Progress despite adversity for Maxime Furon-Castelain

The young Luxembourg "lion" Maxime Furon-Castelain has confirmed his steady progress at the forefront of the Academy Trophy despite a technical problem. There was a change of scenery for the second round of the FIA ​​Karting Academy Trophy: after the winding circuit and cool weather of Wackersdorf (DEU), the young talents of the karting world found themselves, in a heat wave, at the Sarno (ITA) track near Naples in mid June. On this circuit with a long straight requiring excellent engine power, the young Luxembourger Maxime Furon-Castelain confirmed his rapid progress by facing the vagaries of the engines with great determination.

 

Immediately among the fastest

Although overwhelming, the heat did not affect Maxime's usual fighting spirit during the weekend. Temperatures often exceeded 35° during the day while the track reached 55° at the foot of Vesuvius. On a circuit that he was learning while racing, Maxime was immediately on the pace by posting the fastest time of the first session of Free Practice among the 48 participants from 45 countries. He confirmed his speed and his understanding of the fast pace at Sarno in Qualifying with the 3rd fastest time in his session, only 25 thousandths of a second from the leader of the Trophy, a remarkable performance for this rookie which placed him in 7th place overall, progressing since Round 1 at Wackersdorf.

Always at the forefront despite technical hazards

"Thanks to my good practice results, I was confident of performing well in the Qualifying Heats," said the Luxembourg representative in in this international competition. "I did not suspect then that I was going to have to fight with an engine which lacked punch! The usual change of engine by draw was not favourable to me. During the Warm-up on Saturday morning, I had the unpleasant surprise of finding myself very far from the lap times I had achieved so far. Instead of a few hundredths or thousandths that I was missing in practice, the deficit with the leaders sometimes reached a second a lap in the first heat, which is huge in this competition where everyone has the same equipment. In these conditions, I managed to make no mistakes during the entire race and to finish in 10th position with the 22nd time".

The Academy Trophy race service did not immediately take Maxime's mechanical problem into account and only changed his carburettor to let him start again in the second heat with the same engine block. Always penalised by his engine, Maxime managed to snatch 8th place in the middle of a turbulent group of drivers who were much faster than him, thanks to his commitment on the track.

 

The young rookie surprises his opponents

He started on Sunday morning with another engine, faster this time, and surprised his opponents in a shotgun start in the third heat where he seized 2nd place. During the six laps, he was fighting a breathless battle on the track against much older and more experienced drivers, immediately returning to his 2nd place as soon as one of his rivals managed to overtake him. Unfortunately, he made a bad choice when attempting to protect his position on the last lap and crossed the finish line in 7th place.

"The sanction was immediate, many of my opponents overtook me in one fell swoop, but I will remember the lesson! Despite my technical problems, I managed to qualify for the Final again, in 12th place, better than at Wackersdorf".

Commitment pays off in the Final

At the start of the Final, Maxime lost time, baulked by the poor start of the driver ahead of him and forced to go wide at the first corner to avoid a collision. He was only 16th on the first lap, but Maxime did not give up and started to attack in a tight pack. Highly motivated on the last lap, he managed to recover 12th place in the Final results, still progressing compared to Round 1 at Wackersdorf.

"This competition was more complicated than expected and I am not unhappy with my result in these conditions. I still learned a lot about racing at this level and I got closer to the top 10: a good experience! I want to thank VDK Racing for technical support, my loved ones and the ACL for the support and encouragement. We were all delighted by the presence of Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA. The organisation by the CIK-FIA and RGMMC was perfect and the Circuito Internazionale Napoli personnel showed remarkable efficiency. A special mention for the official announcer, Jake Sanson, for his infectious enthusiasm in the race commentary."

The next big international FIA Karting meeting for Maxime Furon-Castelain will take place in a month on the Le Mans circuit (FRA) at the last round of the OK-Junior European Championship.

 

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