Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the...

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK
Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and...

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Luigi d’Ascoli capped off a thoroughly successful WSK Super Master Series for Modena Kart Racing Team with a victory. At Franciacorta, the young Italian secured the runners-up title in the OK-N...
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super...

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

In the closing race at Franciacorta, the titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), Perico (OK-NJ).  
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta:...

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

The fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series promises spectacle at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, March 22nd.
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master...

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The initial heats have taken place at the Franciacorta Karting Track and will continue on Saturday. The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, March 22nd.
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super...

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

The pole positions in the fifth and closing round went to Orlov (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Di Pietrantonio (OKJ), Hedfors (OK-NJ), Warakitsupachok (MINI Gr.3), and Simone (MINI U10). The initial...
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master...

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

With over 400 entered drivers, the very crowded paddock of Franciacorta is ready to celebrate the champions of the WSK Super Master Series in the MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories.
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in...

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

The fifth and final round confirms the great success of the championship by WSK Promotion at the Franciacorta Karting Track.
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis...

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Parolin Motorsport completed another highly competitive weekend in Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, with dry weather throughout and sunny conditions reaching 19°C on Finals day....
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium...

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

On the occasion of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series, Tony Kart Rookie secures the pole position in the MINI Gr.3 U10 class with official driver Blake Hsueh, who finishes third in the...
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic,...

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

As the overall result shows, KR chassis performed well in all categories at Lonato, from Mini to KZ. Seven podiums, including two victories, added to the Italian brand's list of achievements in...
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart...

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Three weeks earlier in Viterbo, Sodikart and CPB Sport had made a big impact: a one-two finish in the KZ2 Final, with four drivers in the top four places in the provisional championship standings. In...
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the...

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

The victories in the penultimate round went to Orlov (KZ2), Manach (OK), Miron (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of...

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

After a total of 44 qualifying heats, Van Walstijn (KZ2), Calleja (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Perico (OK-NJ), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Wolff (MINI U10) are on top.
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats have been run in Lonato. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining qualifying heats, Prefinals and Finals will follow on Sunday, March 8th.
A lot of protagonists in the qualifying of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato
A lot of protagonists in the qualifying of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

A lot of protagonists in the qualifying...

A lot of protagonists in the qualifying of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

A lot of protagonists in the qualifying of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

The pole positions went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Walz (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Hsueh (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Perico OK-NJ).
Results: Round 4 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting in Lonato
Results: Round 4 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: Round 4 of the 2026 WSK Super...

Results: Round 4 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: Round 4 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting in Lonato

A total of 400 drivers are expected at South Garda Karting for the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato. These are again great figures for categories MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and...

Live timing: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Franciacorta Karting Track is ready for the start of the WSK Super Master Series, the third and penultimate round of the championship that features a significantly high number of participants, with 400 drivers coming from over 50 nations across the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories. The championship standings are still tight and far from decided.

The rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona

The rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona Read more

The Tony Kart Racing Team takes part in the second round of the championship, with a line-up of 22 drivers in total in the KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI categories.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Ups and downs in the Cremona rain

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Ups and downs in the Cremona rain Read more

The weekend in Cremona was marked by very wet weather for the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. Rain was a feature of all phases of the competition before starting to ease on Sunday morning. The Finals provided the opportunity to use slick tyres for the first time, but grip was far from perfect and there were numerous pitfalls awaiting the competitors on the 1,210-metre track.

Kart Republic: A brand, drivers and teams committed whatever the conditions

Kart Republic: A brand, drivers and teams committed whatever the conditions Read more

The 2024 WSK Super Master Series continued at the Cremona International Circuit from 7th to 11th February. Competitors had to contend with wet conditions from the Qualifying sessions on Friday through to Sunday.

400 entered drivers in Franciacorta for the third round of the WSK Super Master Series

400 entered drivers in Franciacorta for the third round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

A lot of new protagonists are expected in all categories at Franciacorta. The championship leaders after the first two rounds are: Bertuca (KZ2), Eyckmans (OK), Schaufler (OKJ), Cosma Cristofor (OKNJ), Calleja (MINI Gr.3), and Nellegard (MINI Gr.3 U10).

SODI Racing Team - Magnificent double for Sodikart in Italy

SODI Racing Team - Magnificent double for Sodikart in Italy Read more

After a sparkling start to the season marked by two pole positions and very high overall performances in the KZ2 category, Émilien Denner dominated the Final of the second of the four WSK Super Master Series events at the wheel of his Sodi-TM. In his new colours, Giuseppe Palomba confirmed the technical and sporting choices made by the French factory by securing a one-two finish on the Cremona circuit in the presence of all the major international teams.

Birel takes a magnificent victory of Ean Eyckmans in OK at WSK Super Master Series in Cremona

Birel takes a magnificent victory of Ean Eyckmans in OK at WSK Super Master Series in Cremona Read more

While Birel ART continues to achieve exceptional results in KZ2, its development in OK met with success at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona. Ean Eyckmans literally dominated the premier class of direct-drive karts, taking a significant victory and the lead in the provisional standings.

All the winners of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series

All the winners of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The victory in the finals at the Cremona Circuit went to Denner (KZ2), Eyckmans (OK), Van Langendonck (OKJ), Lovatt (OKNJ), Calleja (MINI Gr.3) and Palacio (MINI Gr.3 U10).

Livestream: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit Read more

After the first round in Lonato, it is now the turn of the Cremona Circuit to host the second event of the WSK Super Master Series from February 7th to 11th. This championship consists of 4 rounds organized by WSK Promotion and will continue with the last two stages at Franciacorta on February 18th and will conclude in Sarno on Saturday, March 2nd.

The second day of heat of the WSK Super Master Series has been completed at the Cremona Circuit

The second day of heat of the WSK Super Master Series has been completed at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The second day of races at Cremona Circuit saw the conclusion of most of the qualifying heats among the over 300 drivers present in the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. The event proved to be quite challenging due to light but bothersome rain.

Rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series at Cremona Circuit

Rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series at Cremona Circuit Read more

Qualifying heats on Friday have been spoiled by the rain, but nearly all leaders of qualifying practice confirmed their pace.

The WSK Super Master Series has kicked off at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Super Master Series has kicked off at the Cremona Circuit Read more

Qualifying practice unfolded with confirmations and surprising results in the second round of the WSK Super Master Series.

Results: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit Read more

After the first round in Lonato, it is now the turn of the Cremona Circuit to host the second event of the WSK Super Master Series from February 7th to 11th. This championship consists of 4 rounds organized by WSK Promotion and will continue with the last two stages at Franciacorta on February 18th and will conclude in Sarno on Saturday, March 2nd.

Live timing: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Cremona Circuit Read more

After the first round in Lonato, it is now the turn of the Cremona Circuit to host the second event of the WSK Super Master Series from February 7th to 11th. This championship consists of 4 rounds organized by WSK Promotion and will continue with the last two stages at Franciacorta on February 18th and will conclude in Sarno on Saturday, March 2nd.

Drivers from 50 countries to gather at Cremona Circuit for the WSK Super Master Series

Drivers from 50 countries to gather at Cremona Circuit for the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series is set to kick off on the weekend of February 11th.

The classifications at the eve of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series.

The classifications at the eve of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. Read more

The race will get underway from February 7th to 11th at the Cremona Circuit and will be valid for KZ2, OK, OKJ, OKNJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

Tony Kart, victory in MINI U10 and podium in OK, at WSK in Lonato

Tony Kart, victory in MINI U10 and podium in OK, at WSK in Lonato Read more

The first race of the season for the Tony Kart Racing Team was at South Garda Karting for the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, with their official driver Sebastiano Pavan achieving the podium finish in the OK category. Furthermore, first place was also achieved for the Rookie chassis in the MINI Gr.3 U10 class.

Vortex hits the podium in the first race of 2024

Vortex hits the podium in the first race of 2024 Read more

In the first round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato del Garda, the VTS engine of the “engine division” of OTK Kart Group delivers a podium position with Sebastiano Pavan.

Kart Republic: Perfect technical choices and new victories in Lonato

Kart Republic: Perfect technical choices and new victories in Lonato Read more

The KR chassis are already enjoying a string of successes at the start of the season. Oleksandr Bondarev (Prema Racing) in OK and Niklas Schaufler (DPK Racing) in OK-Junior won the WSK Champions Cup on 21st January and repeated the feat a week later, again on the Lonato circuit. However, the competition was even tougher at the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series 2024! But the most important thing to note was that many other drivers in the colours of KR Global Motorsport Company put in solid performances.

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato Read more

Christian Costoya claimed his first podium of the 2024 season on the second race weekend, the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato. Temperatures remained cold, but the weather was fine. The number of drivers had increased since the WSK Champions Cup and the competition was really intense on the 1200 m of the famous Italian track.

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KZ, KZ2 and Academy set to go on track in Germany
Bas Kaligis
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KZ, KZ2 and Academy set to go on track in Germany

Wackersdorf returns to the FIA ​​Karting calendar this year after hosting the 2017 World Championship. This time it is to launch the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - KZ and KZ2, as well as the 10th edition of the FIA ​​Karting Academy Trophy from 3rd to 5th May 2019 for the second Competition of the season.

Of the 154 Drivers on the entry list, international diversity is broader than ever with 50 nations and five continents represented. The FIA ​​Karting Academy Trophy has opened up to new horizons in its mission of detecting young talents from around the world, but the KZ2 category also confirms its attractiveness for Drivers from 20 different countries, an eloquent score for a European Competition. Italy is the top nation numerically with 28 representatives, but France (14), Sweden (13) and the Netherlands (12) are solidly represented ahead of Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic.

A more open field in KZ

The FIA ​​Karting European Championship - KZ is tailor-made for the most successful Drivers, true specialists of the discipline, often representing major brands. Former World Champions Paolo De Conto (ITA), Marco Ardigo (ITA), Jorrit Pex (NLD) and Pedro Hiltbrand (ESP) are the perfect example, along with renowned talents such as Stan Pex (NLD), Marijn Kremers (NLD), Alessandro Irlando (ITA), Jérémy Iglesias (FRA), Simo Puhakka (FIN), Anthony Abbasse (FRA) and Bas Lammers (NLD), as well as Fabian Federer (ITA), an expert in gearbox racing. Both honoured in KZ2 last year, Adrien Renaudin (FRA) and Matteo Vigano (ITA) have this time progressed to the top class with other talented Drivers able to interfere in the fight for victory. Bridgestone supplies the tyres for KZ.

Unpredictable confrontation in KZ2

78 Drivers have registered for the first Competition of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ2 which will also be fitted with Bridgestone tyres. In the absence of the outgoing Champion, now in KZ, the protagonists of last year will spread their wings. This is the case for the Italians Giacomo Pollini, Alessio Piccini, Giuseppe Palomba and Riccardo Longhi, as well as Frenchmen Emilien Denner, Pierre Loubere and Hubert Petit, all in the top 10 in 2018. It will also be necessary to watch out for Andrea Dale (ITA) returning from KZ this year, David Vidales Ajenjo (ESP) en route to cars, Benjamin Tornqvist Persson (SWE), shining on the same circuit he did at the 2017 FIA Karting International Super Cup, and Daniel Bray (NZL), capable of challenging for victory. On their home territory, some Germans could join the fight: Alexander Schmitz, Andre Matisic, Maximilian Paul, or maybe Valentino Fritsch who has just made his debut in KZ2.

Discovering talent with the Academy

The 10th edition of the FIA ​​Karting Academy Trophy continues its role of revealing and training talent from around the world with 51 Drivers from 47 countries on five continents. After a very convincing three year period, OTK Kart Group won the new tender for 2019, 2020 and 2021 for the supply of one-design chassis and engines. Bridgestone is the exclusive tyre supplier, while OMP clothes Drivers and mechanics.

Each new season renews the forces involved. This year, only four drivers are repeating. Among them, Robert De Haan (NLD), despite his large stature, can be considered as one of the possible favourites as can Kajus Siksnelis (LTU) or rookies like Christian Ho (SGP), Paolo Ferrari (ITA), Maxwell Dodds (GBR), without prejudging the skills of contenders less well-known in Europe.

The FIA Karting Academy Trophy will start on Wednesday, 1st May, with an information session on doping and an opening briefing. Drivers will be able to familiarise themselves with their equipment on Thursday, 2nd May with three Free Practice sessions of 20 minutes. All categories will enter the track Friday, 3rd May for three more Free Practice sessions before their Qualifying Heats between 15:30 and 17:00. The Qualifying Heats will occupy all day on Saturday, 4th May, between 9:30 and 16:20, before finishing on Sunday, 5th May from 9:30 to 11:25. The KZ2 Final will start at 12:50, the Academy Final will then start at 13:55 and the KZ Final at 14:55.

 

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