Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

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

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the...

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. The Finals, with TV Live Streaming coverage on...
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

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s...

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

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),...
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second...

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The closing round of the WSK Euro Series will award the titles of OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI U10 at the Cremona Circuit next July 1-5.
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps...

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage...
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the...

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The opening event of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo was won by Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya (OK).  
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in...

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

The heats end with final phase qualification on Saturday 17th May. Prefinals from 9:50am and Finals from 1:30pm on Live TV Streaming.
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

The first heats highlight several protagonists. Friday the conclusion of the heats, Saturday 17th May the final phase.
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at...

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

Qualifying practice at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo kicked off the first round of 2025 WSK Euro Series. The finals on Saturday 17th May.
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The participation is great in all categories at the opener of the series to be held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17.
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The first round of the series will take place at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17, with categories MINI, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ and OK on track.  

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit Read more

The WSK Final Cup moves to Lonato for its second and closing round with over 300 drivers this weekend after the opener held in Sarno. These are quite important numbers for a competition that introduced this year a new format with two rounds to define the 2022 champions. In Lonato, MINI is expected to have a big participation of over 120 drivers, OKJ over 80, OK and KZ2 about 50.  

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit Read more

The WSK Final Cup moves to Lonato for its second and closing round with over 300 drivers this weekend after the opener held in Sarno. These are quite important numbers for a competition that introduced this year a new format with two rounds to define the 2022 champions. In Lonato, MINI is expected to have a big participation of over 120 drivers, OKJ over 80, OK and KZ2 about 50.  

Jimmy Helias creates an end-of-season sensation!

Jimmy Helias creates an end-of-season sensation! Read more

It would be true to say that Jimmy Helias didn’t mess up his debut in OK, the top-tier kart category without a gearbox. Six years after becoming the youngest-ever French champion in the history of motor sport, the driver from Evreux – 14 years old on 1st September – finished on the third step of the podium on his first attempt, in the WSK Final Cup at Sarno: a hugely-promising result in view of the 2023 season!

Birel ART in the right rhythm in Sarno

Birel ART in the right rhythm in Sarno Read more

The WSK Final Cup, the last series of the season, started at the beginning of November at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli. The new KZ S15 chassis developed for the 2023 season proved to be well conceived, allowing Giuseppe Palomba and Cristian Bertuca to put in top performances against worthy opponents. Kirill Kutskov finished his performance in OK with a superb comeback of almost 20 places in the Final and Jindrich Pesl scored his best result in OK-Junior after moving up from Mini during the year.

Tony Kart, twice on the podium in the WSK Final Cup at Sarno

Tony Kart, twice on the podium in the WSK Final Cup at Sarno Read more

On the occasion of the first competition held at the International Naples Circuit, Noah Milell wins the place of honour in KZ2 class with their Tony Kart Racer 401 RR. Joseph Turney fights for victory in the OK final. Drivers in the OKJ and MINI classes were also competing.

Parolin puts in a string of strong performances in the tumultuous WSK Final Cup in Sarno

Parolin puts in a string of strong performances in the tumultuous WSK Final Cup in Sarno Read more

The WSK Final Cup, the last international championship of the season, got off to a turbulent start in Sarno on the first weekend of November. The rain, sometimes very heavy, considerably reduced the grip in the Qualifying Phases before the sun came out for the Final phases of the competition. In a tough situation, Parolin Motorsport took first class results by finishing in the top three of the provisional ranking of the OK, OK-Junior and Mini categories before the conclusion which will take place next weekend in Lonato.

The WSK Final Cup is heading to Lonato for the second round with 300 drivers

The WSK Final Cup is heading to Lonato for the second round with 300 drivers Read more

The second round of the series that will decide the titles will take place at the South Garda Karting circuit from November 9 to 13. WSK welcomes the first win of a Chinese driver Yuanpu Cui (OK) and of a driver from Panama, Gianmatteo Rousseau (MINI). 

SODI Racing Team - Sodikart dominates in Sarno from Timed Qualifying to the Final

SODI Racing Team - Sodikart dominates in Sarno from Timed Qualifying to the Final Read more

The Sodi Racing Team, with its brilliant pair of drivers, dominated the first round of the WSK Final Cup in KZ2. Émilien Denner, who took pole position, led the heats and won the Prefinal, was less successful in the Final, when his team-mate took over with authority at the front of the field, before triumphing after a long solo run.

Surprising victories in the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Sarno

Surprising victories in the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Sarno Read more

The victories, at the end of a hard-fought weekend at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno, went to Panama’s Rousseau (MINI), the Italian  Olivieri (OKJ), the Dutch Van Walstijn (KZ2) and the Chinese Cui (OK). The second and closing round of the series will be on Sunday in Lonato.

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno Read more

The closing phase of WSK 2022 season is about to start with the first of the two rounds of the WSK Final Cup that will take place next November 3-6 at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno with categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 on the track. All the strongest drivers will be present among the fields of the main constructors and most qualified international teams.

The grand finale of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Sarno

The grand finale of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Sarno Read more

Clear sky after the rain on Friday at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno as the heats on Saturday named the main protagonists of the opening meeting of the WSK Final Cup. 

The opener of the WSK Final Cup kicked off in Sarno under the rain

The opener of the WSK Final Cup kicked off in Sarno under the rain Read more

Qualifying practice have been run regularly, but qualifying heats had to be stopped for about one hour due to the heavy rain that prevented the races to be run safely.

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno Read more

The closing phase of WSK 2022 season is about to start with the first of the two rounds of the WSK Final Cup that will take place next November 3-6 at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno with categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 on the track. All the strongest drivers will be present among the fields of the main constructors and most qualified international teams.

Over 270 drivers already entered in the WSK Final Cup’s round of Lonato

Over 270 drivers already entered in the WSK Final Cup’s round of Lonato Read more

The double round of the WSK Final Cup is about to start from Sarno on November 6 before the round of Lonato on November 13. The provisional entry list of the second round has been published and it includes over 270 drivers. The live streaming of the event will be available from WSK’s website and Motorsport.tv.

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Final Cup at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno Read more

The closing phase of WSK 2022 season is about to start with the first of the two rounds of the WSK Final Cup that will take place next November 3-6 at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno with categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 on the track. All the strongest drivers will be present among the fields of the main constructors and most qualified international teams. 

The opener of WSK Final Cup in Sarno

The opener of WSK Final Cup in Sarno Read more

The closing stages of the WSK Final Cup are about to start as the 11th edition of the race will get underway on November 6th in Sarno, while the closing round will be in Lonato on November 13th.

The WSK 2023 racing calendar

The WSK 2023 racing calendar Read more

The 2023 racing calendar introduces several novelties: from some new circuits involved to the new OK-N and OKJ-N, X30 Junior and X30 Senior to join MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2

Subscriptions accepted for the WSK Final Cup

Subscriptions accepted for the WSK Final Cup Read more

The WSK Final Cup 2022 will comprise two rounds: the first in Sarno on November 6th and the second in Lonato on November 13th.

The calendar of the WSK Final Cup 2022 has changed

The calendar of the WSK Final Cup 2022 has changed Read more

The second round of the series at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato has been anticipated to November 13th.

Energy Corse - WSK Open Cup title after perfect performance in Final

Energy Corse - WSK Open Cup title after perfect performance in Final Read more

After his successes and podiums in FIA Karting and in Champions of the Future, Tomass Stolcermanis led his Energy Corse-TM Racing team to 1st place in a WSK Promotion series organised over a single meeting in Lonato. In the difficult OK category, the young Latvian driver led the Final from the first to the last lap, to add his name to the list of winners of the latest WSK Open Cup.

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Girlpower! Jamie Chadwick from karts to champion in W Series and Williams F1 development driver
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Girlpower! Jamie Chadwick from karts to champion in W Series and Williams F1 development driver

W Series champion Jamie Chadwick has revealed the secret weapon which is allowing her driving career to go from strength to strength: confidence. The 21-year-old driver, who has been lauded as Formula 1’s first female hope in 44 years (since Italian Lella Lombardi started her last Grand Prix in 1976): “I think it’s the same for athletes in all sports – it’s about confidence and self-belief, about backing yourself”, says Jamie Chadwick in an interview at the W Series website. “There are a lot of variables in motorsport. Anything can happen, anything can go right or wrong, but if you know you’ve prepared and done the best job possible in the build-up to the weekend, then it’s just about having the confidence to see it through.”

Born in Bath, Jamie Chadwick spent her first years in the Isle of Man, before moving to Gloucestershire, where she attended Cheltenham College, and now lives, near Tetbury. Her interest in racing began in 2010 when she started karting, aged 11, achieving numerous wins and podiums at club level in the Junior series.

Jamie started last year’s inaugural W Series championship in a strong position after a series of high-profile wins – but she admits the all-female set-up stretched her in surprising ways. She says: “I’m always going to remember the 2019 W Series. Aside from the big high of winning it, there was a nice element of 20 female racing drivers being given an opportunity and all being in the same boat. None of us really knew what to expect going into it, but we all bonded and gained a level of respect for one another as a result.

Jamie’s parents work in finance and property. Though they are far from being dyed-in-the-wool racing people, they have backed their daughter’s dream to the hilt. “It was a big investment early on for my dad. He’s a businessman so he can’t quite work out the logic of some of the decisions that get made in motorsport, but he can see how much both my brother and I have learned from it.”

Ultimately, Jamie says she has her brother Ollie to thank for leading her to a sport which is now an all-consuming passion. She recalls: “My brother went to a karting party. He was tiny when he was younger so very light and quick. He fell in love with it and persuaded my parents to invest. By the time I came along, he’d been my guinea pig, if you see what I mean. From my side, it was random in terms of a career path – there was no obvious route – so I just followed the path of something I enjoyed. The opportunity was given to me to have a go and I jumped in.”

Jamie, who was born in Bath and attended the private Cheltenham College school, is now close to her brother – a businessman who sells electric scooters – but relations were not always so smooth. “My brother and I would play football in the garden and every time it would end in a massive argument – we just couldn’t do it. Of course, I’m going to say it was more his fault than mine.

And what about karting rivalry? “Ah, well, he got into karting a couple of years ahead of me, so he was a little bit quicker and a little bit better to start with. There was only one year where we raced against each other and only one kart race where we raced against each other.

“It was in the wet. I overtook him on the last lap and, when I drove into the pits, I got a massive hit from behind. It was him. There was a three-hour journey home and it was all kicking off in the car with poor Mum and Dad trying to mediate. It’s a lot better now. He’s stopped racing and is very supportive of me. He just gets it and that’s really nice.”

On reflection, Jamie believes her younger school years prepared her for the experience of being a lone female in a largely male-dominated sport. She says: “I was at a really small prep school which had only four girls in my year so that meant that in break times we’d all play football with the boys. So, in my head, being a girl in the minority never seemed odd. When I got to karting it was exactly the same – just a continuation of what already felt normal.”

Being a high-profile racing driver is now a normal part of Jamie’s identity, but does she ever consider trading it all in for something less high-octane? “I was in Thailand not long ago and I thought, ‘I could definitely move out here and have a coconut shack and an easy life.’” But then she pauses, laughs and adds: “No, not really. My life is now racing. If I couldn’t drive for whatever reason, I think my Plan B would be to try to get a team principal role or something similar. I’ve learned too much in this world to turn back now."

“My sole focus is on being a Formula 1 driver, and that’s a good place for me to be mentally. I’m very relaxed in the car: it gives me a feeling of calm. You’re in the car and you’re on your own. OK, you’ve got people on the radio, but, in the end, you’re in the car on your own.”

Of all her female rivals, Jamie currently seems to have the edge on achieving that elusive Formula 1 dream. Williams took her on as a development driver at the beginning of 2019 and she walked away with US$500,000 prize money after winning W Series in the same year. So would she change anything about a sport that looks set to catapult her into the history books?

 

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