Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team
Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì...

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

A significant part of the 2026 season is already behind us, but the most important chapter is still to come. The FIA European Championship, Champions of the Future and the majority of the WSK events...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

Whilst Senna van Walstijn claimed a commanding victory in the KZ class at the Le Mans Karting Grand Prix, ably supported on the podium by Matheus Morgatto and Anthony Abbasse, young Cees Muijs secured...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

The KR Motorsport team split into two groups on the last weekend of August, as the opening round of the WSK Final Cup at Franciacorta coincided with the Grand Prix Karting KZ event at Le Mans.
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show...

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the Finals are: Burns (OKN), Moehring (OKNJ), Miras (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr3), Perico (OKJ), and Krutogolov (OK).
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events, accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup...

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

The opening round of the WSK Final Cup is all set for the closing act that will take place on Sunday, August 30th, with TV Live Streaming coverage.
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK...

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track features the first thrilling challenges among the 300 drivers in this major international karting event organized by WSK...
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start...

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The Franciacorta Karting Track is gearing up to host the first round of the WSK Final Cup with 320 entered drivers.
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

Over 300 drivers are expected at the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the first of the three rounds of the WSK Final Cup.
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup...

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

The three rounds of the WSK Final Cup will have some changes. KZ2 will take place in two rounds, to be held in Lonato and Viterbo. The round in Lonato has been moved to November 18-22. Entries...
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned...

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro...
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport...

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in...
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s...

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at...

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of the third round go to Orlov (KZ2), Mazepin (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr.3), Pezzutto (OK-NJ), and Marchesi (OK-N).

Over 300 driver expected in Franciacorta’s opener of the WSK Euro Series

Over 300 driver expected in Franciacorta’s opener of the WSK Euro Series Read more

The Franciacorta Karting Track will host the most highly recognized international teams and main constructors of categories MINI, OKJ, OK, OKN and OKNJ from August 30th to September 3rd.

CRG positive trend continues in KZ

CRG positive trend continues in KZ Read more

Last weekend the Sarno track hosted the last round of the WSK Open Series, an event where the top KZ category came under the spotlight: all drivers and teams protagonists of the international races, took part in the race in this class to prepare for the next round of the FIA ​​European Championship, which will be hosted by the Italian track.

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno Read more

The titles, at the end of the fourth and closing round, have been awarded to Pex (KZ2), Bogdan Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Legenkyi (sub judice MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-NJ).

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present. Read more

The intense heat has subsided at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, but among the protagonists of 34 nationalities competing in the fourth and final round of the WSK Open Series in the MINI, KZ2 OK-N, and OK-N Junior categories, the "temperature" remained high due to the competitiveness shown in Saturday's heats, with the aim of giving their all in the final phase on Sunday, June 25th. The Prefinals will be live-streamed on TV from 11:05, followed by the Finals at 13:30.

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series Read more

The pole positions went to Celenta (KZ2), Baglin (MINI Gr.3), Di Pietrantonio (MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-N Junior). Further heats to follow on Saturday, as the Finals of the fourth and closing round will be on Sunday, June 25th.

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25 Read more

The fourth round that will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior that will debut in a one-round event.

Tony Kart: Double event in Denmark and Italy

Tony Kart: Double event in Denmark and Italy Read more

At Rodby, the Tony Kart Racing Team faces the third round of the FIA Karting European Championship reserved for the OK and OKJ classes, while at Muro Leccese, for the Italian Championship, it gains the podium twice in the MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10 categories.

Tony Kart is WSK Super Cup champion by MINI

Tony Kart is WSK Super Cup champion by MINI Read more

Victory in the MINI Gr.3 U10 category at Muro Leccese with Sebastian Eskandari-Marandi, Australian driver of the Tony Kart Racing Team, ahead of a second Tony Kart Rookie.

Zulfikari and Eskandari-Marandi win the WSK Super Cup by MINI and the National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting

Zulfikari and Eskandari-Marandi win the WSK Super Cup by MINI and the National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting Read more

The second edition, valid also for the National Trophy ACI Sport, saw the victory going to Iskender Zulfikari (MINI Gr.3) and Sebastian Eskandari-Marandi (MINI Gr.3 Under 10).

Livestream: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca

Livestream: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The WSK Super Cup by MINI, National Trophy MINI ACI Sport, will take place at the International Circuit La Conca from June 7th to 10th. The time has come for the test dedicated to the youngest drivers with the second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI, the event reserved for the protagonists of MINI, taking place at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese. This appointment is already establishing itself as a true "classic" of youth karting.

The protagonists of the WSK Super Cup by MINI and National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting are in La Conca

The protagonists of the WSK Super Cup by MINI and National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting are in La Conca Read more

The opening day has staged qualifying practice and heats. The final stages will be on Saturday, June 10th, with Live Streaming of Prefinals from 10:40 and Finals from 12:20.

Results: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca

Results: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The WSK Super Cup by MINI, National Trophy MINI ACI Sport, will take place at the International Circuit La Conca from June 7th to 10th. The time has come for the test dedicated to the youngest drivers with the second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI, the event reserved for the protagonists of MINI, taking place at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese from June 7th to 10th. This appointment is already establishing itself as a true "classic" of youth karting.

Live timing: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The young talents that will contest the first edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI already made it onto the track at the La Conca circuit for the initial free practice sessions. This event is a new appointment completely dedicated to categThe WSK Super Cup by MINI, National Trophy MINI ACI Sport, will take place at the International Circuit La Conca from June 7th to 10th. The time has come for the test dedicated to the youngest drivers with the second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI, the event reserved for the protagonists of MINI, taking place at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese from June 7th to 10th. This appointment is already establishing itself as a true "classic" of youth karting.ory MINI, which represents a good epilogue following the success that this category had in these past few years.

The second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI is at the start

The second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI is at the start Read more

The WSK Super Cup by MINI, National Trophy MINI ACI Sport, will take place at the International Circuit La Conca from June 7th to 10th. The final stages will go live on TV on Saturday, June 10th.

WSK Super Cup by MINI, registrations are now open

WSK Super Cup by MINI, registrations are now open Read more

The second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI will take place from June 7th to 10th. This year, the race will also be valid for the MINI ACI Sport National Trophy.

Tony Kart once more champion in the WSK Super Master Series

Tony Kart once more champion in the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The Tony Kart Racer 401 RR repeats last year's success and wins the 2023 title in the OK category with James Egozi, on the occasion of the last round in Cremona. Podium for Pavan, still in the "Senior" category.

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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"
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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"

Paolo De Conto’s 2018 went through two key moments that affected his chances to enrich his and CRG’s (the brand to which he has been connected for five years now) prize lists. This is what he highlights drawing the balance of the season:

“Following a chronological order, the first episode has been the Steward’s decision that stripped me of the European KZ title. A title that the Team and I (deservedly) won on track. This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way, considering that it sanctioned an overtaking move with a slight contact, on a rival that was experiencing technical difficulties and that did not file an appeal for the move. A unappealable 10s time penalty modified the result of the track stripping us of an important title like the CIK-FIA European Championship. The fact that the title went to CRG anyway with Jorrit Pex does not change an unfair punishment. The second episode happened in qualifying at the World Championship in Genk when the water pipe broke and I had to start the Final from the back of the grid. Starting behind in such a difficult and high level race made it all more difficult and prevented us from defending the title at best.”

The balance is positive nevertheless...
“Obviously the performance of our Road Rebel chassis has set the reference for the whole season and our partnership with TM for engines has been excellent again. As I said, some episodes did play against us this year, but performance has always been there and not getting what we had the potential to achieve makes us stronger to bounce back next year.”

Tell us about your relationship with CRG and your targets for next year.
“CRG is one of the most important outfits in the world and is the market leader of KZ worldwide. It is an honour and a pride for me to be part of this team and to contribute to the success of this brand being part of the Racing Team. CRG is the history of karting and a company projected to the future. Next year I will contest again the FIA Karting Championships and some International events in KZ. The target is to bring the KZ World Championship back home. Next year it will take place in Lonato, that is only one km from our headquarters: it is certainly going to be a great event.”

Looking ahead, this year you made your debut as coach in your karting school...
“This is a project that involved and excited me a lot. It is a way to transfer the experience I built in 18 years of karting to young drivers that are starting along my same path. So far we started with a pilot project at the Raceland circuit in Vicenza, but we will most probably go bigger thanks also to the direct involvement of CRG.”

Paolo De Conto started competing on karts in 1998. He won 2 KZ World Championships and a European Championship with CRG. Last year he launched his karting schoold: the De Conto Academy.

 

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