New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse...
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for...

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun...
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion...

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK...

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK...

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions...

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

The entry cap has been defined. On track, MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The rounds of 2025 will be in Franciacorta, Cremona and Lonato.     
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele...

The second round of the WSK Open Cup in Adria kicks off with a few surprises

The second round of the WSK Open Cup in Adria kicks off with a few surprises Read more

Some surprises characterized qualifying practice and heats on Friday. More heats are in the menu for Saturday, while the final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, October 3rd.

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 at Adria Karting Raceway

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway is gearing up ahead of the second round of the WSK Open Cup that is packed after the opening round in Lonato. The provisional entry list already counts 250 drivers for the event that will get underway in this weekend of October 3rd. MINI is already full with 108 drivers!

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 at Adria Karting Raceway

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway is gearing up ahead of the second round of the WSK Open Cup that is packed after the opening round in Lonato. The provisional entry list already counts 250 drivers for the event that will get underway in this weekend of October 3rd. MINI is already full with 108 drivers!

CRG to attend the WSK Open Cup in Adria with 10 drivers

CRG to attend the WSK Open Cup in Adria with 10 drivers Read more

From 29th September to 3rd October, the Adria racetrack will host the 2nd and final Round of the WSK Open Cup, an event that will be attended by the usual classes competing in the WSK Series: the Mini, the OKJ, the OK and the KZ category.

Lando Norris at the start of the WSK Open Cup in Adria to present his new kart

Lando Norris at the start of the WSK Open Cup in Adria to present his new kart Read more

The McLaren Formula 1 driver chose the WSK Open Cup as the stage for launching his new kart that will make its official debut in 2022 under the brand LN Racing Kart. The weekend of the second round of the WSK Open Cup will kick off on Friday, October 1st with 253 entered drivers from 52 nations. Up for grabs are the titles of MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

The WSK Open Cup gets on track in Adria for a full packed second round

The WSK Open Cup gets on track in Adria for a full packed second round Read more

The circuit changed but figures are still as high as in the opening round of the championship in Lonato: 250 drivers already entered the second round to be held in Adria. Classifications are still open to all results thanks also to the increased points scoring scheme for the second round.    

Parolin Motorsport Srl - Two top fives at Lonato for Parolin Motorsport

Parolin Motorsport Srl - Two top fives at Lonato for Parolin Motorsport Read more

The last part of the season opened on September 17th-19th at the Lonato circuit with the first of the two WSK Open Cup events. The official Parolin Motorsport team had changed its look for the occasion and adjusted to accommodate the arrival of young drivers. While Brando Badoer made his debut in KZ2, Enzo Deligny finished in the OK-Junior top five just ahead of Maksim Orlov, Christian Costoya shone in the Mini top five while newcomer Dries Van Langendonck showed great potential.

Birel ART Racing Team: Palomba competes for the WSK Open Cup in Lonato

Birel ART Racing Team: Palomba competes for the WSK Open Cup in Lonato Read more

Giuseppe Palomba came very close to shining in the first round of the WSK Open Cup held in Lonato from 17th to 19th September. The competition, which opened the closing part of the season, confirmed the competitiveness of the Birel ART chassis with TM Racing engines in all categories and in all conditions, with rain interfering with the racing on Sunday morning. Despite several incidents, the official Birel ART Racing team took plenty of top 10 results.

Pole Position and Top 5 for the Kosmic Kart in Lonato

Pole Position and Top 5 for the Kosmic Kart in Lonato Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the WSK Open Cup, at the South Garda Karting, the Kosmic Racing Department achieves a pole position and a fifth final position in OK with the Kosmic Mercury R driven by Luigi Coluccio. Good performances also in OKJ with Ean Eyckmans.

Double Tony Kart success at the WSK Open Cup

Double Tony Kart success at the WSK Open Cup Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the series by WSK Promotion, their Tony Kart Racer 401R gains the victory and a third position in the OK class with Turney and Taponen, while it even signs a double win in OKJ class with Egozi and Keeble.

Jesse Carrasquedo: Fighting spirit goes unrewarded

Jesse Carrasquedo: Fighting spirit goes unrewarded Read more

Jesse Carrasquedo Jr. was determined to represent the Mexican flag and his Parolin Motorsport team in the opening round of the WSK Open Cup, but he was unsuccessful at the worst moment of the competition, even though the young kart driver had made up many places during the Qualifying sessions. In Italy, Jesse gained more experience and he knows that he will soon have other opportunities to showcase his skills, both in karting and in single-seaters.

Leclerc by Lennox Racing shows good potential in round 1 of the WSK Open Cup

Leclerc by Lennox Racing shows good potential in round 1 of the WSK Open Cup Read more

The drivers of the team proved to be competitive on the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato and carried out important work in view of the next events.

Sodikart continues to win and take podiums

Sodikart continues to win and take podiums Read more

The Sodikart brand and its partner CPB Sport once again demonstrated the quality of their equipment in KZ2, dominating the opening round of the WSK Open Cup. In the wet as well as in the dry, the Sodi-TM packages proved to be impressive in Lonato. Senna Van Walstijn finished as the winner, while Adrien Renaudin completed his magnificent comeback with a 3rd place in the Final.

Kart CRG: The 1st round of the WSK Open Cup has been affected by the weather conditions

Kart CRG: The 1st round of the WSK Open Cup has been affected by the weather conditions Read more

The WSK Open Cup weekend in Lonato has been characterized by an important and productive amount of work for the CRG Racing Team. But it is also about lower results, compared to the expectations and the potential shown in many phases of the race weekend. The final day of the event was affected by the rain which, as we know, always generates a sort of lottery on the track, between driver mistakes and set up moves to be done in a short time, assuming the evolution of the track.

The first round of WSK Open Cup ended successfully

The first round of WSK Open Cup ended successfully Read more

The victories at the South Garda Karting went to Joe Turney in OK, Emanuele Olivieri in MINI, Senna Van Walstijn in KZ2 and Luis James Egozi in OKJ.    

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

The heats of WSK Open Cup reward the efforts of Palomba (KZ2), Turney (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Schaufler (MINI) in Lonato

The heats of WSK Open Cup reward the efforts of Palomba (KZ2), Turney (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Schaufler (MINI) in Lonato Read more

Qualifying heats ended the first selection of the 250 drivers of the WSK Open Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit. The integral coverage of the final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, September 19th.

The pole positions of WSK Open Cup in Lonato go to Palomba (KZ2), Coluccio (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Bottaro (MINI)

The pole positions of WSK Open Cup in Lonato go to Palomba (KZ2), Coluccio (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Bottaro (MINI) Read more

The initial qualifying heats have also taken place at the South Garda Karting Circuit. Further heats will be run on Saturday, September 18th, before the final stages that will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, September 19th.

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar Read more

Please not that, regarding the WSK Promotion’s provisional 2022 racing calendar, the correct date for the first round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato is February, 20th, 2022 and not March  20th, as previously indicated.

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The first on-track challenges will be on Friday in qualifying practice and heats. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

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First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy
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First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy

Finding the most promising drivers and guiding them to international success is the mission of the Rosberg Racing Academy. In Northern Italy, Andrea Kimi Antonelli's victory in OK-Junior at the prestigious Winter Cup more than ever confirms the accuracy of this project and the perfect organisation put in place by Nico Rosberg and the Kart Republic organisation, in partnership with Ravenol.

Antonelli impressive in OK-Junior

The Rosberg Racing Academy has once again completed an event at Lonato, on the circuit serving as a testing ground for all of the major international karting teams. The exemplary support of the young drivers, combined with the speed of the equipment, put the KR-IAME karts in the Ravenol colours in the best position to reach peak performance. Andrea Kimi Antonelli's results can attest to this. The young Italian dominated his opponents by taking pole position, and retained his advantage after the Qualifying Heats by winning three times out of four and each time posting the fastest lap in the race! He was a magnificent lone winner in the "Super Heat" of Sunday morning, before repeating his achievement in the Final to win again by a comfortable margin.

"In addition to his speed, Antonelli has shown a lot of maturity," confirmed team manager Dino Chiesa. "We must not forget that the Winter Cup remains a very difficult race to manage and that Andrea only started in Junior a few months ago. The Rosberg Racing Academy and Ravenol can congratulate themselves for choosing to have this talented Italian in their squad!"

Barnard's podium chances disappear

The discovery of OK continued for Taylor Barnard and Cenyu Han in early 2019. 7th in Qualifying, 4th after the heats and 3rd in his Super Heat, the Briton was still very competitive. Unfortunately, Taylor also had some incidents during the meeting. A small clash in the Final ended up compromising a good result, while he had just joined the top five. His 11th place does not reflect his level of performance.



With 70 drivers at the Winter Cup, the Chinese Cenyu Han learned a lot in the pack where he had to constantly confront more experienced drivers. His 21st in Qualifying, less than 3 tenths from pole position, confirmed his progress. Then, Cenyu was able to fight in the top 10 during the Qualifying Heats and gained 16 positions in the Super Heat, before being penalised for his spoiler

For the Rosberg Racing Academy, Kart Republic and Ravenol, the work with the young drivers is just beginning for the 2019 season ...

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