First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato
First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

First responses for the WSK Final Cup in...

First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

Wet qualifying practice produced some surprising results at the start of the third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup.      
Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato
Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale...

Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway on November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato
Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway on November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all...
The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato
The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup,...

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the 20th season of WSK Promotion has just begun at Lonato's South Garda Karting with the third and final round of the WSK Final Cup. The latest entry list shows 405 drivers,...
Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round
Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK...

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

On Sunday, November 23rd, the Lonato circuit will host the last of the three WSK Final events, which will close the long 2026 International karting season. This important meeting will welcome as many...
WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026
WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with...

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion is pleased to announce the renewal of the agreement for the supply of VEGA and LeCont tyres for the 2026 season, continuing the collaboration established many years ago with mutual...
A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup
A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 400 drivers expected in...

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway next November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all...
WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches
WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the...

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

In the three WSK Final Cup events, in addition to the wonderful trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each round, the winners of each event are also awarded with precious Vulcain watches from...
Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia
Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at...

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

After racking up victories at the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta, Kart Republic continued its winning streak over the next two weeks. First at the major international IAME brand...
Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona
Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue...

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

The second round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup once again showcased the strength and consistency of Birelart Racing across every category. Cristian Bertuca’s second consecutive victory in KZ2...
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from...

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

It was a very positive weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team at the Cremona circuit for the 2nd and penultimate round of the WSK Final. Davide Bottaro, who joined the Lenovo squad on the eve of the...
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another...

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

After Gioele Girardello, Albert Tamm and Nojus Stasionis during this fabulous 2025 season, Modena Kart Racing Team has once again enabled one of its drivers to take the podium honours. In Cremona,...
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Final Cup...

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

An exceptional challenge has been staged among the 336 drivers of the second round held of the series at the Cremona Circuit. Victory went to Godschalk (MINI U10), Ratajski MINI Gr.3, Ociepa (OK-N),...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Final Cup is ready to take to the track at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the season, from November 4th to 9th. It will feature the usual categories that provided the spectacle at...
WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages
WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying...

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

The final stages of the second round of the WSK Final Cup will take place on Sunday, November 9th at the Cremona Circuit. Live on TV and Live Streaming Prefinals will start at 9:30, Finals at...
The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona
The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final...

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona

The initial heats of the weekend of Cremona named the first protagonists. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining heats, while the final stages will be on Sunday, November...
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona

The second round of the WSK Final Cup...

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona

Solid participation figures were also recorded at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the WSK Final Cup, following the opener in Franciacorta. The qualifying practice sessions on Saturday,...
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Final Cup is ready to take to the track at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the season, from November 4th to 9th. It will feature the usual categories that provided the spectacle at...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Final Cup is ready to take to the track at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the season, from November 4th to 9th. It will feature the usual categories that provided the spectacle at...
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK...

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

The preparation phase for the 2026 season continues this weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team, which will take part in the 2nd round of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona circuit. The most important...

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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Qualifying full of suspense in the capricious weather of Adria
Bas Kaligis
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Qualifying full of suspense in the capricious weather of Adria

The Friday, 14th August initially experienced stifling temperatures and high humidity. The approach of a storm delayed the running of the FIA Karting Competition in Adria a few minutes before the start of Qualifying Practice. The programme resumed after a one-hour break, in much cooler weather. In the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ, Irlando (ITA) took pole position, while Albanese (ITA) dominated the KZ2 category and Al Azhari (ARE) was the fastest in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.

The new racing format introduced by the CIK-FIA found a favourable response in the Adria paddock. The vast majority of the teams are convinced by the limitation of official Free Practice sessions to Friday only, just before the start of Qualifying. The reduced tyre budget is clearly appreciated by the whole paddock and the three sessions in each category were very well attended.

The Adria Karting Raceway hosts the first Competition of the FIA European Karting Championship - KZ & KZ2, as well as the FIA Karting Academy Trophy from 13th to 16th August. The Competition promises to be a tough one on the 1302 m Italian track, known to be demanding for Drivers, equipment and tyres in any circumstances. With the high ambient heat in this scorching mid-August and increasing humidity, conditions are even more difficult for the 115 Drivers racing in the Veneto region. Shortly before the start of the Qualifying Practice, a strong wind, a serious threat of rain and thunderstorms nearby necessitated a one-hour interruption to the programme. The storm gradually moved away from the circuit. By the time the action resumed, the asphalt was still dry, but the air temperature had dropped by almost ten degrees.

 

Great KZ pole position for Irlando

Francesco Celenta (ITA) had set the fastest time in the first Free Practice session, but Alessandro Irlando (ITA) kept up the pace in the final session after the stormy period. Marijn Kremers (NLD) was already in the leading group with Fabian Federer (ITA) and Riccardo Longhi (ITA). During the Qualifying session, Irlando was on the rise to finish in pole position with a remarkable last lap of 47''720 which put him 0.121'' ahead of Simo Puhakka (FIN). Kremers was in 3rd place just three hundredths behind the runner-up. Lorenzo Camplese (ITA) was 4th ahead of Longhi. Federer had to settle for 13th and Jorrit Pex (NLD) was unable to complete a single lap.

"I gave my all to be in front in the Timed Qualifying session," explained Irlando. "I know this track well and I know that it is not always easy to overtake in KZ. As I want to do better this season than in 2019, I did everything I could to take pole position to start this Competition."

 

Albanese makes the difference in KZ2

Danilo Albanese (ITA) had dominated the three Free Practice sessions of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ2 on the Adria circuit. Viktor Gustavsson (SWE), Natalia Balbo (ITA), Paavo Tonteri (FIN) and Giacomo Pollini (ITA) were also among the most prominent Drivers. Albanese confirmed his level of performance with a lap time of 47.412 on pole position in the second session, followed by Viktor Gustavsson (SWE) a tenth of a second further. 3rd place went to Session 1 leader Tonteri, with Gisueppe Palomba (ITA) two-tenths off pole position then Simone Cunati (ITA), the fastest of the third session.

"I'm very happy to have been the fastest after all the development work I've done alongside Dino Chiesa," said Albanese. "It's very rewarding to be on pole with a Kart Republic chassis and I'm looking forward to continuing this pace all the way to the Final."

 

Al Azhari on pole position in Academy

The Dane Jonathan Weywadt was particularly fast during the Free Practice sessions of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. Rafael Modonese (PER), Matteo De Palo (ITA), Oscar Wurz (AUT) and Ariel Elkin (ISR) were also among the Drivers to watch. Alex Powell (JAM) was clearly the fastest in Qualifying Practice, and was the fastest in Session 1. However, it was Keanu Al Azhari (ARE) who took pole position - 50''499 - in Session 2, almost a tenth ahead of Weywadt. Maxime Furon Castelain was 4th ahead of Wurz.

"I am very proud to have achieved pole position in the first Competition of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy for the United Arab Emirates", confided the young Al Azhari. "It is an honour for me to represent my country."

 

Provisional schedule for Saturday 15th August

09:00 - 10:25: Warm-up (10')
10.30 - 16.20: Qualifying Heats

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