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.  

The new 2020 WSK calendar

The new 2020 WSK calendar Read more

The races in the WSK 2020 calendar that were postponed for the Coronavirus emergency have been re-positioned, but confirmation is still pending: WSK Super Master Series will take place on May 3rd in La Conca and May 24th in Sarno, WSK Euro Series on June 7th in Lonato, July 26th in Adria and August 2nd in Sarno.

Following the latest Decree-Law on the Coronavirus, WSK decided to postpone all the scheduled events

Following the latest Decree-Law on the Coronavirus, WSK decided to postpone all the scheduled events Read more

WSK Promotion is committed to safeguard the safety of all drivers and staff and, for sporting equity, following the latest limitations imposed by the recent Decree-Law to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, decided to postpone all the forthcoming rounds of WSK Super Master Series (due on March 15th and 22nd) and WSK Euro Series (March 29th).

Free practice of WSK Super Master Series and WSK Euro Series from the Wednesdays in Sarno

Free practice of WSK Super Master Series and WSK Euro Series from the Wednesdays in Sarno Read more

Free practice of the next two rounds in Sarno – the closer of WSK Super Master Series (on March 22nd) and the opener of WSK Euro Series (March 29th) – will begin on the Wednesdays.

The third round of WSK Super Master Series in La Conca postponed to March 12-15th 2020

The third round of WSK Super Master Series in La Conca postponed to March 12-15th 2020 Read more

Due to the Covid-19 emergency and following the ACI Sport communication on March 2nd 2020, the third round of WSK Super Master Series in La Conca has been postponed from March 5-8th 2020 to March 12-15th 2020 at the same venue, the International Circuit La Conca.

All set in La Conca for the third round of WSK Super Master Series on March 8th

All set in La Conca for the third round of WSK Super Master Series on March 8th Read more

The official testing ahead of the third round of WSK Super Master Series of March 5-8th, 2020 is underway in Muro Leccese this weekend. A lot of drivers are gearing up to contest categories OK, OKJ and Mini with the main constructors and teams.

New leaders in WSK Super Master Series

New leaders in WSK Super Master Series Read more

The second round of WSK Super Master Series named new leaders. The opener of KZ2 was won by Giuseppe Palomba, Joe Turney took the lead in OK and Arvid Lindblad in OKJ. Gerasim Skulanov confirms his lead in Mini.

Exprit Racing Team: Great deal of progress in Lonato

Exprit Racing Team: Great deal of progress in Lonato Read more

In the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, the drivers of the Exprit Racing Team see the results of their efforts at the start of the season and continue their growth path.

WSK Lonato: convincing results in Mini with 2nd place for Al Dhaheri

WSK Lonato: convincing results in Mini with 2nd place for Al Dhaheri Read more

The Parolin Racing Kart team has again recorded very good performances at Lonato during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, especially in the Mini category. The competition proved to be more difficult in OK and OK-Junior.

Tony Kart: Second victory at the WSK Super Master Series

Tony Kart: Second victory at the WSK Super Master Series Read more

In Lonato, Joseph Turney wins ahead of Pedro Hiltbrand in OK. Their two drivers are now first and second in the general rating of the Series.

Birel ART Racing team confirmed its incredible level of performance in the WSK Super Master Series with a victory

Birel ART Racing team confirmed its incredible level of performance in the WSK Super Master Series with a victory Read more

The official Birel ART Racing team confirmed its incredible level of performance in the WSK Super Master Series with a victory and a podium in KZ2 at Lonato, a week after their double victory at the Winter Cup. Giuseppe Palomba triumphed over his rivals and adverse circumstances at the end of a memorable Final that also saw Alessandro Irlando climb on the 3rd step of the podium. The Junior drivers also put in some great performances.

Great spectacle and new protagonists at the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Great spectacle and new protagonists at the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

The second round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato saw some new drivers coming to the fore. Palomba claimed the win in KZ2, Turney in OK and  Lindblad in OK-Junior. Skulanov repeated the win of Adria in Mini.

Livestream: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Livestream: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The WSK Super Master Series is ready to face the second outing of the season from February 20th to 23rd at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, that is about to score another important participation record. More than 360 drivers have already entered the event that will see KZ2 joining OK, OK-Junior and Mini that had already kicked off the 2020 season in Adria.

Qualifying heats inflame WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats inflame WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

Finals will start on Sunday, February 23rd at 14:30 with the Live Steaming coverage. Giacomo Pollini on top in KZ2,  Andrea Kimi Antonelli in OK. The provisional classification of OK-Junior is led by Brando Badoer, that of Mini by the Russian Dmitry Matveev.

The intense weekend of WSK Super Master Series kicked off in Lonato

The intense weekend of WSK Super Master Series kicked off in Lonato Read more

Qualifying practice and initial heats kicked off the WSK Super Master Series round of Lonato with the record participation of 362 drivers out of the 372 entered representing 47 different countries in the 4 categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and Mini. Further heats will take place on Saturday while the final stages will be on Sunday, February 23rd.

Results: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Results: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The WSK Super Master Series is ready to face the second outing of the season from February 20th to 23rd at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, that is about to score another important participation record. More than 360 drivers have already entered the event that will see KZ2 joining OK, OK-Junior and Mini that had already kicked off the 2020 season in Adria.

Live timing: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Live timing: The Second Round of the WSK Super Master Series at South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The WSK Super Master Series is ready to face the second outing of the season from February 20th to 23rd at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, that is about to score another important participation record. More than 360 drivers have already entered the event that will see KZ2 joining OK, OK-Junior and Mini that had already kicked off the 2020 season in Adria.

WSK Super Master Series in Lonato: a memorable event with 372 entered drivers

WSK Super Master Series in Lonato: a memorable event with 372 entered drivers Read more

The second round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato scored a world record with its 372 entered drivers coming from 47 different countries to contest the four entitled categories. KZ2 will be at the debut in this season. Qualifying to start on Friday, February 21st, and 50(!) heats.

More than 360 entered drivers in Lonato for the second race of WSK Super Master Series

More than 360 entered drivers in Lonato for the second race of WSK Super Master Series Read more

Record figures for the second round of WSK Super Master Series at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato from February 20th to 23rd. This time around KZ2 will join OK, OK-Junior and Mini that opened season 2020 in Adria.

Pedro Hiltbrand wins the OK Final in Adria

Pedro Hiltbrand wins the OK Final in Adria Read more

Pedro Hiltbrand wins the OK Final of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, crowning a fantastic weekend where the Tony Kart Racing Team steps up onto the podium also in the Mini class with Jimmy Helias.

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria Read more

The karting season starts with a victory for Vortex during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series run at the Adria Karting Raceway. Pedro Hiltbrand wins in OK, while Ugo Ugochukwu is second in OKJ and Jimmy Helias third in Mini.

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From karts to cars! Jules Mettetal wins 2019 Volant Winfield and full French FIA F4 season
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From karts to cars! Jules Mettetal wins 2019 Volant Winfield and full French FIA F4 season

Thanks to an exceptional performance level and rigorous organisation, the 2019 Volant Winfield stayed true to its promises and crowned 16-year-old karting talent Jules Mettetal as the winner. At Circuit Paul Ricard, the Frenchman impressed the jury with his raw speed during a high-level finale with fierce international competition. The 25th winner of the Volant Winfield has earned a full season in the 2019 FIA French F4 Championship organised by the FFSA Academy. Isack Hadjar took home the Trophée Winfield, reserved for the youngest drivers, with Doriane Pin collecting the prize for best female.​

Training, talent detection and support

During the build-up to the final selection, the Volant Winfield offered drivers a very high quality of training, managed by many experts. “A career is not built just on performance, but it also integrates the capabilities for a driver to become a complete champion, physically, professionally and mentally,” commented Winfield Group President Frédéric Garcia. “Our selection process incorporates the various performances by our young drivers across three days. The winners of the 2018 edition confirmed the level we are looking for. Brazilian Caio Collet has become French FIA F4 Champion whilst flying the Winfield colours and is now part of the Renault Sport Academy programme. Regarding Théo Pourchaire, winner of Trophée Winfield last year, he went on to be crowned the Junior French F4 Champion and has just joined the Sauber Junior Team.

“We are the bridge between karting and single-seaters. Our role does not end on the eve of the Volant. We support the champions that we find, in order to give them the best possible conditions to win in F4 and try to place them into a racing programme.”

Sporting equity

On 23-25 February, the 18 selected drivers – amongst 71 candidates – enjoyed the world-class facilities of Paul Ricard, which currently hosts the French Formula 1 Grand Prix. “I was impressed by everything put in place by Winfield Racing School during these three days,” confirmed Callum Bradshaw, top-level British karter. “With Winfield we realise all the qualities a driver must have if he wants to become a professional in motorsport. I really appreciated efforts undertaken in order to guarantee impartiality. We all drove the same number of laps, with access to identical cars and tyres. Even ballast was added in order to compensate for the drivers’ weight. Thanks to each successive assessment and training courses provided, we arrived in the best possible position to attack the final selection event.”

A complicated choice

At the end of the official timed sessions, the Jury met during a lengthy period of time to choose the finalists. “The work with the qualified instructors, the visualisation of the onboard cameras and the analysis of the data helped the young drivers to progress in a spectacular manner.

In fact, they were many that achieved competitive lap times. Our choice was difficult,” said Jarno Trulli, ex-Formula 1 driver and member of the 2019 Jury. “We had to take into account many parameters, including the manner in which they behaved off the track. Amongst the fastest drivers, two were very close and we decided to bring four finalists instead of three.”

Callum Bradshaw (UK, 17 years old), Hadrien David (France, 15 years old), Nicky Hays (USA, 17 years old) and Jules Mettetal (France, 16 years old) won their ticket to the finale, which took place in ideal weather conditions.

A high-level finale

Already the fastest in the morning at the wheel of the Mygale-Renault FIA F4 single-seater, fitted with Pirelli tyres, Mettetal topped the opening session. The challengers then swapped cars, but Jules confirmed his determination, despite a narrow gap between all four. Hays put the Frenchman under pressure with the fastest time during the third session. In the last heat, Mettetal continued to improve and got back on top, this time ahead of David who progressed strongly.

“The four finalists showed that they already have a lot of talent and a promising potential,” added Mike Knight, founder of the Winfield school in 1964 and President of the Jury. “It was extremely close and the jury debated for a long period whilst analysing all the data collected during these three days of training. At the end, Jules deserved this success. He perfectly used his set of new tyres from the first run. Then he showed how strong he was mentally, whilst maintaining a great pace. Nevertheless, our decision was not only based on lap times during the selection of the finalists, nor for deciding a winner. In his off-track activities, Jules was regularly inside the top five for the various evaluation processes, with an excellent mark during the multiple-choice questionnaire. This only reinforced our decision.”

“Very proud to represent Winfield”

Third in the 2016 Cadet French Cup and finalist of the 2017 FIA Junior World Karting Championship, Mettetal displayed a large smile during the prize ceremony. “I am very proud and delighted to win this Volant and I would like to thank Winfield and all its partners for offering me this possibility to compete in the 2019 French FIA F4 Championship,” said Jules. “My 2019 sporting programme was not finalised yet before this Volant and I think it will be a formidable boost for my career. Today, I am already focused on the objective to win the title at the end of the season.”

Trophée Winfield winner Hadjar made a remarkable progression on-track and in the end was quite close to the finalists in terms of pace. The Frenchman has won two days of testing with the FFSA Academy, as well as an entry for the last round of the 2019 championship, which will take place at the Le Castellet circuit.

The award for the best female driver, handed in partnership with the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, has been given to Doriane Pin. “38 years after Cathy Muller’s victory at the Volant Winfield, we are delighted to have had this partnership with the FIA commission,” commented Anne-Charlotte Rémy, General Manager of Winfield Racing School. “Doriane will benefit from two Formula 4 test days at the Circuit Paul Ricard with the FFSA Academy, as well as a training day including simulator work, physical and mental training sessions and coaching with Winfield Racing School.”

Work is only starting for Jules Mettetal who will be able to rely on the Winfield staff in order to achieve his objectives.

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