Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov
Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with...

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

The Energy Corse team has once again confirmed its place amongst the international elite of karting. Lev Krutogolov is the new WSK Super Master Series champion in OK, one of the most competitive and...
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a...

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Master Series came to a close at Franciacorta following five rounds held between late January and late March. At every event, the Kart Republic colours were on the top step of the...
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the...

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK
Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and...

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Luigi d’Ascoli capped off a thoroughly successful WSK Super Master Series for Modena Kart Racing Team with a victory. At Franciacorta, the young Italian secured the runners-up title in the OK-N...
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super...

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

In the closing race at Franciacorta, the titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), Perico (OK-NJ).  
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta:...

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

The fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series promises spectacle at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, March 22nd.
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master...

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The initial heats have taken place at the Franciacorta Karting Track and will continue on Saturday. The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, March 22nd.
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super...

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

The pole positions in the fifth and closing round went to Orlov (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Di Pietrantonio (OKJ), Hedfors (OK-NJ), Warakitsupachok (MINI Gr.3), and Simone (MINI U10). The initial...
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

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

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master...

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

With over 400 entered drivers, the very crowded paddock of Franciacorta is ready to celebrate the champions of the WSK Super Master Series in the MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories.
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in...

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

The fifth and final round confirms the great success of the championship by WSK Promotion at the Franciacorta Karting Track.
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis...

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Parolin Motorsport completed another highly competitive weekend in Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, with dry weather throughout and sunny conditions reaching 19°C on Finals day....
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium...

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

On the occasion of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series, Tony Kart Rookie secures the pole position in the MINI Gr.3 U10 class with official driver Blake Hsueh, who finishes third in the...
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic,...

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

As the overall result shows, KR chassis performed well in all categories at Lonato, from Mini to KZ. Seven podiums, including two victories, added to the Italian brand's list of achievements in...
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart...

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Three weeks earlier in Viterbo, Sodikart and CPB Sport had made a big impact: a one-two finish in the KZ2 Final, with four drivers in the top four places in the provisional championship standings. In...
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the...

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

The victories in the penultimate round went to Orlov (KZ2), Manach (OK), Miron (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of...

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

After a total of 44 qualifying heats, Van Walstijn (KZ2), Calleja (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Perico (OK-NJ), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Wolff (MINI U10) are on top.
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats have been run in Lonato. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining qualifying heats, Prefinals and Finals will follow on Sunday, March 8th.

Davide Bottaro will be the 2026 Official driver for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Davide Bottaro will be the 2026 Official driver for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team Read more

After the positive experience in the final two rounds of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Cremona and Lonato, Davide Bottaro has been confirmed by Lenovo as the lead driver of the Kalì Kart partnership project within the CRG Group. Davide will compete in the OK category with an intense racing programme, focusing primarily on FIA Karting events (European Championship and World Championship), alongside participation in the Champions of the Future and a selection of WSK events.

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CRG presents the drivers line up for the OK and OKJ categories Read more

On the eve of the first seasonal appointment scheduled for next weekend with Round 1 of the WSK Master at Muro Leccese, the CRG Racing Team has officially announced its drivers for the direct-drive OK and OKJ categories.

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The WSK Super Master Series is at the start with Rd1 at La Conca Read more

The opening round of the WSK Super Master Series will take place next January 21-25 at the International Circuit La Conca in Muro Leccese. Over 300 drivers are in the provisional entry list.

The Official Collective Tests of WSK ended with an exceptional participation result

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli also present at the Official Collective Tests of WSK Read more

The second day of testing at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese saw Mercedes F1 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli take to the track. He was among the 323 participants registered for the Official Collective Tests organized by WSK Promotion ahead of the start of the racing season.

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An extraordinary participation at the opening event of the 2026 WSK season Read more

Official Collective Tests are underway with 323 provisional drivers entered in the WSK Super Master Series.

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CRG Racing Team prepares for a new season Read more

The 2026 International Karting season has already begun. Next week, with the first tests at the Muro Leccese track, engines will officially fire up for a new and exciting season of racing. The CRG colours will once again be represented across every category by the CRG Racing Team, the racing squad which — in the company’s 40th anniversary year — aims to further enrich its prestigious palmarès, which currently boasts 27 World titles and 25 FIA World Cups.

The International Karting season by WSK kicks off in La Conca

The International Karting season by WSK kicks off in La Conca Read more

The season starts on January 21 - 25 with the opener of the WSK Super Master Series, which will be preceded by the Collective Test on January 16-17-18.
 

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Within CRG’s headquarters, the guidelines for the first full season that the Lenovo Kalì Kart team will face in 2026 have been outlined. The official Kalì Kart team (a brand owned by CRG), which has been racing under the prestigious colors of its title sponsor Lenovo since last September, looks to 2026 with high ambitions, bringing to the track a broad and structured project focused particularly on youth categories.

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Ahead of the start of the next racing season, their sports division presents the 28 drivers who will take part in the main international competitions in the MINI, OKJ-N, OKJ, OK, and KZ/KZ2 categories.

WSK, subscriptions accepted from January 1st 2026 for the Official Collective Tests and WSK Super Master Series

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The opening of the 2026 WSK Promotion season at La Conca with the Official Collective Tests on January 16-18 will be followed by the first round of the WSK Super Master Series from January 21 to 25.

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WSK Promotion is pleased to announce a major partnership that marks a significant turning point toward sustainability in the world of karting: Aspen Group France, part of the Swedish Lantmännen group and a leader in high-purity alkylate fuels, has been chosen as the Official Fuel Supplier for all its competitions starting from the 2026 season.

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WSK Promotion announces DFYNE as Main Sponsor in a multi-year agreement.

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Kart Republic: Four titles for KR chassis in the WSK Final Cup

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The final round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup took place in Lonato in bitterly cold conditions, with temperatures hovering below six degrees and Friday's Qualifying sessions disrupted by a wet track. Despite these hostile conditions, Birelart once again delivered in all categories. Cristian Bertuca ended his season on a high note with another victory in KZ2, securing the overall title.

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301 drivers hunting for glory in Lonato at the 25th Winter Cup
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301 drivers hunting for glory in Lonato at the 25th Winter Cup

Saturday, February 15th has been an intense day in Lonato as qualifying heats have elected the best drivers that will go through to the final stages of the 25th Winter Cup that is due to name its winners on Sunday, February 16th at the end of exciting international karting weekend. A total of 301 verified drivers are on track from 47 countries and spanning the 5 continents. These record numbers contribute to confirm once again the importance of the opener of 2020 season at the South Garda Karting circuit.

KZ2. The highest category, KZ2, has 68 drivers on track and the fight for the victory has been an internal affair to Birel Art’s Riccardo Longhi, who was the runner up in the KZ World Championship 2019 and Giuseppe Palomba, who won the KZ2 WSK Open Cup last year. Longhi won three heats, as Palomba who claimed three wins and a second place. Behind them, the Finn Simo Puhakka of Tony Kart Racing Team secured two wins and two second places, while the quick Swede Viktor Gustafsson of team Leclerc by Lennox Racing follows. Qualifying stages will end on Sunday morning with the closing heat that will be followed by the Super Heats of all categories and the much-awaited finals from local 15:00, all in live streaming.

Provisional classification of heats, KZ2: 1. Longhi; 2. Palomba; 3. Puhakka; 4. Gustafsson; 5. Iglesias; 6. Dahlberg; 7. Buran; 8. Irlando; 9. Renaudin; 10. Nomblot; 11. Dalè; 12. Carbonnel; 13. Trefilovs; 14. Petit; 15. Luyet; 16. Chubarov; 17. Sjokvist; 18. Marseglia; 19. Viganò; 20. Piccini.

OK. The fight among the 85 drivers of OK has been tight and the Russians Nikita Bedrin of Ward Racing on Tony Kart-Vortex and Kirill Smal of Energy Corse on Energy-Tm had the upper hand winning respectively three heats and claiming a second place, and two wins and a third place. The first of the Italians was third: two times world champion Lorenzo Travisanutto of Tony Kart Racing Team, who won one heat and scored two good placings. His teammate from Spain Pedro Hiltbrand completed a great comeback race from P30 up to the eighth place after heats. Andrea Kimi Antonelli put in a great progression with Team KR Motorsport. He was 18th in qualifying and climbed up to P5 in the heats. The closing heat will decide the OK classification on Sunday morning.

Provisional classification after heats, OK: 1. Bedrin; 2. Smal; 3. Travisanutto; 4. Wharton; 5. Antonelli; 6. De Haan; 7. Salonen; 8. Hiltbrand; 9. Martì; 10. Dorr; 11. Van Hoepen; 12. Camara; 13. Villa; 14. Coluccio; 15. Soldatov; 16. Vant Off; 17. Turney; 18. Zhivnov; 19. Morgatto; 20. Anderruti.

OKJ. In OK-Junior, out of the 84 entered drivers, the Norwegian Martinius Stenshorne of Team Rosberg Racing Academy, on KR-Iame, claimed three wins and a second place. Behind him, the Pole Tymoteusz Kucharczyk on RK-Tm employed a Robert Kubica chassis by Birel Art, while the pole sitter from Jamaica Alex Powell was third on Energy. The French Evan Giltaire put in a good performance on Sodikart. He recovered from P19 to P5.

Provisional classification after heats, OK-Junior: 1. Stenshorne; 2. Kucharczyk; 3. Powell; 4. Giltaire; 5. Krapin; 6. Lindblad; 7. Ho; 8. De Palo; 9. Badoer; 10. Slater; 11. Bohra; 12. Ugochukwu; 13. Gowda; 14. Severiukhin; 15. Cepil; 16. Rogeon; 17. Pasiewicz; 18. Fittipaldi; 19. Irfan; 20. Kulishenko.

MINI ROK. Mini Rok has 64 drivers at the start and the definitive classification after heats witnesses a Russian domination. German Foteev of Energy claimed two wins and a second place and was followed by the Pole Jan Przyrowski of AV Racing on Parolin, who claimed a good win and two second places. United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Al Dhaeri was also among the front runners on Parolin as the three Baby Race drivers: the Hungarian Adam Hideg, the Indian Aditya Wibowo and the Thai Enzo Tarnvanichkul. One DNF cost several positions to the Russian Dmitry Matveev, who was the quickest in qualifying but slipped down to P20.

Classification after heats, Mini Rok: 1. Foteev; 2. Przyrowski; 3. Al Dhaheri; 4. Hideg; 5. Wibowo; 6. Tarnvanichkul; 7. Trukhin; 8. Gladysz; 9. Castellozzi; 10; Saeter; 11. Skulanov; 12. Peebles; 13. Lammers; 14. Aksoy; 15. Yaremiy; 16. Svahn; 17. Bouzinelos; 18. Zhang; 19. Molnar; 20. Matveev.

 

The program of the 25th Winter Cup

Sunday, February 16th: 8:30 Warm-up; Live Streaming from 11:00 with the closing heats; 12:10 Super Heats; 14:40 Final OK; 15:15 Mini Rok; 15:50 OKJ; 16:25 KZ2.          

 

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