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...
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.

Al Dhaheri returns to WSK Euro Series with 2nd at Angerville

Al Dhaheri returns to WSK Euro Series with 2nd at Angerville Read more

On their first expedition out of Italy this season, the 60 Mini drivers discovered the French circuit of Angerville at the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Again well represented in the 8-12 age group, the Parolin chassis again demonstrated outstanding performance as the weather complicated the grip of the track. Al Dhaheri was on the podium in 2nd and Al Azhari finished 4th. Gabriele Mini' did not have an easy weekend in OK, but he managed to maintain his position in the WSK Euro Series standings.

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - Round 2 at Angerville (F)

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - Round 2 at Angerville (F) Read more

Important win for Travisanutto (I - KR-IAME OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – PAROLIN-TM 60Mini) in WSK Euro Series, Round 2 in Angerville (F). The final sprint in early summer in Lonato (BS) on June 23rd and Adria (RO) on June 30th is going to be decisive

Live streaming from France: Exciting fights in WSK at Angerville

Live streaming from France: Exciting fights in WSK at Angerville Read more

Travisanutto (I - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Bergstrom (I – PAROLIN-TM 60Mini) to the fore in qualifying at the 2nd round WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F).

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F) Read more

Travisanutto (I - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Bergstrom (I – PAROLIN-TM 60Mini) to the fore in qualifying at the 2nd round WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F).

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F)

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series is underway at the circuit of Angerville (France) with drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini on track. The circuit is quite challenging and weather is mixed, drivers and engineers have therefore to challenge each other on temperatures that are not spring-like yet, despite the sun shining until the end of qualifying today.

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge Read more

WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F): the quickest are Patterson (GB - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Marenghi (I – TONY KART-TM 60mini). Live-streaming on Sunday, April 28th.

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F)

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F). The challenge among the leaders of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will be on from April 25th to 28th. Appointment with the WSK live streaming on Sunday 28th.

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Euro Series - opening event in Sarno. The complete footage of the Finals at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli have been uploaded for you to watch.

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius Read more

The kart racer Alex Powell has just started a new challenge in the 2019 season with the WSK Euro Series. More international than ever, this competition started on March 29th to 31st at the Sarno circuit in Italy with another great performance from the young Jamaican hopeful in the 60 Mini Category. After a magnificent pole position, consistent and effective progress in the Qualifying Heats and Prefinal, Alex demonstrated all his fighting spirit and ended up mounting the second step of the podium at the foot of the famous volcano in the Naples region. The work done with the Energy Corse team has paid off again.

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series Read more

A great first round of the WSK continental series for the Engine Division of the OTK Kart Group, monopolizing the whole podium of the "Junior" category with the DJT engine.

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I)

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Super Master Series heading to Angerville (F) on April 28th with the new leaders: Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini). Puhakka (FIN - Tony Kart-Vortex) to defend the lead in KZ2 at Lonato on June 23rd.

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Despite all their talent and constantly competitive equipment, the Parolin Racing team drivers have not been able to achieve results that matched up to their expectations during the first event of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno. The intensity of the races that took place at the foot of Vesuvius this weekend was accompanied by various setbacks that sometimes weighed heavily in the results. However, there were good performances to the credit of the Parolin drivers.

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK Read more

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno was marked by a reinforcement of the official Birel ART training in KZ2, rewarded by the presence of three drivers in the top 10 overall. In OK, Luigi Coluccio completed a very nice meeting by taking a 2nd position in the Final as well as the Championship.

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team, with the victories of Puhakka (KZ2) and Bedrin (OKJ). The Tony Kart Racer 401R is also in the first position in the senior class with Beganovic of the Ward Racing team.

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando Read more

On occasion of the first round of the WSK Euro Series, Alex Irlando makes a huge step forward with his BirelART-TM. Constantly on top from Friday, Alex Irlando couldn’t take home the big prize in Sarno because of a not perfect set-up with new tyres on Sunday afternoon.

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series Read more

A week after Bas Lammers' crowning in the WSK Super Master Series, Sodi drivers once again shone on the Sarno circuit for the first round of the WSK Euro Series. Bas Lammers and Anthony Abbasse confirmed the performance of the French chassis by both mounting the Final podium after tough battles. With four Sodi in the top 10, the French brand achieved the best team score.

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA)

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA) Read more

The first winners in WSK Euro Series in Sarno (SA): Puhakka (FIN – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini) heading to the next round of Angerville (F) as leaders on april 28th.

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli Read more

The presence of WSK cameras will capture all the racing action on the closing day, Sunday, March 31st. The appointment with the live-streaming of Prefinals and Finals of all categories will begin at 10:00. All drivers already started to challenge each other in qualifying practice and heats to secure a place for the decisive races on Sunday.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I) Read more

New names to the fore hunting for the win in the opener of WSK Euro Series: in Sarno (SA), Pole Positions to Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Van T’Hoff (NL – Exprit-TM OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Al Azhari (ARE – Parolin-TM 60 Mini).

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I)

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series kicking off from Sarno (I) with qualifying practice. on top Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Patterson (KR-IAME OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Powell (JA – Energy-TM 60mini).

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VAR signs fresh UAE F4 Champion Francesco Pizzi
Mitchell Koolen
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VAR signs fresh UAE F4 Champion Francesco Pizzi

Zeewolde, March 12, 2020 – Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce the joining of Francesco Pizzi. The young Italian will compete for the Dutch outfit in the 2020 Italian F4 Championship, as well as selected rounds of the ADAC German F4 Championship. Pizzi will be racing alongside VAR’s Red Bull Juniors Jonny Edgar and Jak Crawford.

Unlike many in motorsports, Francesco does not come from a long line of related race drivers where one generation is followed by the next. As a matter of fact, the now 15-year-old Italian was the first in his family ever to take on the challenge of racing.

Having that said, it is even more special that Francesco took the wheel of a go-kart already at the very young age of 7-years-old. Only two years later Pizzi entered the ACI Sport Italian Championship, where he impressively showed off his skills by winning the round at South Garda Karting. The years thereafter are characterized by a long list of significant achievements gathered at national- and international karting championships.

Last year, Pizzi made the leap into single seater racing by entering the UAE F4 Championship. His entry didn’t go unnoticed as he pulled a hat-trick on what was his first F4 experience ever. Claiming the victory in all three races made Pizzi immediately the driver to beat and it stayed like that for the remainder of the series. A week before this announcement Francesco impressively clinched the F4 UAE Championship title in his maiden single seater year.

Rob Niessink, CEO at Van Amersfoort Racing: “We are very excited to have Francesco on-board for the upcoming season. He was already on our radar but especially after his performance during the UAE F4 series, it was clear for us we wanted him to join VAR. He is young and very eager to compete at the next level in F4 racing. The Italian Championship is highly competitive and therefore a perfect next step for him. In addition, he will gather more experience during a selected number of rounds in the ADAC German F4 Championship. It is clear that we will support Francesco in every step of the way and the crew is very excited to get started with him.”

By taking on the Italian F4 Championship plus selected rounds of the ADAC German F4 Championship, Pizzi is able put valuable miles under his belt and get a good taste of a wide variety of high-profile circuits throughout Europe. Francesco will be sided by ex-F1 driver Gianmaria Bruni, who will offer his support to the young talent during on what still is his first year in Formula 4.

“I’m riding an incredible rollercoaster ride” says Francesco Pizzi. “Only one week ago I lived the highlight of my career by becoming an F4 champion in my rookie year. Now I am packing my bags to join Van Amersfoort Racing in the Italian F4 series, plus some rounds of the German F4 Championship! Becoming champion has given me an incredible boost for the new season. I am very well aware that the competition will be fierce, but I am ready and extremely motivated to be successful. I have huge confidence in VAR. They’ve paved the road for so many greats in the sport and being part of this team only motivates me more!”

The Italian F4 Championship also counts 7 race weekends with 3 races each. The series starts in May and runs through to October. The championship kicks off at the circuit of Monza whereafter the team visits Imola, Vallelunga and Misano. Round 5 and 6 take place across the Italian border at the Hungaroring and Red Bull Ring. The season finale is scheduled early October at the Mugello circuit. (dates and locations still provisional at time of this release).

The 2020 season of the ADAC Formula 4 Championship contains 7 events with 3 races each. The season kicks off at the end of April at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. After that the VAR F4 team visits the Nürburgring, Red Bull Ring and then returns to the Nürburgring for the second time around. Next in line is Zandvoort, located in the dunes of the Dutch coastline, whereafter the team makes its way to the Hockenheimring. The season finale takes place also at the Hockenheimring in mid-October.

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