The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

A total of 552 different drivers characterized the 16th edition of the championship held in 2025. The Champions are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Van Langendock (OK), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Palacio (OK-NJ), Perico...
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport continued to enable frontrunners in both OK and Mini categories to fulfil their potential in the last round of the WSK Super Master Series at Viterbo, despite constantly changing...
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual champion) and Van Walstijn (KZ2).
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final...

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

All qualifying heats have been run. The final stages with TV Live streaming will be on Sunday, March 16th: Prefinals from 10:00 and Finals from 13:00.
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK...

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Heats on Friday were wet after the dry weather in the morning. The conclusion of the heats will be on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, March 16th.
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master...

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

The quickest at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo were Frasnelli (OKJ), Orlando (OK-NJ), Ratajski (MINI Gr3), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Orlov (KZ2) and Burnett (OK).
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK...

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is ready to host the fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series, next Sunday, March 16th with the Finals that will award the titles in all categories.
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior...

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport had a highly satisfying weekend at Franciacorta in the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series where again over 400 drivers were competing. This weekend the weather was fine and...
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates...

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series next March 12 - 16 with about 250 drivers ready to fight for the titles in all the categories.
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after...

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

At Franciacorta, on the Italian circuit that will host the FIA Karting World Championship in October, the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series featured an incredible field of 90...
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master...

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series are Pasquali (MINI U10), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Crisan (OKJ), Costoya (OK), Girardello (OK-NJ) and Hiltbrand...
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master...

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

A total of 45 qualifying heats have been run to narrow down the 405 drivers present in Franciacorta. Live coverage on TV and Live Streaming on Sunday, March 9th from 9:30 (Prefinals) and 13:00...
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The first day of the fourth round awarded the first emotions on the track with qualifying practice and the initial heats. Heats will end on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday,...
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been...

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The pole position went to Pasquali (MNINI U10), Nanni (MINI GR.3), Blandino (OK-NJ), Walz (OKJ), Kamyab (OK) and Hiltbrand (KZ2).
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...

Alex Powell and Energy Corse remain leaders in 60 Mini

Alex Powell and Energy Corse  remain leaders in 60 Mini Read more

Once again, the Jamaican flag has flown on an international karting podium thanks to Alex Powell, who confirms his status of a great hope more than ever with the strong partnership of the Energy Corse team. In the second of the three rounds of the WSK Final Cup held in Italy at Castelletto, Powell took 3rd place in a highly contested 60 Mini Final.

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Marcus Amand in Junior Karting: an official status for the athlete, a well-deserved victory for the driver Read more

In the wake of his sixth place in the Junior Karting World Championship Marcus Amand learned that he had been put on the list of top-level athletes by the French Ministry of Sports. He celebrated this good news with victory in the second round of the WSK Final Cup on the Castelletto di Branduzzo circuit in Italy! His next target is the Rotax Challenge Grand Final in Brazil.

Podium in KZ2 for Bengtsson

Podium in KZ2 for Bengtsson Read more

On the second round of WSK Final Cup on 7 Laghi circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo, Axel Bengtsson conquered the bronze medal in the KZ2 category final.

Sensational win for Renaudin at Castelletto

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The second round of the WSK Final Cup again saw a victory for a Sodi in the KZ2 category. After Bas Lammers at Lonato, the young Adrien Renaudin won the event at Castelletto di Branduzzo after a domination that says a lot about the potential of the machine and the driver. During a suspenseful Final, the reigning European Champion caught up with extraordinary mastery, after being compromised at the beginning of the race. That bodes well for his debut with the Sodi Racing Team next year in KZ.

WSK FINAL CUP 2nd Rd - images from Castelletto di Branduzzo (I)

WSK FINAL CUP 2nd Rd - images from Castelletto di Branduzzo (I) Read more

Settelaghi Kart, Castelletto di Branduzzo (I), 8th - 11th November, 2018. The recap of the WSK race weekend at Settelaghi Kart.

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This season racing in the WSK Final Cup with three drivers, the Rosberg Young Drivers Academy intends to win this top level competition. In the second of the three races of 2018 on the Italian circuit of Castelletto, Lorenzo Travisanutto in OK and Taylor Barnard in OK-Junior were able to significantly increase their points totals and remain the leaders in the overall standings.

Laurens Van Hoepen on podium in the WSK Final Cup

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On the 7 Laghi circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo, the Dutch driver brought honour to the Tony Kart Racing Team’s colors conquering the silver medal in the OKJ final.

Baby Race scores magic 1-2 win with Eyckmans and Irfan in the WSK Final Cup

Baby Race scores magic 1-2 win with Eyckmans and Irfan in the WSK Final Cup Read more

The great  moment of form for the Baby Race team continued with a super impressive run to keep the momentum in the final part of the season. In the second round of the WSK Final Cup that took place on the Castelletto di Branduzzo track, the Brescia-based squad collected a spectacular 1-2 win in the Mini 60 class.

Denner on the podium of WSK Final Cup in Castelletto

Denner on the podium of WSK Final Cup in Castelletto Read more

Denner (Kalì-Kart) ended second in KZ2 after fighting for the victory. Valenti run also a strong race ending fifth in KZ2. Bortoleto run a good race in OK claiming P8, while Haverkort was hit by bad luck and forced to retire from the Final.

Final races at the WSK Final Cup in Castelletto (I)

Final races at the WSK Final Cup in Castelletto (I) Read more

The second round of WSK Final Cup in Castelletto (PV): The winners Eyckmans (B – PAROLIN-TM 60 MINI), Amand (F – KR-PARILLA OKJ), Renaudin (F – SODI-TM KZ2) and Patterson (GB – KR-PARILLA OK) charging for the classification. closing round in Adria (RO) on november 25th.

Livestreaming WSK Final Cup 7 Laghi International Circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo

Livestreaming WSK Final Cup 7 Laghi International Circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo Read more

The great start to the WSK Final Cup campaign in Lonato (Brescia, Italy) two weeks ago envisages for a weekend with high expectations at the 7 Laghi International Circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo (Pavia, Italy), the racetrack that will house round two.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Final Cup in Castelletto (I)

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WSK Final Cup round two in Castelletto (pv): Badoer (I – parolin-tm 60 mini), Smal (Rus – tony kart-vortex okj), Renaudin (F – sodi-tm KZ2) and Travisanutto (I – kr-parilla ok) the best so far. Grand Finale in live streaming from the Settelaghi kart tomorrow on wsk.it.

WSK Final Cup - Rd.2, first day at Castelletto di Branduzzo (I)

WSK Final Cup - Rd.2, first day at Castelletto di Branduzzo (I) Read more

Big fights in cCastelletto (pv) at WSK final cup: Badoer (i – parolin-tm 60 mini), Minì (i – parolin-tm OKJ), Renaudin (f – sodi-tm KZ2) and Travisanutto (i – kr-parilla OK) quickest in qualifying. After the heats to be run tomorrow, the live streaming will cover all the action live on sunday, november 11th on wsk.it.

Kosmic Towards The International Circuit 7 Laghi Circuit For The Second Round Of The Wsk Final Cup

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The Kosmic Racing Department will line up on the starting grid of the International Circuit 7 Laghi in Castelletto di Branduzzo, seat of the second round (of three) of the WSK Final Cup on the weekend of November 8th-11th.

Tony Kart Racing Team ready for the second round of the WSK Final Cup

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On the weekend of November 8th-11th the Tony Kart Racing Team will get to the track on the 7 Laghi circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo for the second round of the WSK Final Cup.

WSK Final Cup, second round next weekend at Castelletto di Branduzzo (I)

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The central round of WSK Final Cup getting ready at the Settelaghi kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo (I): challenges on in all categories next week. the decisive moment on sunday, november 11th with live streaming on wsk.it.

WSK Final Cup - the provisional classifications after the first round in Lonato (I)

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Great domination by Energy Corse in Mini

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Coluccio and Birel ART confirm their World podium

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Parolin boosts young talents

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Progress despite adversity for Maxime Furon-Castelain
Heert-Jan van Keulen
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Progress despite adversity for Maxime Furon-Castelain

The young Luxembourg "lion" Maxime Furon-Castelain has confirmed his steady progress at the forefront of the Academy Trophy despite a technical problem. There was a change of scenery for the second round of the FIA ​​Karting Academy Trophy: after the winding circuit and cool weather of Wackersdorf (DEU), the young talents of the karting world found themselves, in a heat wave, at the Sarno (ITA) track near Naples in mid June. On this circuit with a long straight requiring excellent engine power, the young Luxembourger Maxime Furon-Castelain confirmed his rapid progress by facing the vagaries of the engines with great determination.

 

Immediately among the fastest

Although overwhelming, the heat did not affect Maxime's usual fighting spirit during the weekend. Temperatures often exceeded 35° during the day while the track reached 55° at the foot of Vesuvius. On a circuit that he was learning while racing, Maxime was immediately on the pace by posting the fastest time of the first session of Free Practice among the 48 participants from 45 countries. He confirmed his speed and his understanding of the fast pace at Sarno in Qualifying with the 3rd fastest time in his session, only 25 thousandths of a second from the leader of the Trophy, a remarkable performance for this rookie which placed him in 7th place overall, progressing since Round 1 at Wackersdorf.

Always at the forefront despite technical hazards

"Thanks to my good practice results, I was confident of performing well in the Qualifying Heats," said the Luxembourg representative in in this international competition. "I did not suspect then that I was going to have to fight with an engine which lacked punch! The usual change of engine by draw was not favourable to me. During the Warm-up on Saturday morning, I had the unpleasant surprise of finding myself very far from the lap times I had achieved so far. Instead of a few hundredths or thousandths that I was missing in practice, the deficit with the leaders sometimes reached a second a lap in the first heat, which is huge in this competition where everyone has the same equipment. In these conditions, I managed to make no mistakes during the entire race and to finish in 10th position with the 22nd time".

The Academy Trophy race service did not immediately take Maxime's mechanical problem into account and only changed his carburettor to let him start again in the second heat with the same engine block. Always penalised by his engine, Maxime managed to snatch 8th place in the middle of a turbulent group of drivers who were much faster than him, thanks to his commitment on the track.

 

The young rookie surprises his opponents

He started on Sunday morning with another engine, faster this time, and surprised his opponents in a shotgun start in the third heat where he seized 2nd place. During the six laps, he was fighting a breathless battle on the track against much older and more experienced drivers, immediately returning to his 2nd place as soon as one of his rivals managed to overtake him. Unfortunately, he made a bad choice when attempting to protect his position on the last lap and crossed the finish line in 7th place.

"The sanction was immediate, many of my opponents overtook me in one fell swoop, but I will remember the lesson! Despite my technical problems, I managed to qualify for the Final again, in 12th place, better than at Wackersdorf".

Commitment pays off in the Final

At the start of the Final, Maxime lost time, baulked by the poor start of the driver ahead of him and forced to go wide at the first corner to avoid a collision. He was only 16th on the first lap, but Maxime did not give up and started to attack in a tight pack. Highly motivated on the last lap, he managed to recover 12th place in the Final results, still progressing compared to Round 1 at Wackersdorf.

"This competition was more complicated than expected and I am not unhappy with my result in these conditions. I still learned a lot about racing at this level and I got closer to the top 10: a good experience! I want to thank VDK Racing for technical support, my loved ones and the ACL for the support and encouragement. We were all delighted by the presence of Felipe Massa, President of the CIK-FIA. The organisation by the CIK-FIA and RGMMC was perfect and the Circuito Internazionale Napoli personnel showed remarkable efficiency. A special mention for the official announcer, Jake Sanson, for his infectious enthusiasm in the race commentary."

The next big international FIA Karting meeting for Maxime Furon-Castelain will take place in a month on the Le Mans circuit (FRA) at the last round of the OK-Junior European Championship.

 

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