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...
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse...
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for...

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun...
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion...

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK...

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK...

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.

Tactics are being defined ahead of the final charge to the WSK Final Cup.

Tactics are being defined ahead of the final charge to the WSK Final Cup. Read more

Classifications of WSK Final Cup opened up after the round in Castelletto (I). Current leaders are Powell (JAM – ENERGY-TM 60 MINI), Barnard (GB – KR-PARILLA OKJ), Renaudin (F – SODI-TM KZ2) and Travisanutto (I – KR-PARILLA OK). Final round in Adria on the weekend of november 25th.

WSK Final Cup: the Video Gallery from round 2 in Castelletto.

WSK Final Cup: the Video Gallery from round 2 in Castelletto. Read more

The WSK Archive has been updated following the WSK Final Cup - 2nd event in Castelletto di Branduzzo. The complete footage of the four Finals held at the Settelaghi Kart International Circuit have been uploaded for you to watch. Also, you can catch the event highlights on the WSK Promotion's Fan Page from the last race weekend.

Alex Irlando joins Birel ART Racing Team

Alex Irlando joins Birel ART Racing Team Read more

The 18 year-old from Locorotondo, Alex Irlando, joins Davide Forè and Ronni Sala as Birel ART Racing Team official driver in KZ and OK classes.

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.

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

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

Sensational win for Renaudin at Castelletto Read more

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.

New titles to win for Rosberg Racing

New titles to win for Rosberg Racing Read more

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

Laurens Van Hoepen on podium in the WSK Final Cup Read more

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

The first Classification Leaders of WSK Final Cup after round one in Lonato: Powell (JAM – ENERGY-TM 60 MINI), Barnard (GB – KR-PARILLA OKJ), Travisanutto (I – KR-PARILLA OK) and Lammers (NL – SODI-TM KZ2) are the drivers to beat at the second round in Castelletto di Branduzzo (I) on November 11th.

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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"
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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"

Paolo De Conto’s 2018 went through two key moments that affected his chances to enrich his and CRG’s (the brand to which he has been connected for five years now) prize lists. This is what he highlights drawing the balance of the season:

“Following a chronological order, the first episode has been the Steward’s decision that stripped me of the European KZ title. A title that the Team and I (deservedly) won on track. This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way, considering that it sanctioned an overtaking move with a slight contact, on a rival that was experiencing technical difficulties and that did not file an appeal for the move. A unappealable 10s time penalty modified the result of the track stripping us of an important title like the CIK-FIA European Championship. The fact that the title went to CRG anyway with Jorrit Pex does not change an unfair punishment. The second episode happened in qualifying at the World Championship in Genk when the water pipe broke and I had to start the Final from the back of the grid. Starting behind in such a difficult and high level race made it all more difficult and prevented us from defending the title at best.”

The balance is positive nevertheless...
“Obviously the performance of our Road Rebel chassis has set the reference for the whole season and our partnership with TM for engines has been excellent again. As I said, some episodes did play against us this year, but performance has always been there and not getting what we had the potential to achieve makes us stronger to bounce back next year.”

Tell us about your relationship with CRG and your targets for next year.
“CRG is one of the most important outfits in the world and is the market leader of KZ worldwide. It is an honour and a pride for me to be part of this team and to contribute to the success of this brand being part of the Racing Team. CRG is the history of karting and a company projected to the future. Next year I will contest again the FIA Karting Championships and some International events in KZ. The target is to bring the KZ World Championship back home. Next year it will take place in Lonato, that is only one km from our headquarters: it is certainly going to be a great event.”

Looking ahead, this year you made your debut as coach in your karting school...
“This is a project that involved and excited me a lot. It is a way to transfer the experience I built in 18 years of karting to young drivers that are starting along my same path. So far we started with a pilot project at the Raceland circuit in Vicenza, but we will most probably go bigger thanks also to the direct involvement of CRG.”

Paolo De Conto started competing on karts in 1998. He won 2 KZ World Championships and a European Championship with CRG. Last year he launched his karting schoold: the De Conto Academy.

 

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