Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team
Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì...

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

A significant part of the 2026 season is already behind us, but the most important chapter is still to come. The FIA European Championship, Champions of the Future and the majority of the WSK events...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

Whilst Senna van Walstijn claimed a commanding victory in the KZ class at the Le Mans Karting Grand Prix, ably supported on the podium by Matheus Morgatto and Anthony Abbasse, young Cees Muijs secured...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

The KR Motorsport team split into two groups on the last weekend of August, as the opening round of the WSK Final Cup at Franciacorta coincided with the Grand Prix Karting KZ event at Le Mans.
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show...

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the Finals are: Burns (OKN), Moehring (OKNJ), Miras (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr3), Perico (OKJ), and Krutogolov (OK).
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events, accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup...

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

The opening round of the WSK Final Cup is all set for the closing act that will take place on Sunday, August 30th, with TV Live Streaming coverage.
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK...

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track features the first thrilling challenges among the 300 drivers in this major international karting event organized by WSK...
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start...

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The Franciacorta Karting Track is gearing up to host the first round of the WSK Final Cup with 320 entered drivers.
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

Over 300 drivers are expected at the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the first of the three rounds of the WSK Final Cup.
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup...

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

The three rounds of the WSK Final Cup will have some changes. KZ2 will take place in two rounds, to be held in Lonato and Viterbo. The round in Lonato has been moved to November 18-22. Entries...
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned...

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro...
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport...

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in...
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s...

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at...

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of the third round go to Orlov (KZ2), Mazepin (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr.3), Pezzutto (OK-NJ), and Marchesi (OK-N).

Alex Irlando makes his bones in OK at La Conca

Alex Irlando makes his bones in OK at La Conca Read more

On his homesoil Alex Irlando challenges a strong field in OK and takes home a 12th, proving, once again, to be a complete driver. Back at home, back with direct drive karts: the WSK Super Master Series weekend held at Kartodromo La Conca has been a positive one for Alex Irlando.

Superb OK win in the rubber at Muro Leccese

Superb OK win in the rubber at Muro Leccese Read more

The third event of the WSK Super Master Series took place at La Conca in very strong grip conditions. Parolin chassis demonstrated their exceptional versatility by enabling their drivers to achieve top results at all levels. The success of Parolin was magnificently highlighted by the remarkable victory by Gabriele Mini in the prestigious OK category.

Antonelli impresses with Rosberg Racing Academy

Antonelli impresses with Rosberg Racing Academy Read more

The progress of the young drivers of the Rosberg Racing Academy is confirmed at every race. As well as ensuring the ideal preparation for the upcoming FIA Karting European Championship, the performance and victory were there. At the third round of the WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (Southern Italy), Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved another great success in OK-Junior with his KR-IAME in Ravenol branding. In OK, Taylor Barnard remains a regular in the top five ...

Podium Pedro Hiltbrand in WSK Super Master Series La Conca! Bad luck for Haverkort and Bortoleto!

Podium Pedro Hiltbrand in WSK Super Master Series La Conca! Bad luck for Haverkort and Bortoleto! Read more

Nice trial for Pedro Hiltbrand at the WSK Super Master Series’ 3rd meeting on the La Conca circuit in Muro Leccese, where he was among the major protagonists of the OK category until reaching the podium with a nice 3rd place.

Final races at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I)

Final races at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Victory to Minì (I – Parolin-TM OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Powell (JA – Energy-TM 60 Mini) in the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (I). The next and closing round to take place in Sarno (I) from March 21st to 24th.

LIVESTREAMING Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, International Circuit La Conca in Muro Leccese on Sunday LIVE

LIVESTREAMING Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, International Circuit La Conca in Muro Leccese on Sunday LIVE Read more

The wait is mounting for the Live streaming scheduled for Sunday, March 10th. Following the final day of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series on Sunday LIVE! March 10th is going to be quite exciting and Prefinals and Finals will be entirely available through live streaming starting from local 10:30.

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I)

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

All set for the final day in Muro Leccese at the third round of WSK Super Master Series: Valtanen (FIN – Kosmic-IAME OK), Lindblad (GB – Exprit-TM OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60 Mini) on top after qualifying heats.

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - timing practice and qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I)

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - timing practice and qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Aiming to the victory at the World Circuit La Conca: Patterson (GB – KR-Iame OK), Lindblad (GB – Exprit-TM OKJ) and Irfan (GB – Parolin-TM 60 Mini) to the fore today in qualifying of WSK Super Master Series. Heats will continue tomorrow. Finals on Sunday 10th.

Results and livetiming WSK Super Master Series 2019 round 3 in La Conca

Results and livetiming WSK Super Master Series 2019 round 3 in La Conca Read more

The third round of the WSK Super Master Series 2019 is held this weekend at the track of La Conca in Muro Leccese. The drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will contest their third of the 4 rounds of the series. Follow the results via de live-timing.

Qualifying practice at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I)

Qualifying practice at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Stopwatches ticking at the world circuit La Conca for qualifying practice and heats ahead of the third round of WSK Super Master Series. Decisive races for OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini from Muro Leccese (I) on Sunday, March 10th.

OK seasonal debut for Alex Irlando

OK seasonal debut for Alex Irlando Read more

On his home soil, the Apulian circuit of La Conca circuit near Lecce, Alex Irlando will make his debut in the OK class with BirelART.  After the big steps forward shown during the last round of the WSK Super Master Series in the KZ2 class, Alex Irlando jumps on the direct drive TM-powered BirelART to fight in the OK class in La Conca, Lecce (ITA).

Tony Kart Racing Team ready to battle at the International Circuit La Conca

Tony Kart Racing Team ready to battle at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The good pace showed by the Tony Kart drivers in the prior WSK races, makes our Racing Team confident to battle for victories in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series that will take place in Muro Lecese, in one of the most iconic race tracks in the world, from 7th to 10th of March.

March 8th, opening of registrations to WSK Euro Series

March 8th, opening of registrations to WSK Euro Series Read more

Subscriptions to WSK Euro Series accepted from Friday, March 8th. The series back on track on the weekend of March 31st in Sarno (I) for its first of four events. Entry procedures to be active shortly on WSK.

The video footage of the WSK Super Master Series rd.2 - South Garda Karting

The video footage of the WSK Super Master Series rd.2 - South Garda Karting Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Super Master Series round 2 in Lonato. The complete footage of the Finals at the South Garda Karting has been uploaded for you to watch. 

Third round of the WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (I)

Third round of the WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

WSK Super Master Series starting its Final Sprint in La Conca from March 7th to 10th. The circuit of Muro Leccese (I) to stage the third round for categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini. Final races on Sunday, March 10th

New provisional standings of the WSK Super Master Series, after the 2nd round in Lonato (I)

New provisional standings of the WSK Super Master Series, after the 2nd round in Lonato (I) Read more

Travisanutto (I – KR-Iame OK), Lammers (NL – Sodikart-TM KZ2), Antonelli (I – KR-Iame OKJ) and Al Dhaeri (ARE - Parolin-TM 60Mini) lead the classifications of WSK Super Master Series after the 2nd round held in Lonato (i). Next challenges to be expected at La Conca from March 7th to 10th.

Big results for Vortex in OKJ at South Garda Karting for WSK Super Master Series

Big results for Vortex in OKJ at South Garda Karting for WSK Super Master Series Read more

The DST Vortex engine takes the victory and monopolizing the podium in the junior class after a whole great weekend.

Parolin chases the series win with Al Dhaheri at Lonato

Parolin chases the series win  with Al Dhaheri at Lonato Read more

Still well represented, the Parolin brand has just achieved more success in the second round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato. More than half of the 60 Mini finalists at South Garda Karting actually raced on Parolin chassis, five of which finished in the top ten. With pole position, 12 wins out of 15, two wins in the Prefinals, and the Final victory, the score is once again eloquent for the company from Bassano del Grappa.

Great performances in the second weekend of WSK Super Master Series

Great performances in the second weekend of WSK Super Master Series Read more

The drivers of the Kosmic Kart Racing Department show speed and perseverance in all the categories at the South Garda Karting in Lonato. Great third place for Andrey Zhivnov in Final.

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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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