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.

On the podium from the start of the European Championship

On the podium from the start of the European Championship Read more

After its recent WSK Super Master Series successes, Parolin Racing Kart has fully confirmed its place among the top international karting teams at the opening of the CIK-FIA European Junior Championship. In particular, Gabriele Mini has completed a very progressive event with top performances and a superb 2nd place finish as a reward.

Sodi a brilliant 2nd in the WSK Super Master with Irlando

Sodi a brilliant 2nd in the WSK Super Master with Irlando Read more

The 2018 WSK Super Master Series has just ended at the fast circuit of Sarno with a very positive result for the Sodi Racing Team. Alex Irlando made the colours of the French team shine at the highest international level by climbing to 2nd place in the KZ2 category. With four Sodi ranked in the top 10 of the Championship, the French brand confirms its ambitions before the start of the CIK-FIA European Championship.

WSK Super Master 2018: Parolin triumphs in OK-Junior and in 60 Mini

WSK Super Master 2018: Parolin triumphs in OK-Junior and in 60 Mini Read more

At the Sarno circuit, the last event of the WSK Super Master reaped a harvest of success for the Parolin Racing Kart team. The victorious double in the 60 Mini Final was accompanied by a double in the Championship, won by Martinius Stenshorne, while Gabriele Mini won in the OK-Junior ranking.

Sodi drivers attack hard in Adria

Sodi drivers attack hard in Adria Read more

Already winner in his last race of 2017 in Spain, Alex Irlando has continued his winning streak for the opening of the international season. The Italian champion is the leader of KZ2 in the WSK Super Master Series after brilliantly winning the Adria Final. He is closely followed by the French hopeful Adrien Renaudin from the CPB Sport team. Sodi has started the development of its OK equipment in a very encouraging first run.
 

Double victory at Sarno for Parolin

Double victory at Sarno for Parolin Read more

Thanks to Gabriele Mini and Tymoteusz Kucharczyk, Parolin Racing Kart was able to twice climb to the highest step of the podium of the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, in OK-Junior and 60 Mini. This double success, which follows a series of exceptional performances since the beginning of the season, demonstrates once again the quality of the Parolin chassis within a very competitive environment.

Potential confirmed for Pizzi, great progress for Nepveu

Potential confirmed for Pizzi, great progress for Nepveu Read more

The WSK Super Master Series moved to Naples one week ahead of the original schedule to replace the Lonato event canceled because of the snow. Although this event was not scheduled in the programme, Birel ART Racing took the opportunity to continue to develop the equipment and drivers. Good performances rewarded everyone's efforts, especially in OK-Junior with Francesco Pizzi's 7th place. The first steps in European competition for Thomas Nepveu were also more than encouraging with an incredible 15th position in the Final.

Parolin chassis win OKJ and Mini classes in Sarno WSK SMS race

Parolin chassis win OKJ and Mini classes  in Sarno WSK SMS race Read more

It has been a very positive weekend for the Parolin chassis. At the WSK Super Master Series race on the Sarno track, brought in to replace the canceled round in Lonato, the manufacturer won in both the 60 and OKJ classes. Baby Race congratulates Minì and Kucharczyk for these amazing achievements.

Parolin wins OKJ and Mini classes in Sarno WSK SMS race

Parolin wins OKJ and Mini classes  in Sarno WSK SMS race Read more

It has been a very positive weekend for the Parolin chassis. At the WSK Super Master Series race on the Sarno track, brought in to replace the canceled round in Lonato, the manufacturer won in both the 60 and OKJ classes. Baby Race congratulates Minì and Kucharczyk for these amazing achievements.

Coluccio close to the win on the grip of La Conca

Coluccio close to the win on the grip of La Conca Read more

The La Conca circuit is known for the strong grip of its surface. This radical change has been negotiated by the Birel ART Racing Team, the chassis from Lissone adapting beautifully to these unusual circumstances. After pole position in OK and winner of his Prefinal, Coluccio was able to compete with the best during the whole meeting. A collision on the first round of the Final prevented him from completing his impressive demonstration.

Winter Cup, WSK... Podiums come one after the other for Energy Corse

Winter Cup, WSK... Podiums come one after the other for Energy Corse Read more

The 23rd edition of the Winter Cup at Lonato, like the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca, was another opportunity to demonstrate that the Energy Corse chassis and the team remain relentless international benchmarks. Very well represented in Lonato in the Finals in all categories, the Energy brand achieved a magnificent double in Mini Rok with the promising Italian Andrea Antonelli and Poland’s Karol Pasiewicz from the team Revolution Motorsport! And at the WSK in 60 Mini, Antonelli took another victory, while the Russian Kirill Kutskov, another member of the factory team, was on the third step of the podium!

Baby Race has tough weekend in WSK Super Master Series event at La Conca

Baby Race has tough weekend in  WSK Super Master Series event at La Conca Read more

It has been a difficult weekend for Baby Race in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca track in Muro Leccese as the heavy grip on the Apulia circuit complicated things. In the Mini class, Coskun Irfan was among the absolute protagonists, finishing third at the end of the qualifying heats.

WSK Super Master Series resumes from La Conca

WSK Super Master Series resumes from La Conca Read more

As spring is kicking in, teams and drivers have been busy in Muro Leccese (I) this weekend for the pre-race tests of WSK Super Master Series. This is in fact going to be the venue of the third round of the series next weekend. The La Conca World Circuit will stage the International series –  that has started scoring very good participation figures, from March 15th to 18 after the forced suspension of one week ago due to the exceptional snow fallen on the circuit of Lonato. The classification fights have therefore been postponed after the kick off to the season held at the circuit in Adria (I), and will resume next weekend with the second of the four rounds of the WSK Super Master Series: the replay of the race of Lonato will in fact take place on April 1st at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno (Salerno, Italy). The weekend of Muro Leccese will therefore be the first chance to bounce back following the results of the opener that shaped up the initial classifications of the four categories on track: OK, OK Junior, KZ and 60 Mini

Organiser to cancel 2nd round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato due to ice on track

Organiser to cancel 2nd round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato due to ice on track Read more

SUSPENSION OF THE RACE DUE TO SNOW AND ICE AT THE WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES IN LONATO (I). THE PROMOTER WSK PROMOTION WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE RESCHEDULATION OF THE EVENT BEFORE THE END OF THE SERIES

WSK Super Master Series: Sodi kart drivers 'full attack' in Adria

WSK Super Master Series: Sodi kart drivers 'full attack' in Adria Read more

Already winner in his last race of 2017 in Spain, Alex Irlando has continued his winning streak for the opening of the international season. The Italian champion is the leader of KZ2 in the WSK Super Master Series after brilliantly winning the Adria Final. He is closely followed by the French hopeful Adrien Renaudin from the CPB Sport team. Sodi has started the development of its OK equipment in a very encouraging first run.

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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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