WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.
WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New...

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

Ahead of the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, scheduled at the Cremona Circuit from July 8th to 11th, WSK Promotion announces an important update to the Sporting Regulations.
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls...

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

The Sodikart Racing Team leaves Lonato with a strong result. At the South Garda Karting circuit, the venue for the second round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series, the team secured a top-two finish in KZ2...
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series...

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The victory of the second round of the WSK Euro Series went to Orlov (KZ2), Zulfikari (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N). The third...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the...

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

At the end of the heats, the best classified are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Scognamiglio (OK-N). The final...
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK...

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The pole positions in Lonato were secured by Orlov (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N). The heats will follow.
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the...

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

The second round of the WSK Euro Series is underway at the South Garda Karting circuit with a full packed international paddock. The final stages will be on Saturday, April 18th, with TV Live...
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series,...

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

About 300 drivers will be at the start of the second round. Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), Mair (MINI Gr.3), and Miras (U10) are leading...
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...

Leonardo Marseglia grabs top ten score in Lonato

Leonardo Marseglia grabs top ten score in Lonato Read more

A satisfying weekend for the Apulian Leonardo Marseglia at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato.

Nice podium for Haverkort in OK at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato

Nice podium for Haverkort in OK at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato Read more

Kas Haverkort grabs the second place in the OK Final with the Zanardi team at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato. Good performances for all the CRG drivers in every category.

Baby Race stars in Lonato WSK Open Cup

Baby Race stars in Lonato WSK Open Cup Read more

It was a very positive weekend for Baby Race in Lonato's WSK Open Cup event. It started in the best possible way with poles for Ean Eychmans in the 60 Mini class and Lorenzo Ferrari in OK.

Final races day at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Final races day at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The WSK Open Cup at Lonato saw victories go to Longhi (I – BIRELART-TM KZ2), Coluccio (I – BIRELART-TM OK), Smal (RUS – TONYKART-VORTEX OKJ) and Stenshorne (N – PAROLIN-TM 60MINI). The next event is the Final Cup at Lonato on October 21st.

LIVESTREAM WSK Open Cup at Lonato

LIVESTREAM WSK Open Cup at Lonato Read more

The single race event to be hosted on the 1200 meters of the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato has today its finals of the WSK Open Cup. The novelty of the event, that marks the comeback of WSK Promotion to Lonato, is that WSK Open Cup will be a constant presence in the next WSK racing seasons. Enjoy the finals of the OK Junior, Mini's, OK and KZ2.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (BS)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (BS) Read more

In the heats of the WSK Open Cup in Lonati (I), the quickest drivers, celenta (I-Praga-TM KZ2), Thompson (GB- FA-Vortex OK), Barnard (GB-KR-Parilla OKJ) and Antonelli (I-Energy-TM), are ready for the final rush.

F.1-inspired WSK Open Cup, to be presented tomorrow in Lonato (BS)

F.1-inspired WSK Open Cup, to be presented tomorrow in Lonato (BS) Read more

WSK Open Cup ready to celebrate its winners. As Finals are getting closer, WSK Promotion presented in Lonato (BS) the prizes that will go to the winners of the WSK Open Cup to be contested tomorrow.

WSK Lonato: The fight for the top has begun at the South Garda karting

WSK Lonato: The fight for the top has begun at  the South Garda karting Read more

The fight for the top has begun at  the South Garda karting.

Very interesting results came at the end of qualifying and initial qualifying heats, that have kicked off the WSK Open Cup this afternoon at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato (BS). Strong names of their categories are already fighting with some new contenders to the win, as shown by the chronos posted in the first races of the weekend.

WSK Open Cup to kick off with 220 drivers, next June 21-24 in Lonato (BS)

WSK Open Cup to kick off with 220 drivers, next June 21-24 in Lonato (BS) Read more

The Karting summer to start in lonato with 220 drivers partaking in WSK Open Cup. The single race event to be hosted on the 1200 meters of the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato next weekend is approaching fast. The event will open the karting summer  is the WSK Open Cup, that will kick off its very interesting racing weekend on Thursday June 21st.

Energy successful around the world

Energy successful around the world Read more

The results are piling up for Energy Corse in all corners of the world. The factory team has achieved excellent results in the European Championship and the WSK Super Master Series, while the Italian chassis enabled many drivers to reach the podium thanks to the efforts of distributors around the world, including in Japan, Australia and Germany ...

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!

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Marcus Amand From Laval to Brazil by way of Kristianstad!
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Marcus Amand From Laval to Brazil by way of Kristianstad!

Marcus Amand emerged victorious in the Rotax Grand Final Mini Max in Portugal last year. To take part in the 2018 event in Brazil, this time in the Junior category, he had to win the Rotax Max Challenge France. The 12-year-old Franco-Finn did so in style in Laval just before going to Sweden where the CIK/FIA Junior World Championship will take place at the end of this week.

Thirty-four drivers in the 12/16-year-old National category (French name of the 125 Junior Max) arrived in Laval for the last major national event of the season. This year Marcus has been totally occupied learning the ropes in the international OK Junior category, so he has more or less deserted the French scene on which he has forged a flattering reputation since his debut in 2013. Before arriving in the Mayenne capital he had already won the Rotax Max Challenge France in 2014 in Mini Kart and clinched victory last year in the “Cadet” category. He was delighted to be back in the ambiance of his team, PB Kart, and to meet up again with his faithful coach/mechanic, Bertrand Péchon.

In free practice Marcus showed that he had got to grips with his Junior Max kart. He knows the KR chassis like the back of his hand but the Rotax 125 Junior engine is rather different to his OK Junior Parilla. “I found that the Rotax’s acceleration was more brutal while the Parilla’s is smoother but quicker in the high rev band,” said Marcus. “As for the Bridgestone tyres in the National category they’re harder than the Vegas in OK Junior.”

Marcus was third-quickest in timed practice. “We had a bad set of tyres in free practice which meant that our setup choice wasn’t ideal. Luckily, we managed to rectify the situation.” In the four qualifying heats, he had a few wheel-to-wheel battles with other young guns super motivated by the perspective of a trip to Brazil. The future winner won the first and third heats. The start of the second was a bit chaotic and he fell back to fifth, but he managed to fight his way up to third at the chequered flag. Although he also had a torrid time in the fourth heat his fourth place finish was enough to seal pole position for the final.

“It was important to qualify on the inside of the front row to reduce the risks at the first corner of the final,” said Marcus. “I led from start to finish except when César Gazeau got past me at the end of the straight. I realised that I had to repass him immediately as he was quicker at that moment and I couldn’t let him open up a gap.” In the closing stages Guilhem Crespin got to within three-tenths-of-a-second but that didn’t change the outcome. So Marcus will discover Brazil and the Circuito Internacional Paladino de Conde-Paraíba between 24th November and 1st December, and he hopes to clinch his second Rotax Max Grand Final on the bounce.

“There were quite a few uncertainties because we had only a single event to nail our qualification without being able to prepare things to our usual standards due to a lack of time. But Marcus was really good!” said a delighted Bertrand Péchon. And the role played by MSR’s engine specialist Fabrice Minet, in this success should not be forgotten either.

Marcus and his international KR Motorsports team are now completely focused on the CIK/FIA Junior World Championship, which takes place this coming weekend (21-23 September) in Kristianstad in Sweden. It’s certainly the biggest challenge Marcus has ever tackled. It’s worth remembering that he’s a rookie this year! The event can be followed in live streaming on http://www.cikfia.tv/

 

Marcus Amand driver bio :

Franco-Finnish, born 5 February 2006 in Oulu (Finland). Marcus lives near Saint-Jean d’Angely and studies in Le Mans (France). He is Fluent in French, Finnish and English.

2013: Mini Kart class (France, Rotax Micro Max engine), 3rd in the Rotax Max Challenge France.

2014: Mini Kart class (France, Rotax Micro Max engine), Le Mans 24 Minutes winner. Rotax Challenge France Final winner.

2015 : Mini Kart class (France, Rotax Micro Max engine), FFSA French Champion (pole position). FFSA French Cup winner. Le Mans 24 Minutes winner (pole position). Kart mag Trophy winner (pole position). Minime class debut at the end of the season (France, Rotax Mini Max engine with restrictor), 8th in the FFSA French Championship.

2016: Minime class (France, Rotax Mini Max engine with restrictor), 7th in the FFSA French Cup. Stars of Karting series Champion (4 races, 4 podium finishes including 1 victory). Runner-up in the National Series Karting (3 races, 1 victory, 1 pole position). 2nd in the Rotax Max Challenge France (pole position). Mini Max class (UAE), 2nd in the Dubai O-Plate race. Youngest member of the French Federation of Motorsport’s 10-15 Programme (young driver detection and training).

2017: 60 Mini class (Italy), 8th out of 59 in the Andrea Margutti Trophy. Cadet class (France, Rotax Mini Max engine), 3rd in the FFSA French Championship. Stars of Karting series Champion (3 races, 3 wins, 2 pole positions). Rotax Max Challenge France winner (pole position). National Series Karting champion (3 races, 3 wins, 3 pole positions). Mini Max class (international), Rotax Grand Final winner (Portimao, Portugal).

2018: OK Junior class (International), 6th in the WSK Open Cup. CIK/FIA European Championship, personal best: 11th in Essay/Aunay-les-Bois. Junior Max class: Rotax Max Challenge France winner.

 

Blog in English and French: www.marcus-amand.com

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