Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries...

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Entries are now open for the final round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven
New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

New records for Rotax Max Challenge...

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy.
Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg
Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite...

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Whether he's racing at home or elsewhere, Flavio Caira wins wherever he goes. The fourteen-year-old karting ace from Hennuyères stormed to a well-deserved victory at his home circuit on Saturday...
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton
Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton

Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior...

Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton

Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton

Rocco Coronel leads the way as the landmark 20th anniversary season of the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend at Snetterton.
An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program
An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program

An exciting series with 14 different...

An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program

An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program

The 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program has just reached the halfway point of the season and continues to produce exciting and thrilling racing. The illustrious Jesolo circuit hosted lively...
Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three
Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three

Ninovic extends championship lead before...

Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three

Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three

Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic and Argenti with Prema’s Reza Seewooruthun were the winners as GB3 Championship action at the Hungaroring came to a close with two entertaining contests on...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy
Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program...

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and...
Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring
Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring

Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in...

Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring

Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring

The second Collective Test of the weekend saw Ean Eyckmans (RPM) deliver an outstanding performance to top the timesheets as the Formula Regional European Championship by...
Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy
Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy...

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

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

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy
Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round...

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and...
Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy
Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025...

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and...
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship
Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship

Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for...

Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship

Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship

Akcel GP is proud to announce that Spanish racing talent Javier Sagrera will join the team for the remainder of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season.
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental...

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

In just over 10 days, many rental kart drivers have already registered for the Sprint Cup and several teams have signed up for the Endurance Cup, the two main events of the Rental Kart World Contest...

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno Read more

Entries are now open for the final round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven Read more

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy.

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg

Flavio Caira lives up to favourite status with commanding home victory in Mariembourg Read more

Whether he's racing at home or elsewhere, Flavio Caira wins wherever he goes. The fourteen-year-old karting ace from Hennuyères stormed to a well-deserved victory at his home circuit on Saturday during the fourth round of the GK4 Kart Series. The Walloon racing prospect achieved this by winning two heats and the final in the IAME X30 Junior class.

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series Read more

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N Junior. Seven weeks later, another double podium rewarded the team's hard work and the performance of the drivers at the wheel of their Parolin-TM Karts. This brilliant result allowed the two Modena Racing drivers to claim two new trophies: the runner-up title for Girardello and 3rd place in the overall standings for Tamm.

Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton

Preview: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship – Snetterton Read more

Rocco Coronel leads the way as the landmark 20th anniversary season of the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend at Snetterton.

An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program

An exciting series with 14 different winners so far in the Champions of the Future Academy Program Read more

The 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program has just reached the halfway point of the season and continues to produce exciting and thrilling racing. The illustrious Jesolo circuit hosted lively races and confirmed the legitimacy of the "arrive and drive" system promoted by RGMMC. In Italy, several new drivers, both male and female, celebrated their first podium finishes in the series. The next three events, to be held in Europe and the United Arab Emirates, promise to be wide open.

Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three

Ninovic extends championship lead before Seewooruthun romps clear in race three Read more

Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic and Argenti with Prema’s Reza Seewooruthun were the winners as GB3 Championship action at the Hungaroring came to a close with two entertaining contests on Sunday. 
 

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions Read more

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya (OK).     

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy Read more

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and excitement that the many drivers involved will be returning to RGMMC’s innovative concept of an ‘arrive and drive’ competition designed to reveal and detect young talent in three distinct age groups: Mini, Junior and Senior. Scheduled from 4th to 6th July 2025, the next competition will take place on the legendary Jesolo circuit, long regarded as the temple of karting. Located in the north-east of Italy, close to Venice, it has hosted the greatest international events and seen the exploits of thousands of drivers, including the late Ayrton Senna.

Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring

Ean Eyckmans sets the benchmark in Collective Test 2 at the Hungaroring Read more

The second Collective Test of the weekend saw Ean Eyckmans (RPM) deliver an outstanding performance to top the timesheets as the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine continued its preparation at the Hungaroring. On a warm afternoon with stable track conditions, the Belgian rookie, who is competing in his first season in single-seater racing, stopped the clocks at 1:39.107, further underlining his rapid adaptation to the category.
 

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy Read more

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and excitement that the many drivers involved will be returning to RGMMC’s innovative concept of an ‘arrive and drive’ competition designed to reveal and detect young talent in three distinct age groups: Mini, Junior and Senior. Scheduled from 4th to 6th July 2025, the next competition will take place on the legendary Jesolo circuit, long regarded as the temple of karting. Located in the north-east of Italy, close to Venice, it has hosted the greatest international events and seen the exploits of thousands of drivers, including the late Ayrton Senna.

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly numerous and of excellent quality in all categories, from the MINI reserved to youngsters, to OK-N Junior, and OKJ, to the higher-performing OK-N and OK. As usual, the remarkable participation of the very young MINI drivers stands out, with 90 drivers aged from 8 to 11 in both Under 10 and Gr.3, coming from as many as 39 Nations.

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025 Read more

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy Read more

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and excitement that the many drivers involved will be returning to RGMMC’s innovative concept of an ‘arrive and drive’ competition designed to reveal and detect young talent in three distinct age groups: Mini, Junior and Senior. Scheduled from 4th to 6th July 2025, the next competition will take place on the legendary Jesolo circuit, long regarded as the temple of karting. Located in the north-east of Italy, close to Venice, it has hosted the greatest international events and seen the exploits of thousands of drivers, including the late Ayrton Senna.

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 3 on the legendary Jesolo circuit in Italy Read more

Several weeks have passed since the first two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program were held in Portimao (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain). So it’s with great anticipation and excitement that the many drivers involved will be returning to RGMMC’s innovative concept of an ‘arrive and drive’ competition designed to reveal and detect young talent in three distinct age groups: Mini, Junior and Senior. Scheduled from 4th to 6th July 2025, the next competition will take place on the legendary Jesolo circuit, long regarded as the temple of karting. Located in the north-east of Italy, close to Venice, it has hosted the greatest international events and seen the exploits of thousands of drivers, including the late Ayrton Senna.

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona Read more

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV Live Streaming coverage will be on Saturday.

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly numerous and of excellent quality in all categories, from the MINI reserved to youngsters, to OK-N Junior, and OKJ, to the higher-performing OK-N and OK. As usual, the remarkable participation of the very young MINI drivers stands out, with 90 drivers aged from 8 to 11 in both Under 10 and Gr.3, coming from as many as 39 Nations.

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly numerous and of excellent quality in all categories, from the MINI reserved to youngsters, to OK-N Junior, and OKJ, to the higher-performing OK-N and OK. As usual, the remarkable participation of the very young MINI drivers stands out, with 90 drivers aged from 8 to 11 in both Under 10 and Gr.3, coming from as many as 39 Nations.

Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship

Javier Sagrera joins Akcel GP for remainder of FRECA Championship Read more

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Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest Read more

In just over 10 days, many rental kart drivers have already registered for the Sprint Cup and several teams have signed up for the Endurance Cup, the two main events of the Rental Kart World Contest 2025, scheduled for the weekend of October 18 and 19 at the Castelletto circuit.

Elkmann already in control
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Elkmann already in control

The weather conditions were ideal for the first round of the CIK-FIA European Superkart Championship of 2018 at Donington on 2nd and 3rd June. The favourites were unsurprisingly fastest, but the pack appeared homogeneous, allowing many Drivers to aspire to a reasonable finish. The progress of the two races was similar and the German Peter Elkmann, the 2017 Champion, dominated the racing without surprises.

From Qualifying Practice the order stayed faithful to the predictions and allowed Peter Elkmann (DEU - Anderson / VM) to take pole position with 1'27''063 ahead of Adam Kout (CZE - MS Kart / DEA), the double Champion in 2015 and 2016, but only by four tenths. Liam Morley (GBR - Anderson / DEA) was not far off with a time of 1'27''692. The second session was slower except for Andreas Jost (DEU - Anderson / VM). He had broken his engine in the morning and managed to seize a place on the front row next to Elkmann and in front of Kout and Morley. Yannick De Brabander (BEL - MS Kart / VM), the winner here last year, was relegated to the third row with Daniel Clark (GBR - Anderson / VM), the top six drivers all under 1'28 ''.

At the start of Race 1, Elkmann kept the advantage in front of Kout, with De Brabander keen to infiltrate, while Morley and Jost had let themselves be surprised. Marcel Maasmann (NLD - Anderson / VM) stuck to Jost with a slender margin to Clark. Although the order did not change during the first third of the race, the gaps widened and Elkmann escaped inexorably. Morley accelerated and overtook De Brabander, while Jost was closing too. Maasmann was running on his own, because Clark had been forced to retire. The pack was led by Carl Hulme (GBR - Anderson / VM). At halfway Morley, then 3rd, had to give up because of a faulty water pump. Jost, three seconds behind Kout, recovered a podium position. De Brabander was hindered by a spin. He did, however, manage to restart to finish 11th. The top three had been decided, each one accentuating his lead over his rival and leaving the rest of the pack at a distance. Maasmann took 4th place ahead of Hulme and Mark Verhaar (NLD - MS Kart / VM).

In Race 2, the start was almost a copy of the previous one when the lights went out, Elkmann keeping the lead, Kout on the outside but trying to tuck in behind him. Jost locked up at the first braking point, but did not resist Morley and De Brabander for long. Hulme and Clark followed after the first lap. The difference between the two races was that Kout would remain in ambush for the duration of the race, without giving the impression of being able to attack Elkmann. Clark was once again the first outsider to retire. And as before, Morley had to give up at halfway again, as his problem had obviously not been solved. Behind the two leaders who escaped, Jost passed De Brabander then distanced him. Hulme, then 6th, also broke down. The podium remained unchanged, with Elkmann winning a double in front of Kout and Jost. De Brabander finished 4th this time, much further up, and Maasmann added another valuable 5th place before the Assen round. Leo Kurstjens (NLD - Kart MS / VM) in 6th place replaced his compatriot Verhaar.

In the Championship, positions are clear after this double result with Elkmann (50 points) leading ahead of Kout (40 points) and Jost (32 points). The next Competition will take place at Assen on 18th and 19th August.

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