Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence &...
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence &...

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team...

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence &...

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence &...

The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team is pleased to announce the expansion of its Driver Academy, welcoming DPK Racing karters Ava Lawrence and Roland Nagy to the programme. The team’s...
Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship
Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship

Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ...

Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship

Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship

This weekend, from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, the Muro Leccese circuit will host the opening round of the four-event FIA European Championship for the OK and OKJ categories. The FIA racing...
With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action
With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action

With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA...

With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action

With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action

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Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy
Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy

Rising Stars and Returning Champions To...

Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy

Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy

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Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro
Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro

Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a...

Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro

Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro

Following a promising debut season, Sofia Zanfari begins her second year in the French F4 Championship with fresh ambitions. No fewer than 32 drivers competed in the single-seaters at the traditional...
Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end
Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end

Round 1 of the first edition of the...

Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end

Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end

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FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring
FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring

FIA Formula Regional European...

FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring

FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring

The second and final day of testing held at the Red Bull Ring on Easter Sunday brought to a close the three pre-season tests of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, which had kicked off at...
Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca
Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca

Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on...

Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca

Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca

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Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca
Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of...

Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock...
Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca
Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca

Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as...

Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca

Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca

Friday at La Conca saw the completion of an intense qualifying heats programme for the opening round of the Champions of the Future season, with drivers tackling a packed schedule of races across the...
Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca
Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the...

Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock...
Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026
Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026

Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open...

Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026

Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026

At La Conca, when it rains, it truly pours. The 183 drivers competing in this weekend’s opening round of the Champions of the Future season experienced exactly that today, as heavy rain created...
Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC line-up at MP Motorsport
Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC line-up at MP Motorsport

Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC...

Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC line-up at MP Motorsport

Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC line-up at MP Motorsport

Young Anglo-American racer Sebastian Wheldon has signed with MP Motorsport to complete its three-car FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) line-up. The 17-year-old from St. Petersburg,...
Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca
Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Results: 2026 Champions of the Future...

Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock...
Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca
Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2026 Champions of the...

Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock...
A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca
A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca

A New Champions of the Future Euro...

A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca

A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca

In 2026, the series opens at World Circuit La Conca from 1 to 4 March. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock as Muro Leccese, sits in the province of Lecce in South Eastern Italy, just a...
The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...
The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

The ROK Cup Italia begins the 2026 season at Cremona Karting in San Martino del Lago (Cremona), over a weekend blessed with sunny weather and spring-like temperatures. At the end of Sunday’s...
Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges...
Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges...

Paul Ricard delivers two intense test...

Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges...

Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges...

FIA Formula Regional European Championship wrapped up two highly productive test days at Circuit Paul Ricard, with all 10 teams expected on the 2026 grid out in force ahead of the season opener at the...
Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series
Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series

Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude...

Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series

Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series

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Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg
Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series...

Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg

The first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2026 is set to ignite the tarmac at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg from March 27 to March 29, 2026. The Sunday Livestream will broadcast all Qualifying...

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence & Roland Nagy

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team expands driver academy line-up, welcoming Ava Lawrence & Roland Nagy Read more

The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team is pleased to announce the expansion of its Driver Academy, welcoming DPK Racing karters Ava Lawrence and Roland Nagy to the programme. The team’s latest signings reflect its ongoing commitment to identifying, supporting, and developing the next generation of motorsport talent.

Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship

Lenovo Kalì Kart: All set for the OK–OKJ European Championship Read more

This weekend, from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, the Muro Leccese circuit will host the opening round of the four-event FIA European Championship for the OK and OKJ categories. The FIA racing season officially gets underway, featuring the most prestigious meetings of the year—events that have launched the careers of today’s Formula 1 stars, from Max Verstappen (2013 champion) to Lewis Hamilton (2000 winner).

With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action

With round 1 of the Euro OK-OKJ, the FIA Karting season fires into action Read more

On Sunday, April 12th, the circuit of Muro Leccese, Italy, will host Round 1 of the FIA European Championship for the OK and OKJ categories. For the CRG Racing Team, this marks the green light for their international campaign under FIA governance, featuring a four-round European Championship and culminating in a one-off World Championship event in November.

Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy

Rising Stars and Returning Champions To Launch 2026 FIA European Title Charges in Italy Read more

The iconic World Circuit La Conca in the south of Italy will host the first round of the 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship this weekend, with OK and Junior drivers launching their pursuits to claim the European Champion title.

Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro

Sofia Zanfari kicks off 2026 with a podium finish at Nogaro Read more

Following a promising debut season, Sofia Zanfari begins her second year in the French F4 Championship with fresh ambitions. No fewer than 32 drivers competed in the single-seaters at the traditional Easter Cup races on the Gascon circuit as part of the French Circuit Championship. Seven female drivers, each more competitive than the last, went head-to-head in F4.

Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end

Round 1 of the first edition of the Champions of the Future Racing Academy comes to an end Read more

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FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring

FIA Formula Regional European Championship pre-season testing ends at the Red Bull Ring Read more

The second and final day of testing held at the Red Bull Ring on Easter Sunday brought to a close the three pre-season tests of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, which had kicked off at the end of March at Germany's Hockenheim circuit before moving on to Paul Ricard and, finally, Austria.

Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca

Frasnelli and Hoogendoorn Deliver on Finals Day at La Conca Read more

Finals day at La Conca brought a complete shift in conditions, with sunshine and a fully dry track replacing the mixed weather seen earlier in the event. After a demanding Friday of qualifying heats, Saturday’s superheats and finals provided a reset, where execution in stable conditions became the deciding factor. With grip returning and margins tightening, the focus turned to delivering across the final races of the opening round.

Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Saturday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca Read more

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Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca

Frasnelli and Pesl Take Control as Superheat Grids Are Set at La Conca Read more

Friday at La Conca saw the completion of an intense qualifying heats programme for the opening round of the Champions of the Future season, with drivers tackling a packed schedule of races across the day. Conditions shifted multiple times throughout the morning, with intermittent rain and a constantly changing track surface forcing teams into difficult decisions.

Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Friday Livestream: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca Read more

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock as Muro Leccese, sits in the province of Lecce in South Eastern Italy. The surrounding town provides stunning surroundings for a weekend of elite racing with 188 talents.

Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026

Rain, Drama, and Rising Stars open Champions of the Future 2026 Read more

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Sebastian Wheldon completes FIA FREC line-up at MP Motorsport Read more

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Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Results: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca Read more

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock as Muro Leccese, sits in the province of Lecce in South Eastern Italy. The surrounding town provides stunning surroundings for a weekend of elite racing with 188 talents.

Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 1 at World Circuit La Conca Read more

The 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series fires into life this week at World Circuit La Conca, as OK and OK Junior launch the campaign in style. The 1,250 metre circuit, also known to the paddock as Muro Leccese, sits in the province of Lecce in South Eastern Italy. The surrounding town provides stunning surroundings for a weekend of elite racing with 188 talents.

A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca

A New Champions of the Future Euro Season begins at La Conca Read more

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The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like temperatures

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like temperatures Read more

The ROK Cup Italia begins the 2026 season at Cremona Karting in San Martino del Lago (Cremona), over a weekend blessed with sunny weather and spring-like temperatures. At the end of Sunday’s action, the following championship leaders emerge in the seven respective categories: De Ruit Milan (Mini ROK U10), Almekdad Ghazi (Mini ROK), Kostrzewa Blazej (Junior ROK), Salemi Riccardo (Senior ROK), Viganò Alessandro (Expert ROK), Melis Matteo (Super ROK) and Chiarello Marco (Shifter ROK).

Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges closer to the season opener

Paul Ricard delivers two intense test days as FIA Formula Regional European Championship edges closer to the season opener Read more

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Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series

Sunday Delivers More Drama to Conclude the Opening Round of the UK Series Read more

The second race day of the Champions of the Future Academy Program UK continued from Saturday’s momentum at Silverstone, with drivers returning to a cold but dry track in the morning. Grip built steadily through qualifying and heats before conditions shifted midway through the day, with rain arriving for the finals. With a full second set of results on the line, adapting to the evolving track became key.

Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: Round 1 - IAME Series Benelux 2026 at Karting Des Fagnes - Mariembourg Read more

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Harry Thompson: 2018 FIA Karting Rookie of the Year
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Harry Thompson: 2018 FIA Karting Rookie of the Year

Since last year, the CIK-FIA has made a specific classification for Drivers up to the age of 16, participating in the FIA ​​Karting World Championship and the FIA ​​Karting European Championship for the first time in the OK category, in order to highlight the emergence of young talents at the highest level of racing. Of some thirty Drivers meeting these criteria, it was Briton Harry Thompson who scored the most points and has been named Rookie of the Year for 2018.

The one-year reduction in the age of entry to the OK category, introduced in 2017 by the CIK-FIA, has significantly increased the number of young Drivers competing against their elders in the benchmark category for direct-drive karts. Formerly trained in OK-Junior, these youngsters challenge the very experienced Drivers throughout the international season without no difficulty, including some professionals and several former World or European Champions. That's why the CIK-FIA has decided to highlight the best hopefuls of the year by creating a Rookie ranking that counts all the results obtained in the FIA ​​Karting World Championship and the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK for Drivers up to 16 years old making their debut in the category.

14-year-old FIA Karting European Vice-Champion Harry Thompson of Britain (FA Kart / Vortex / B'stone) had the most points (104) in the 2018 Rookie of the Year classification ahead of the Italian Luigi Coluccio (BirelART / TM Racing / B'stone) with 94 points and the Briton Dexter Patterson (KR / Parilla / B'stone) with 90 points.

Harry Thompson will receive the 2018 Rookie of the Year Trophy at the FIA ​​Karting Prize Giving Ceremony on 1st December in Geneva.

View the rankings by following this link.

 

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