FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort
FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at...

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest in the opening Free Practice session at Zandvoort after setting the pace on Friday morning at the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the eight-event FIA...
Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions
Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Results: FIA Karting European...

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their...
Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of...
Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of...

Live timing: FIA Karting European...

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of...

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of...

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting...
Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort
Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in...

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship weekend at Zandvoort got underway today with the two official collective tests. The Dutch venue welcomed all 30 drivers competing in the second round of...
Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24
Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2...

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

The CRG Racing Team is ready for another challenge in the 2026 karting season: the FIA European Championship KZ–KZ2. The continental series for the Shifter categories will be contested over two...
Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories
Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener...

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting...
Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk
Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026...

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk

Registrations are now officially open for Round 3 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled to take place at the legendary Karting Genk: The Home of Champions from June 24 to June 28,...
Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK
Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe...

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK

Sunday of Round 2 in the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program UK brought another full reset at PF International Kart Circuit, with drivers once again tackling one of the UK’s fastest...
Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future...
Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future...

Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail...

Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future...

Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future...

After Friday’s free practice sessions gave drivers their first opportunity to attack one of the UK’s fastest and most demanding karting circuits, Race Day 1 of Round 2 in the 2026...
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.
Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia
Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia

Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior...

Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia

Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia

The Kart Republic family has just delivered one of its finest performances in an FIA Karting event since its inception: OK: P1 • P2 • P3 • P4 • P5 • P6 - OK-Junior: P1 •...
First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds
First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds

First assessment for CRG after the...

First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds

First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds

With Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK-OKJ now completed at the Valencia circuit in Spain, it is time for the first assessment of the season for the CRG Racing Team. On one side, the...
Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in...
Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in...

Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as...

Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in...

Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in...

The 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship officially hit the halfway point today as Noah Baglin displayed racing brilliance at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, bouncing back...
PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener
PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener

PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano...

PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener

PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener

PREMA Racing put on a dominant display in the opening round of the Italian Formula 4 Championship. The team took two dominant wins in the heat races before Turkish racer Alp Aksoy led the Final from...
Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader
Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader

Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final...

Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader

Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader

Italian F4 Championship leader after the opening round is Alp Aksoy (Prema Racing), who came close to a perfect scorecard at the Misano World Circuit. With two victories and a third-place finish, the...
Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia
Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European...

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near...
Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia
Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia

Changing conditions shake up the...

Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia

Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia

A morning of wet racing followed by a drying track has shuffled the packs in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship as drivers adapted to the changing conditions at the Kartodromo...
Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in...
Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in...

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting...

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in...

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in...

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near...
Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia
Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Live timing: FIA Karting European...

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near...
Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage
Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage

Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions...

Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage

Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage

The pressure was on today as drivers sought to bank an early advantage during Round 2 of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. A gloomy weather forecast for Saturday raised the stakes...

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort

FREC: Sebastian Wheldon tops FP1 at Zandvoort Read more

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest in the opening Free Practice session at Zandvoort after setting the pace on Friday morning at the Dutch venue, which hosts the second round of the eight-event FIA Formula Regional European Championship season this weekend.

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Results: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The move from two to three competitions in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 categories has been requested by many drivers and teams for this season. With their powerful 125cc engines with gearboxes and Dunlop 'prime' tyres, they offer very high performance and should guarantee the maximum spectacle for the opening event on the Lucas Guerrero international circuit, located at Chiva near Valencia. It wThe legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.ill also be the first of three competitions for the Junior Academy Trophy, which will be celebrating its 16th season!

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2 and Academy Junior at the Home of Champions Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. In the KZ category, several familiar names, including returning World and European champions, start their campaigns for the 2026 European title, forming a grid full of some of the best and most experienced karting talent in the world.

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort

Seewooruthun and Wheldon set the pace in FIA FREC collective tests at Zandvoort Read more

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship weekend at Zandvoort got underway today with the two official collective tests. The Dutch venue welcomed all 30 drivers competing in the second round of the championship, with the field amassing a total of 1,343 laps throughout the day. Among them was Belgian newcomer Thomas Strauven, who missed the opening round at the Red Bull Ring and is making his championship debut this weekend with CL Motorsport.

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24

Belgium hosts round 1 of the Euro KZ–KZ2 from May 21 to 24 Read more

The CRG Racing Team is ready for another challenge in the 2026 karting season: the FIA European Championship KZ–KZ2. The continental series for the Shifter categories will be contested over two rounds, with Round 1 taking place this weekend at the Genk circuit in Belgium. The second and final event will be held in Italy at Sarno on 5 July.

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories

Home of Champions Hosts Season Opener for FIA Karting Gearbox Categories Read more

The legendary Karting Genk circuit will host the opening round of the 2026 FIA Karting season for the gearbox categories this weekend as 160 drivers travel to Belgium for the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship.

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk

Entries open for Round 3 of the 2026 RMCET at Genk Read more

Registrations are now officially open for Round 3 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled to take place at the legendary Karting Genk: The Home of Champions from June 24 to June 28, 2026.

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK

Nuvolini, Forkes And Whitticombe Complete Race Day 2 Victories in the CotF Academy UK Read more

Sunday of Round 2 in the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program UK brought another full reset at PF International Kart Circuit, with drivers once again tackling one of the UK’s fastest circuits through qualifying, heats and finals. Dry conditions remained throughout most of Sunday, allowing the pace to intensify as the weekend concluded with another packed day of racing across OK-N Junior, MINI 60 and OK-N Senior.

Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future Academy UK

Radcliffe, Batch and Whitticombe prevail through dramatic Race Day 1 in the Champions of the Future Academy UK Read more

After Friday’s free practice sessions gave drivers their first opportunity to attack one of the UK’s fastest and most demanding karting circuits, Race Day 1 of Round 2 in the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program UK delivered great racing throughout Saturday at PF International Kart Circuit.

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. Read more

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.

Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia

Kart Republic sweeps the OK and Junior podiums in Valencia Read more

The Kart Republic family has just delivered one of its finest performances in an FIA Karting event since its inception: OK: P1 • P2 • P3 • P4 • P5 • P6 - OK-Junior: P1 • P2 • P3 • P6 • P8

First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds

First assessment for CRG after the opening FIA Karting OK-OKJ Rounds Read more

With Round 2 of the FIA Karting European Championship OK-OKJ now completed at the Valencia circuit in Spain, it is time for the first assessment of the season for the CRG Racing Team. On one side, the performances shown both in the FIA events and in the Champions of the Future warm-up races confirmed the strength of the CRG-TM package, as well as the quality of the work carried out by the technical staff and drivers.

Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in Academy Senior

Baglin storms to victory in Valencia as Miron Lorente wins close Junior Final. Genolet dominant in Academy Senior Read more

The 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship officially hit the halfway point today as Noah Baglin displayed racing brilliance at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, bouncing back from his setback yesterday to secure back-to-back victories in the European Championship.

PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener

PREMA Racing claims three wins in Misano opener Read more

PREMA Racing put on a dominant display in the opening round of the Italian Formula 4 Championship. The team took two dominant wins in the heat races before Turkish racer Alp Aksoy led the Final from start to finish to secure the early lead and underline a spectacular season start.

Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader

Alp Aksoy triumphs in the Misano Final and becomes the first Italian F4 Championship Leader Read more

Italian F4 Championship leader after the opening round is Alp Aksoy (Prema Racing), who came close to a perfect scorecard at the Misano World Circuit. With two victories and a third-place finish, the Turkish driver collected 82 out of the 90 points available and became the first championship leader of the 2026 season.

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Sunday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near Valencia, with title ambitions sharpening and championship momentum shifting up a gear.

Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia

Changing conditions shake up the standings in Valencia Read more

A morning of wet racing followed by a drying track has shuffled the packs in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship as drivers adapted to the changing conditions at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero today.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near Valencia, with title ambitions sharpening and championship momentum shifting up a gear.

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia

Live timing: FIA Karting European Championship – OK, OK Junior and Academy Senior in Valencia Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship heads to Spain this weekend as 246 OK, Junior and Academy Senior drivers will descend on the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, near Valencia, with title ambitions sharpening and championship momentum shifting up a gear.

Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage

Baglin and Venant secure Pole Positions in Valencia, Genolet takes early Academy Senior advantage Read more

The pressure was on today as drivers sought to bank an early advantage during Round 2 of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship. A gloomy weather forecast for Saturday raised the stakes with drivers knowing every lap today could be crucial in setting Sunday’s final grid.

Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.
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Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.

The 2019 Kosmic chassis Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV have been officially presented. They have new graphics and some innovations concerning the components, new solutions developed in synergy by the Kosmic Kart Racing Depratment and by OTK Kart Group R&D Department.

MAIN NEWS
Mercury R and Lynx R
- Steering wheel provided with high grip rubber, it grants more precision and comfort during the driving
- Standard inclined steering wheel hub
- Integarted floor plate granting a better aerodynamics
- M7 aerodynamic Nassau panel
- Brand new graphic design bodyworks, floor plate and fuel tank stickers

Rookie EV
- New bare frame geometry
- BSM4 one-piece master cylinder with brake pads self adjusting system and self ventilated disc 160x10mm
- Mshl stub axles
- Flat bottom seat available in two sizes
- New graphic for bodyworks

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY
The new 2019 Kosmic chassis have been presented on the occasion of the 2018 World Championships, proving their great value. The Mercury won the World Title both in the KZ class and in the direct drive OKJ. These prestigious results enrich the palmares of the top model of the Kosmic chassis range: three Asia Pacific, one KF3 World Cup and four World Championships, included the 2018 titles. Mercury R and Lynx R are both available in the direct drive version and in the shifter version. Bare frame geometry is unchanged, main innovations concern the components. The only difference between the two models is the diameter of the tubes: Ø 30 mm for Mercury R and Ø 32 mm for Lynx R. More changes have been brought to the Rookie, characterized by a new frame and a re-designed brake system. 

AERODYNAMIC DESIGN  
OTK Kart Group R&D Department focused its attention especially on the aerodynamic aspect. Thanks to computer CFD simulations it has been developed the new M7 nassau panel, provided with Mercury R and Lynx R. Its shape is characterized by a unique and revolutionary design, perfectly integrated with M6 bodyworks. Another great change is the integrated floor plate, a special type of floor plate whose configuration completely seals the frame frontal area, considerably improving the aerodynamic output.

STEERING WHEEL AND INCLINED STEERING WHEEL HUB
The steering wheel stands out among the renewed accessories, it is provided with a special high grip rubber. This special material grants a better comfort and precision during the driving. Together with the steering wheel, it is provided the new inclined steering wheel hub, which allows drivers to adapt their driving position perfectly to their needs

MERCURY R
The Mercury is the “symbol” of the Kosmic chassis range, even if it is similar to Lynx except for the diameters of the tubes. Besides all the technical characteristics of the OK, on the KZ there is also an optimized bare frame design and the BSS brake system, equipped with self adjusting  front brake system with one-piece front calipers with 4 pistons 22 mm Ø.

ROOKIE EV
The chassis for the Mini class is completely new, with characteristics similar to the top models of Kosmic Range. The bare frame has new geometry, keeping unchanged the wheel base of 950mm and the tubes diameter of 28mm. The Rookie EV is also characterized by a new design profile, with 2019 graphics similar to the Mercury R. The OTK Kart Group R&D Department carried out a great job on the brake system, called BSM4, it has been completely re-designed. Its main features are: Ergal caliper equipped with 4 pistons, self ventilated brake disc and one-piece brake pump in Ergal.

 

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