For the second event of the calendar, the Champions Of The Future Euro Series will arrive at Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero from 29th April to 2nd May.
Hidden in the hills of Chiva, the 1,428m fast-paced circuit, featuring heavy braking zones, is set to encourage action from the outset. A wide first corner, where lining up on the outside typically proves disadvantageous, will invite close, competitive racing.
The two competing classes, OK Junior and OK, will once again take to the track on busy grids of international calibre, just as they did in Italy. Both categories will run on Maxxis tyres, with drivers and teams, as always, free to choose their engine and chassis combinations from the selection of OK Junior and OK homologated equipment. The series returns to Valencia for OK and OK Junior after its first appearance at the circuit since 2024.
The unique challenge that Valencia presents, compared to La Conca, lies in its demanding surface. It tests drivers’ knowledge and skill in tyre management, particularly their ability to preserve the longevity of the rubber. Additionally, strong winds at Valencia can act as an unpredictable variable, disrupting race leads and battles.
For Junior, a new track to many
The first final of the year at World Circuit La Conca was taken by Julian Frasnelli and Tony Kart after a commanding performance across the weekend. Close behind were Priam Bruno and Daniel Miron, with all three drivers handling a mix of extreme wet conditions and dry racing with both grace and pace, establishing themselves as the current top three in the championship.
The Lucas Guerrero Circuit will provide a different style of asphalt in comparison. Drivers will need to concentrate on tyre management, as typically the tyre tread is used more. This opens the door to other names in the field who have begun to shine in 2026, particularly as graduations from the Junior class into the senior ranks have taken place. Notable names include Gioele Girardello, who finished P26 in 2025, and Vsevolod Osadcyi-Suslovskyi, who finished P62 in 2025; both now sit P7 and P13 in the championship, respectively. New additions to the field have also impressed immediately, including Lucas Palacio, a newer driver who showed he could be one to watch after a P5 finish in the final and a current P8 position in the championship.
Some familiar fish in a familiar OK pond
Fresh out of the Junior grid and into the senior category for 2026, Dean Hoogendoorn arrives with a new team and chassis, while retaining his Williams backing. He took the final win at La Conca and has begun the season as championship leader. James Anagnostiadis returns and builds on last year’s strength, securing P2 in the final and P2 in the championship. Lev Krutoholov, who finished P3 in the opening final, is separated from Anagnostiadis in the standings by Jindřich Pešl.
Pešl is one of the drivers who competed in the OK field during Valencia’s last appearance on the calendar, securing a P8 finish, which highlights him as a potential contender. Zac Drummond could also be a key figure in Valencia. After leading the previous final before it slipped from his grasp, leaving him with P6, round two may present the opportunity for the Scot to convert strong pace into a race win.
Racing returns, Valencia returns, and so does the pressure on the drivers as they continue their chase to become the next Champions of the Future. Initial driver pace can be followed via live timing from Thursday, while live streaming of the heats and finals will be available on Friday and Saturday.