185 drivers from 21 nations in action. All title races to be decided at ProKart Raceland. Road to DTM and Formula 4 brings the next career step into the paddock.
The German Kart Championship is all set for this season's grand finale. The title races in all five classes will be decided from 25th to 27th September, when ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf hosts the final round of the 2026. After four entertaining race weekends in Mülsen, Cheb, Ampfing and Kerpen, an international field consisting of 185 drivers from 21 nations is set to do battle one last time. There will also be plenty on offer for spectators away from the track: cars from the ADAC GT Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany, the BMW M2 Cup and the new FIA F4 German Championship will be on display in the paddock. Anyone who cannot be there in person can watch the title decider via a livestream. The ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel is broadcasting both days of racing. On Saturday, the stream begins at 13:00 with the heats. The action then continues at 09:30 on Sunday with the Super Heats.
ProKart Raceland has been a feature on the German and international karting landscape for many years. The 1,190-metre track combines fast passages with technically demanding sections, and offers many overtaking opportunities. As the season reaches its climactic conclusion, the venue provides one final challenge, at which even the smallest of mistakes could have big consequences, given how tight the title races are.
Title races wide open in the KZ2 and Mini classes
The KZ2 competition is particularly wide open. Emilien Denner (Formula K SRP Factory Team) is the top scorer so far, and travels to Wackersdorf as the leader with 324 points to his name. Just 27 points behind him is Daniell Stell (Kartshop Ampfing), who has two wins to his name this season and is best placed to challenge the Frenchman. Dion van Werven (CS Competition) on 259 points and Marek Skrivan (TB Racing Team) on 257 also have a mathematical chance of winning the title. The field in Wackersdorf will be strengthened by the addition of some rapid guests. They include reigning DKM champion Danilo Albanese (Dörr Motorsport) from Italy and Formula 4 driver Simon Rechenmacher (Dörr Motorsport).
In the Mini class, Albert Poulsen (Poulsen Motorsport) tops the table with 343 points. However, victory in Kerpen saw Leo Klok (CRG Holland) move to within 38 points of the leader. Both Klok and Mikas Toro Lundsholm (AF Competition), who trails Poulsen by 51 points, still have their sights set on the title. With a total of 35 youngsters, the junior class is expecting its biggest field of the year at the final event of the season.
Commanding positions for Möhring, Kamenik and Staedtler
Henri Möhring (Dörr Motorsport) finds himself in a far more comfortable position in der OK-N Junior competition, ahead of the journey to the Upper Palatinate. Having won four finals in four events, he has opened up a commanding lead of 95 points going into the final weekend. Only second-placed Milan Rossi (Lanari Racing Team) is still in with a mathematical chance of catching him. The title could actually be wrapped up as early as Saturday evening, depending on the results of the heats. There has been a lot of interest from drivers wishing to take part this weekend. With 46 entries received, it has been necessary to set up a waiting list, as a maximum of 36 drivers can go racing at the final race weekend.
The finale is of particular importance in the OK-N class. Jakub Kamenik (Lanari Racing Team) leads with 375 points and comes into the finish straight with a 77-point advantage over Ben Goetz (Ebert Motorsport). Constantin Papst (TB Racing Team) trails Kamenik by 94 points, but could theoretically still clinch the title. However, there is more at stake than just the championship: the Road to DTM trophy is also up for grabs in OK-N. The winner will receive the starting fees for a full season in the BMW M2 Cup or ADAC GT4 Germany in 2027. This way, the development programme forms a bridge between karting and automobile racing.
There will be another full house in the KZ2 Cup. Oliver Staedtler (Formula K SRP Factory Team) is best-placed with 342 points, thanks in part to his success in Kerpen. His closest rivals, Marc Gerstenkorn (Mach1 Motorsport) and Manuel Kastl (CS Competition) trail by 80 and 88 points respectively, and will have to go all in in Wackersdorf if they hope to make life difficult for the leader. With 60 entries, the KZ2 Cup is also the biggest field of the weekend.
Next step: Teams provide information on moving up to Formula and automobile racing
Off the track, the focus is also on youth development. In the paddock, ME Motorsport will present a BMW M4 GT3 Evo as it lines up in the ADAC GT Masters, a BMW M4 GT4 Evo from ADAC GT4 Germany, and a BMW M2 from the BMW M2 Cup. This will allow the young kart drivers to experience firsthand the very cars in which the winner of the Road to DTM trophy could take the next step of their career in 2027.
CV performance X JP Motorsport is offering another glimpse of the future. In Wackersdorf, the team will display a Formula 4 race car, which is used in the new FIA F4 German Championship. The junior Formula series will feature on the same programme as the DTM at five events in its first season, providing talented youngsters with another valuable platform as they progress from karting to Formula racing.