A young international karting hopeful, the Luxembourger Maxime Furon-Castelain has just been confirmed in 3rd place in the final ranking of the 2020 FIA Karting Academy Trophy. This is a historic performance for the Grand Duchy in this world competition designed to reveal the best young motorsport talents from the five continents.

At the end of the weekend in Genk, the RSZ and RTZ engines are getting another prestigious result thanks to Simo Puhakka (Tony Kart Racing Team) who gains the third position in the KZ FIA Karting European Championship.

CIK FIA karting president Felipe Massa spends his time in lockdown in Formula E's Race at Home Challenge. In his simulator at home the Brazilian driver teaches his son Felipinho how to drive. The 10 year old driver is picking up every little detail. Watch the great video below.

Happy birthday to Felipe Massa! The Brazilian driver turns 39 today. The Sao Paulo born started his karting career in 1990 at the age of 9. Soon it become clear he was made for Formule One. Between 2002 and 2017 he spent 15 seasons in Formule One for the likes of Sauber, Ferrari and Williams.

Felipe Massa shows how you can keep yourself fit during the coronacrisis. The Formula E driver and CIK FIA president has to stay at home because of the COVID-19 virus, but for him that's no excuse not to exercise. Watch, learn and join the Brazilian driver. Stay safe and healthy!

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With 155 Drivers at Ampfing, the third Competition of the CIK-FIA European Championship and the CIK-FIA European Junior Championship boasts a very interesting field. The weather was particularly good in the South of Bavaria for first day, Friday, 15th June, devoted to Free Practice and Qualifying Practice for the two categories of direct-drive karts. Paul Aron dominated in Junior while Hannes Janker prevailed by a wide margin in OK.

The first round of the KZ European Championship in Salbris has had an exciting final, as Jorrit Pex ended his race in second place and Paolo De Conto in fourth. Pedro Hiltbrand forced to the retirement from the lead. Top ten finish in KZ2 for Benjamin Tornqvist.