Drivers from the national and international realms of X30 and KZ karting are now welcome to enter the Winter Series of the 2026 Karting Champions League, the championship that offers the ideal way for everybody to get into a racing rhythm for the regular season.

PREMA Racing is happy to announce that Kingsley Zheng will join the team in 2026. The Chinese racer will enter the Italian Formula 4 and E4 championship, while more appearances for him will be announced soon.

Ginetta Junior Championship runner-up Fred Green will graduate to the GB4 Championship with Elite Motorsport in 2026.

Just a few days after entries opened in early December, a strong number of teams have already registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy, promoted by CRG and scheduled for March 14–15 at the Castelletto di Branduzzo circuit (Italy). Several countries are already represented, with teams coming from China, the Czech Republic, Spain, Romania, France and Belgium, just to name the first registered entries. The 2026 edition is shaping up to have a clearly international profile in both admitted categories: PRO, dedicated to more experienced teams, and SILVER, designed for more amateur crews with all drivers over 18 years of age.

PREMA Racing is delighted to announce that Niccolò Maccagnani will be joining the team for the 2026 Formula 4 season. The Italian racer will take part in the Italian Formula 4 and E4 championships, making his debut in two of the world's most competitive junior single-seater series, with more appearances set to be announced at a later date.

WSK Promotion is pleased to announce a major partnership that marks a significant turning point toward sustainability in the world of karting: Aspen Group France, part of the Swedish Lantmännen group and a leader in high-purity alkylate fuels, has been chosen as the Official Fuel Supplier for all its competitions starting from the 2026 season.

2026 Ginetta Junior Scholarship winner Devon Hagelen has chosen to join Elite Motorsport for his prize season in the Ginetta Junior Championship next year.

PREMA Racing is proud to announce that the team will be partnering with Palou Motorsport for the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship.

Rotax Karting is excited to announce a new chapter in its U.S. operations with the appointment of KSG as a key business partner. KSG will take over the responsibilities of both existing distributors – RTX and J3 –, bringing economic leverage, a deep passion for motorsport, and a unified network to elevate the Rotax karting business in the U.S. to an even higher level.

Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Thomas Ingram Hill will return to the team for the 2026 season as he aims to fight for the GB4 Championship title.

Sem and Maurits Knopjes have both been crowned world champions at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain. Sem clinched the world title in the DD2 category, while his father Maurits secured the championship in the E20 Masters class. It is the first time in the event’s history that a father and son claimed world titles in the same year.

F1 Academy has unveiled the calendar for the 2026 season, which, once again, features seven rounds in support of the FIA Formula One World Championship, including the series’ first-ever appearance at Silverstone.

The Birelart factory continues its successful partnership with BRP-Rotax at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, held in the magical setting of the Bahrain circuit. The Italian manufacturer was once again chosen for its high-end products, rigour, flawless logistics and quality of service to supply the chassis for the Micro Max category in the colours of Charles Leclerc, Rotax DD2 labelled Birelart and Rotax DD2 Master embodied by the new Barichello Kart brand. 144 drivers delivered exciting races thanks to perfect sporting fairness at the wheel of chassis produced in Lissone.

The 21st season of the ProKart Challenge concluded this past October, completing the five events with six rounds of competition for the Superkarts! USA regional program. Eleven different class champions were crowned following the action at the K1 Circuit finale event.

The Rotax Max Challenge 2025 Grand Final offered the karting world yet another demonstration of mastery and innovation. Hosted in the unique atmosphere of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the event benefited from an exceptional circuit and unparalleled organisation. At the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, a premium setting designed for performance, spectacle and excitement were on the agenda at every session.

Matan Achituv will race for reigning champions Elite Motorsport in the 2026 GB4 Championship. The 15-year-old Israeli began karting in 2022, finishing as runner-up in the 2023 ROK Cup Junior Israel Karting Championship.

Creating a thrilling spectacle in the heart of the desert in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) once again delivered world-class motorsport at its finest. The race event, which brought together the crème de la crème of Rotax racers from around the world, was a true showcase of outstanding skill, fierce competition, and a joyful celebration of fellowship in the mesmerizing Kingdom of Bahrain.

What an incredible week it has been here in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the RMC Grand Finals 2025. The atmosphere was absolutely electrifying, filled with anticipation, emotion, and world-class racing. Under the intense Bahraini sun, the heat on track was even higher as the Finals began: from the thrilling battles of the E20 E-Kart classes, to the young talents of Micro MAX and Mini MAX, through the fiercely competitive Junior and Senior MAX categories, all the way to the high-speed action of DD2 and DD2 Masters.

After an unforgettable week of racing, it's time to celebrate the new RMC Grand Finals Champions 2025! The evening begins in the Social Area and around the main podium stage with the Sundowner Party, followed by the exciting MOJO Tyre Changing Contest Finals. The highlight of the night: The official Prize Giving Ceremony, where the best drivers in all 8 categories are honored, and the champions are crowned.