Rotax Racing Club International Finals  set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk
Rotax Racing Club International Finals  set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk

Rotax Racing Club International Finals ...

Rotax Racing Club International Finals set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk

Rotax Racing Club International Finals set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk

BRP-Rotax is proud to announce the official launch of the Rotax Racing Club – a new global initiative designed to make competitive karting more accessible than ever before.
Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home...
Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home...

Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy...

Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home...

Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home...

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Academy driver Tina Hausmann discusses her season so far, looks ahead to the next round of the ultra-competitive, all-female, single-seater series at Zandvoort – an event...
Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa
Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa

Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg...

Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa

Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa

Ferdinand Habsburg returned from the summer break in top form, delivering a pole position and a podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps.
Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch
Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch

Phelps marches back into GB4 title race...

Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch

Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch

Elite Motorsport’s Isaac Phelps reignited his GB4 title aspirations with a faultless day on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit today (Saturday).  The British driver claimed both pole...
Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families
Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing...

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Through its work with the Journie Driving Academy, Journie Rewards is changing the lives of three Canadian children and their families by helping them pursue a career as a race car driver.
Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch
Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch

Ninovic extends championship lead after...

Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch

Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch

GB3 Championship leader Alex Ninovic enjoyed perhaps his best day of the season so far, with a crushing display on Saturday on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. The Australian delivered one of the...
Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream...

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

The 30th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race, this year will feature 20 races on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day...
Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend...
Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend...

Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat...

Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend...

Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend...

Coronel will make the trip to Kent this weekend with momentum on his side following a dream home event at Zandvoort last time out. The Dutchman charged to two wins on home tarmac, taking his tally to...
Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort
Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort

Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer...

Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort

Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort

F1 Academy has announced Esmee Kosterman as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the season at Circuit Zandvoort, representing TeamViewer, the global leader in remote connectivity and digital workplace...
Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in...
Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in...

Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to...

Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in...

Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in...

After the summer break, the Iron Dames return to competition for one of the most intense weekends of the year. At Spa-Francorchamps, the all-female team resumes its European Le Mans Series and...
First Title Decision in Kerpen
First Title Decision in Kerpen

First Title Decision in Kerpen

First Title Decision in Kerpen

First Title Decision in Kerpen

The German Kart Championship kicked off the second half of its season last weekend at the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen. At the fourth of five race weekends, more than 200 drivers lined up on the...
Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen
Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round...

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen,...
Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen
Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the...

Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen,...
Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen
Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the...

Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen,...
ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway
ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

ProKart Challenge to host round five at...

ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

A significant weekend lies ahead for the ProKart Challenge program. The Superkarts! USA regional program is set to host Round Five of the 2025 schedule on August 23-24 at Sonoma Raceway. The weekend...
DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen
DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen

DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the...

DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen

DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen

From August 15 to 17, the German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic...
Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final
Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

Race Rotax confirms dates and location...

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

The ultimate opportunity of the year for North American and international karting talent to secure a ticket to the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain is here. Race Rotax proudly announces the RMC US Trophy...
European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic
European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic

European Junior Champion title and...

European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic

European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic

The FIA Karting European Championships for OK and OK-Junior came to an end in Denmark, confirming the competitiveness of the KR-IAME teams throughout the four events, which resulted in many podium...
Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship
Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship

Tony Kart pole position and win at the...

Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship

Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship

On the occasion of the fourth round of the FIA Karting European Championship in Rødby (Denmark), their Racer 401 T, in the “Junior” category, takes the pole position with Mateo Rivals and...
European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby
European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby

European Championship for Parolin and...

European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby

European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby

Parolin’s Christian Costoya has secured the FIA Karting European Championship in the OK category despite extremely difficult weather conditions on Final day on the Danish coastal circuit.

Rotax Racing Club International Finals set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk

Rotax Racing Club International Finals  set for 2026 debut at Karting Genk Read more

BRP-Rotax is proud to announce the official launch of the Rotax Racing Club – a new global initiative designed to make competitive karting more accessible than ever before.

Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home race

Tina Hausmann on her F1 Academy campaign, life after the series, and why Zandvoort feels like a home race Read more

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Academy driver Tina Hausmann discusses her season so far, looks ahead to the next round of the ultra-competitive, all-female, single-seater series at Zandvoort – an event she sees as a home race – and explores what her racing future may hold.

Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa

Pole and Podium for Ferdinand Habsburg at Spa Read more

Ferdinand Habsburg returned from the summer break in top form, delivering a pole position and a podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps.

Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch

Phelps marches back into GB4 title race after super Saturday at Brands Hatch Read more

Elite Motorsport’s Isaac Phelps reignited his GB4 title aspirations with a faultless day on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit today (Saturday).  The British driver claimed both pole positions on offer in qualifying, and then converted the first of those into victory in the opening race of the weekend this afternoon. 

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families Read more

Through its work with the Journie Driving Academy, Journie Rewards is changing the lives of three Canadian children and their families by helping them pursue a career as a race car driver.

Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch

Ninovic extends championship lead after dominating Saturday at Brands Hatch Read more

GB3 Championship leader Alex Ninovic enjoyed perhaps his best day of the season so far, with a crushing display on Saturday on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. The Australian delivered one of the most dominant qualifying performances in the championship’s history this morning, and converted that into a supreme win in race one, his fifth of the year. 

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix Read more

The 30th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race, this year will feature 20 races on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, August 30-31. Admission is free to this family-oriented event.

Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend at Brands Hatch (23-24 August).

Rocco Coronel remains the driver to beat as the Ginetta Junior Championship continues this weekend at Brands Hatch (23-24 August). Read more

Coronel will make the trip to Kent this weekend with momentum on his side following a dream home event at Zandvoort last time out. The Dutchman charged to two wins on home tarmac, taking his tally to a stunning 11 victories from 15 races so far in his rookie car-racing campaign.

Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort

Esmee Kosterman to represent TeamViewer as F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Zandvoort Read more

F1 Academy has announced Esmee Kosterman as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the season at Circuit Zandvoort, representing TeamViewer, the global leader in remote connectivity and digital workplace solutions. The 20-year-old Dutch driver will debut with F1 Academy in a special edition livery that highlights innovators and changemakers driving progress – on and off the track.
 

Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in Zandvoort

Title fights resume: Iron Dames back to ELMS action at Spa as Pin continues F1 Academy charge in Zandvoort Read more

After the summer break, the Iron Dames return to competition for one of the most intense weekends of the year. At Spa-Francorchamps, the all-female team resumes its European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup programmes. A week later, in the Netherlands, Doriane Pin continues her fight at the top of the F1 Academy standings with Round 5 at Zandvoort.

First Title Decision in Kerpen

First Title Decision in Kerpen Read more

The German Kart Championship kicked off the second half of its season last weekend at the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen. At the fourth of five race weekends, more than 200 drivers lined up on the 1,107-meter cult track. In front of packed grandstands and under consistently dry late-summer weather, the six classes delivered thrilling karting action — including the first championship decision in the Minis. The final winners in Kerpen were Markus Kajak (DKM), Marc Alexander Reistrup (DJKM), Jeffrey Fikse (DSKC), Devin Titz (DMKM), Maxim Becker (X30 Junior) and Lars Ramaer (X30 Senior).

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Livestream Super Heats and Finals: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen Read more

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.

Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Saturday live stream: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen Read more

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.
 

Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen

Live timing & Results: Round 4 of the German Kart Championship in Kerpen Read more

The German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship.

ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

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DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen

DKM Heads into the Hot Phase of the Season in Kerpen Read more

From August 15 to 17, the German Kart Championship (DKM) will enter the home stretch of its season. Three weeks after the thrilling mid-season round in Ampfing, the action now shifts to the historic Erftlandring in Kerpen, where the course will be set for the title race. With only two race weekends remaining, every point counts in the battle for the championship. Over 200 drivers will compete across six classes. Both race days will be streamed live on adac.de/motorsport and the ADAC Motorsport YouTube channel.

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final Read more

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European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic

European Junior Champion title and multiple podium finishes for Kart Republic Read more

The FIA Karting European Championships for OK and OK-Junior came to an end in Denmark, confirming the competitiveness of the KR-IAME teams throughout the four events, which resulted in many podium finishes in Campillos, Portimao, Viterbo and Rodby (12 in total throughout the Championship), as well as in the overall standings... Title for Dean Hoogendoorn and podium for Noah Baglin in OK-Junior, double podium in OK with James Anagnostiadis and Zac Drummond.

Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship

Tony Kart pole position and win at the last round of the OK-OKJ European Championship Read more

On the occasion of the fourth round of the FIA Karting European Championship in Rødby (Denmark), their Racer 401 T, in the “Junior” category, takes the pole position with Mateo Rivals and wins in the final with Ilie Tristan Crisan.
 

European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby

European Championship for Parolin and Costoya at Rodby Read more

Parolin’s Christian Costoya has secured the FIA Karting European Championship in the OK category despite extremely difficult weather conditions on Final day on the Danish coastal circuit.

The Karting Academy Trophy increases its international aura in 2018
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The Karting Academy Trophy increases its international aura in 2018

A Competition with increasing success, the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy reached the record number of 40 nations represented in 2018 among the 51 young talents entered. The 9th edition is already anticipated as a highlight of the sporting year when it comes to launching future champions.

The CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy is a one-of-a-kind Competition designed to challenge the best in the world on equal terms. The young Drivers, aged from 12 to 14, represent their country at the wheel of randomly drawn identical karts, with Exprit chassis and Vortex engines from the OK-Junior category, equipped with LeCont tyres. This Competition is based on the skill and the determination of the OTK Kart Group, who won the tender for the supply of chassis and engines for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons, pursuing equality in terms of equipment.

As in the previous two editions, the winner of the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy will be invited to participate free of charge in the CIK-FIA World Junior Championship held at Kristianstad (SWE) in September 2018 in within of the official teams of OTK Kart Group. The CIK-FIA will also offer the top five of the 2018 Academy Trophy overall ranking, free entry to the CIK-FIA 2019 Championship of their choice. This prize can be valued on average at €2,000 per Driver.

The list of entries for the 2018 edition includes 51 Drivers, including three women, from 40 nations on five continents. Barbados, Kenya, Malta and Taiwan are among the new countries attracted by this Competition where the skill of the participants takes precedence over the financial aspect.

This season the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy will visit three particularly accessible European countries known for their links with the history of Karting: France, Italy and Belgium. The three Competitions will take place on very famous circuits, at the same time as the CIK-FIA European Championships for KZ and KZ2, as well as on the occasion of the CIK-FIA World Championship for KZ.

Calendar of the 2018 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy
- 6th May 2018, Salbris (FRA), 1/3
- 15th July, 2018, Lonato (ITA), 2/3
- 9th September, 2018, Genk (BEL), 3/3

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