The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra
The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra

The F4 Spanish Championship returns to...

The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra

The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra

After an exciting season opener at Motorland Aragón, the F4 Spanish Championship is set to return to action this weekend at Circuito de Navarra. Once again, a full grid of talented young drivers will...
British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing
British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing

British F4 set for historic 300th race...

British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing

British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing

The Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, will write another chapter in its illustrious history later this week (2-3 May) as the UK’s premier single-seater series celebrates its...
JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team
JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team

JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British...

JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team

JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team

Dutch racer Esmee Kosterman is set for her British F4 debut with JHR Developments at Silverstone this weekend.
Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble
Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble

Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race...

Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble

Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble

Rocco Coronel has written his name into the history books as the winner of the milestone 500th Ginetta Junior race. It came as part of a perfect victory hat-trick in the second round of the 20th...
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC...

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the...
13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4...
13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4...

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations:...

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4...

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4...

Misano Adriatico (RN) - Everything is set for the start of a new and spectacular season of the Italian F.4 Championship. The series, promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, promises to keep the...
Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao
Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in...

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

A few weeks after a very successful trip to Campillos, the teams using equipment from the Kart Republic factory perfectly mastered the specifics of the Algarve international circuit in Portimao and...
FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano
FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL...

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano

Valerio Rinicella will make his debut with CL Motorsport at the opening round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, set to take place next week at the Misano World Circuit. This...
Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph
Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead...

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph

Hillspeed’s Daniel Guinchard returned to the top of the GB4 Championship standings after his first series victory in the final race of the Silverstone weekend, becoming the fifth different...
Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double
Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings...

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater maintained his early GB3 Championship lead with another stunning victory on Sunday at Silverstone. From pole position, the British driver led every lap of the second...
Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races
Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve...

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

On the Algarve international circuit in southern Portugal, excellent weather conditions accompanied the large number of entrants in Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. 92 drivers in OK...
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the...

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an...
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone
Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone

Kattoulas takes championship lead after...

Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone

Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone

Elite Motorsport’s Alex Kattoulas enjoyed an ideal Saturday at Silverstone, as the Japanese-Greek contender claimed both pole positons on offer in qualifying, took a dominant race one win and...
Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone
Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone

Slater stars on first day of GB3...

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater was the driver to beat as the GB3 Championship’s new era began in style at Silverstone on Saturday. 
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft,...

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob...
2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition
2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition

2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two...

2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition

2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition

Since its creation in 2010, the FIA Karting Academy Trophy has established itself as a unique detection and training programme for young drivers from all over the world. Based on the principles of...
Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in...
Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in...

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of...

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in...

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in...

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track...
FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal
FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal

FIA Karting: Something special expected...

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal

With many years of experience organising major FIA Karting events, the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve will host the opening round of the brand new Senior Academy Trophy to be organised over three...
FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top
FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard...

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top

The final afternoon session at Circuit Paul Ricard brought two productive days of pre-season collective testing to a close for the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Under sunny skies,...

The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra

The F4 Spanish Championship returns to Navarra Read more

After an exciting season opener at Motorland Aragón, the F4 Spanish Championship is set to return to action this weekend at Circuito de Navarra. Once again, a full grid of talented young drivers will battle it out as the championship heats up.

British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing

British F4 set for historic 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing Read more

The Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, will write another chapter in its illustrious history later this week (2-3 May) as the UK’s premier single-seater series celebrates its 300th race at the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone.
 

JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team

JHR add Esmee Kosterman to their British F4 team Read more

Dutch racer Esmee Kosterman is set for her British F4 debut with JHR Developments at Silverstone this weekend.

Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble

Coronel wins 500th Ginetta Junior race in Silverstone treble Read more

Rocco Coronel has written his name into the history books as the winner of the milestone 500th Ginetta Junior race. It came as part of a perfect victory hat-trick in the second round of the 20th anniversary season of the Ginetta Junior Championship at Silverstone (26/27 April).

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off Read more

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the first winners of the 2025 season were crowned.

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4 Championship

13 teams and 41 drivers from 27 nations: record numbers for the first round of the Italian F4 Championship Read more

Misano Adriatico (RN) - Everything is set for the start of a new and spectacular season of the Italian F.4 Championship. The series, promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, promises to keep the excitement level high once again in 2025, with record numbers already in its first round.

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao

Two 100% Kart Republic podiums in Portimao Read more

A few weeks after a very successful trip to Campillos, the teams using equipment from the Kart Republic factory perfectly mastered the specifics of the Algarve international circuit in Portimao and those of Maxxis tyres. The second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series ended with an impressive domination by the KR-IAME teams. Brilliantly supported by their teams, with their recognised skills and professionalism, the drivers went on to successfully complete their mission in several instances. Italy's Iacopo Martinese in OK and Great Britain's Noah Baglin in OK-Junior won the Finals, which saw two trebles for the Italian brand.

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano

FRECA: Valerio Rinicella to face for CL Motorsport at Misano Read more

Valerio Rinicella will make his debut with CL Motorsport at the opening round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, set to take place next week at the Misano World Circuit. This will mark CL Motorsport’s first-ever race appearance, kicking off a foundational year in 2025 for the Italian outfit as they refine and strengthen their racing operations.

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph

Guinchard reclaims GB4 Championship lead with Silverstone triumph Read more

Hillspeed’s Daniel Guinchard returned to the top of the GB4 Championship standings after his first series victory in the final race of the Silverstone weekend, becoming the fifth different winner from the six races held so far this year. Before that, Elite’s Isaac Phelps earned his second win of the year in race two, fending off race one winner Alex Kattoulas on the run to the line, with Ary Bansal securing the second Elite podium clean sweep of the season.

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double

Slater heads GB3 Championship standings after stunning Silverstone double Read more

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater maintained his early GB3 Championship lead with another stunning victory on Sunday at Silverstone. From pole position, the British driver led every lap of the second contest, and was on course to win by over 10 seconds, only for a late safety car to wipe out his advantage. Meanwhile, series returnee Will Macintyre claimed his first win of the year for Elite Motorsport in the reverse grid final race. Slater holds a 15-point lead at the top of the standings over JHR’s Noah Lisle, with Nikita Johnson third for Hitech after a strong weekend of his own. 

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races

Baglin and Martinese win in the Algarve after exciting races Read more

On the Algarve international circuit in southern Portugal, excellent weather conditions accompanied the large number of entrants in Round 2 of the Champions of the Future Euro Series. 92 drivers in OK and 88 in OK-Junior, making a magnificent field of 180 entrants, put in an incredible performance over three days, guaranteeing a long and gripping thriller. Noah Baglin (OK-Junior) and Iacopo Martinese (OK) won the Finals in Portimao with flying colours, Henry Domain took the overall lead in the 12-14 age group, while Martinese is now the leader in OK.

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany Read more

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable day of racing at the Finals of Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Trophies were lifted by Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Cole Denholm (Junior MAX), Lewis Gilbert (Senior MAX), Jakub Bezel (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

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Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone

Kattoulas takes championship lead after perfect Saturday at Silverstone Read more

Elite Motorsport’s Alex Kattoulas enjoyed an ideal Saturday at Silverstone, as the Japanese-Greek contender claimed both pole positons on offer in qualifying, took a dominant race one win and secured the GB4 Championship lead in the process.

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone

Slater stars on first day of GB3 Championship’s new era at Silverstone Read more

Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater was the driver to beat as the GB3 Championship’s new era began in style at Silverstone on Saturday. 

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats Read more

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob Ashcroft (Junior MAX), Sean Butcher (Senior MAX), Manuel Tenschert (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

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2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy: Two categories with the same ambition Read more

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Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal

Saturday live stream: 2025 Champions of the Future Euro Series Round 2 at the Portimao circuit in Portugal Read more

The Champions of the Future continues this weekend, from 23 to 26 April, with the second meeting of the season. Heading south of Portugal, to the Portimão International Circuit, a technical track often swept by Atlantic winds. The young drivers in the OK and Junior categories will take to the track to continue their European campaign.

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal

FIA Karting: Something special expected in Portugal Read more

With many years of experience organising major FIA Karting events, the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve will host the opening round of the brand new Senior Academy Trophy to be organised over three competitions in 2025. After a successful launch in Spain, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior - will continue at the circuit in southern Portugal for a second meeting that promises plenty of intensity and spectacle from 1st to 4th May. A total of 232 drivers are racing in these three categories at Portimao.

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top

FRECA: Yamakoshi ends Paul Ricard collective test on top Read more

The final afternoon session at Circuit Paul Ricard brought two productive days of pre-season collective testing to a close for the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Under sunny skies, Hiyu Yamakoshi (Van Amersfoort Racing) topped the timesheets with a best lap of 1:57.470, confirming the Japanese driver’s strong form ahead of the championship’s fifth season.

WSK Champions Cup - first qualifying day at Adria (I)
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WSK Champions Cup - first qualifying day at Adria (I)

The quickest drivers in qualifying kicked off WSK Champions cup: at the Adria Karting Raceway Barnard (GB – KR-IAME OK), Wharton (AUS FA-VORTEX OKJ) and Orlov (RUS – PAROLIN-TM 60MINI) to the fore. On friday the first heats were held. On saturday the heats will continue the programm, Prefinals and finals on sunday.

The new karting season is on the move: in Adria for WSK Champions Cup.

Lap times started to be important from today on at the Adria Karting Raceway: the short winter break has finally given way to the first competitive weekend of the year and WSK Promotion’s calendar has WSK Champions Cup in the menu. This one-race event is currently underway in Adria (RO). The first competitive day took place today with qualifying and the initial qualifying heats. This is the official start to the season for 160 drivers that yesterday completed scrutineering and run free practice for the three entitled categories. These drivers will challenge each other in 60 Mini, OK Junior and OK for the whole weekend. They come from 38 different countries representing 4 continents.

Green lights on qualifying.

The first verdicts show 60 Mini quite lively: the Russian Maksim Orlov had the upper hand this time posting a 55”103s that was 0.018s quicker than his nearest rival from Arab Emirates Rashid Al Dhaheri (both on Parolin-TM-Vega). In OK Junior, the Australian James Wharton (FA Kart-Vortex-Vega) confirmed to be on top of the charts, as he was the quickest in 49”993s. Chasing him was another promising driver, the Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (KR-Iame), who was second and 0.105s shy of the top. Category OK opened with the fight between the British driver Taylor Barnard and the Scot Dexter Patterson (both on KR-Iame-Bridgestone): the first posted the quickest time in 48”735s, while his teammate was only 0.027s shy of him.

Performance check in the first qualifying heats.

The first competitive day of the weekend reached its conclusion with qualifying heats that kicked off a program that will continue until tomorrow evening for a total of 28 races. Regarding the three races run today in 60 Mini (above, the start of one of the heats), the British driver Coskun Irfan, had the best of Matteo De Palo (both on Parolin-TM), the Jamaican Alex Powell (Energy-TM) won from Al Dhaheri and the Russian Dmitriy Matveev (Energy-TM) led the Slovakian driver Lukas Malek (Parolin-TM). The first winner of OK Junior (on center, one of the two races of today) was the Irish Alex Dunne (Exprit-TM), who led the Dutch Laurens van Hoepen (FA Kart-Vortex). Antonelli bounced back straight away winning the following heat, as the Dutch Thomas Ten Brinke (FA Kart-Vortex) was second. In OK (in the photo on top), Barnard won the first heat leading the Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto (KR-Iame).

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