New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse...
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for...

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun...
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion...

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK...

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK...

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions...

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

The entry cap has been defined. On track, MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The rounds of 2025 will be in Franciacorta, Cremona and Lonato.     
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF Read more

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse chassis were once again in the spotlight in a different context, the IAME Warriors Final in Valencia. Thanks to fruitful collaborations with the Xcel Motorsport and Valier Motorsport teams, top-level performances rewarded the work done and the competitiveness of the equipment.

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round Read more

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Scognamiglio (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Bertuca (KZ2).      

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar Read more

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta! Read more

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and 30% KR chassis in a strong field of 357 entrants.

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta Read more

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK categories, while Parolin chassis also reached the podium with Modena Kart and shone in the hands of other partner teams.

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca Read more

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in strong performances. On a dry and fast track, the Italian brand once again combined pure speed, consistency and technical reliability.

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta Read more

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca (KZ2).      

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories, notably the participation of 72 drivers in the MINI Gr.3 Under 10 class     

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup Read more

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi (OK-N).      

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta Read more

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals and Finals with Live TV and Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday. 

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories, notably the participation of 72 drivers in the MINI Gr.3 Under 10 class     

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories, notably the participation of 72 drivers in the MINI Gr.3 Under 10 class     

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final Read more

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three events on the calendar: the opening race this weekend in Franciacorta, followed by Round 2 in Cremona on November 9th, and the final round in Lonato on November 23rd. This Series is particularly important for teams as it serves as a prelude to the 2026 season, following the conclusion of the 2025 racing year, which effectively ended with the FIA World Championship.

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final Read more

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new livery of title sponsor Lenovo, and therefore also the first official appearance under its new name — Lenovo Kalì Kart Team — on the official Entry List.

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education Read more

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be officially presented. A’ksent Suisse Global Education is an international online institution founded ten years ago to support high-level competitive student-athletes.

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking excellence

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking excellence Read more

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025 Read more

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion Read more

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th Read more

The entry cap has been defined. On track, MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The rounds of 2025 will be in Franciacorta, Cremona and Lonato.     

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship Read more

Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele Girardello and Albert Tamm achieved the same performance, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Final of the fourth round of the ACI Italian Karting Championship in Cremona. In OK-N Junior, the Italian and Swiss drivers now occupy the top two places in the overall standings, with only one event left to go. Once again, the competitiveness of the Modena Kart team's Parolin-TM Kart combinations was clearly established.

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Abbasse (KZ2), Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Powell (Mini) take the win in the 24th Winter Cup in Lonato
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Abbasse (KZ2), Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Powell (Mini) take the win in the 24th Winter Cup in Lonato

The 24th Winter Cup has been successful once again in terms of presence and spectacle on track. This International event turned out to be among the most important European events with 310 verified out of 319 entered drivers coming from 43 different countries, among which several International champions. Finals have been very exciting and the outcome was decided only at the chequered flag in most of the cases.
 
The intense racing weekend kicked off on Friday with qualifying practice, continued with heats and reached its conclusion on Sunday February 17th with Super Heats that defined the finalists battling out the victories in the four categories KZ2, OK, OK-Junior and Mini Rok.

In the most powerful category, KZ2, several drivers have been challenging each other until the very end in their quest to the victory, but the French Anthony Abbasse (Sodikart-TM-Bridgestone) eventually managed to pip two World Champions: Paolo De Conto (CRG-TM-Bridgestone), who had started from the pole position, and Marco Ardigò (Tony Kart-Vortex-Bridgestone), who took the lead early on. The fourth position went to a very competitive Marijn Kremers (BirelArt-TM-Bridgestone), who led a charging Fabian Federer (Maranello-TM-Bridgestone) that was slowed down by some penalties in the qualifying heats. Giuseppe Palomba claimed a good P6 in his debut race with Croc Promotion and was followed by Massimo Dante (Maranello-TM-Bridgestone), William Lanzeni (Vemme Kart-TM-Bridgestone) and the two Tony Kart’s drivers Matteo Viganò and Simo Puhakka.

The new World Champion Lorenzo Travisanutto (KR-Iame-Bridgestone) confirmed to be on top in OK for team HTP Kart. He crossed the finish line ahead of the two British drivers Dexter Patterson (KR-Iame-Bridgestone) and Joseph Turney (Tony Kart-Vortex-Bridgestone) at the end of a quite hard-fought final that was led by Turney early on. One of the awaited protagonists could not make it to the start: Gabriele Minì (Parolin-TM-Bridgestone). The Italian did not manage to line up in time for the start. Among the best drivers, the Swiss Leandro Anderruti (KR-Iame-Bridgestone) ended at the feet of the podium proceeding the Brit Harry Thompson (FA-Vortex-Bridgestone), the Spaniard Pedro Hiltbrand (CRG-Parilla-Bridgestone), the Italian Luigi Coluccio (BirelArt-TM-Bridgestone), the Swede Noah Milell (Tony Kart-Vortex-Bridgestone), the Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (CRG-Iame-Bridgestone) and the German Hugo Sasse (KR-Iame-Bridgestone).

OK-Junior was dominated by the young Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (KR-Iame-Vega) for team Rosberg Racing Academy, who was the unquestioned winner of the Final. Behind him, the podium was rounded off by the Australian James Wharton (FA-Vortex-Vega) and the Dane Conrad Laursen (FA-Vortex-Vega). The fourth and fifth place went to the Russians Andrey Zhivnov (Kosmic-Vortex-Vega) and Artem Severiukhin (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega), that were followed by Alfio Spina (KR-Iame-Vega) and Nikita Bedrin (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega) in the order. The latter had been the quickest in qualifying.

Category Mini has been hard fought, as usual, and was run with single-make Vortex engine and Bridgestone tyres. The quickest of the category was the Jamaican Alex Powell (Energy), who is quite used now to the top step of the podium. He came out winner from a good duel with Rashid Al Dhaheri (Parolin). Al Dhaheri closed his effort in P2, but a 5s time penalty relegated him to P8. The second position was therefore inherited by the Russian Kirill Kutskov (Energy), who was followed by the Brit Coskun Irfan (Parolin) who had been shining also in the heats. Matteo De Palo (Parolin) was the first of the Italians in P4 and led the Russian Maksimilian Popov (Parolin) and Davide Marconato (Energy).     
   
Complete results are available at www.southgardakarting.it.

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