Rocco Coronel was announced Wednesday by Red Bull as a new driver for its talent program. The 13-year-old karter and son of racing driver Tom Coronel have been admired on international karting tracks for years and also caught the eye of Red Bull. Recently, Rocco Coronel participated in a test in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain under the watchful eye of Helmut Marko and that gave Red Bull the final push. KartXpress speaks with Rocco Coronel about his move to Red Bull.

Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.

Texan Jeff Dolian notched three wins and Quad-Cities native Tony Neilson grabbed his 26th Rock trophy at this year’s Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix presented by The Hemp Doctor.

British sports racing car company Ginetta has unveiled its plans for the 2025 racing season and beyond during an event at Donington Park circuit. Building on a highly successful season of racing in 2024, the Garforth-based firm is poised to take its series of championships, which cater for all levels from rookies to experienced racers, to new heights. The initiatives will further cement Ginetta’s position as the provider of the world’s best single-make race series and provide a compelling and affordable long-term racing platform.

Two particularly competitive categories, an extraordinary field of 215 drivers, a welcome return to the PF International Kart Circuit, changing weather conditions during Qualifying to heighten the drama and races of rare intensity: the fifth and final round of the 2024 Champions of the Future Euro Series, organised highly professionally by RGMMC, lived up to all its promises. Great Britain's Joe Turney celebrated his title with a brilliant victory in OK, while Belgium's Dries Van Langendonck took the crown in OK-Junior, with victory going to Great Britain's Scott Marsch.