During the past 12 months, there has been significant discussion from the karting industry and some competitors regarding the parity between engines in the TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted Classes. The data obtained from the recently introduced electronic Scrutineering Records, when matched with the official results from official timing system have provided Karting Australia with the ability to better assess the parity within these Classes.

It was the German Kart Championship season’s finale last weekend at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben and there were exciting races again. Next to DSKM-Champion Jorrit Pex, Juho Valtanen (DKM), Kris Haanen (DJKM), Tim Tröger (DSKC) and Luka Wlömer (DEKM) ended up on the list of Champions.

This year, the drivers travelled to the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben for the final of the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM). In the fight for the title, the weather caused a lot of tension again, in the end Diego Stifter and Axel La Flamme won the final races – Luka Wlömer wins the championship title in the third attempt.

PREMA Powerteam didn't come home with a win in round 5 of the Italian Formula 4 Championship at Monza, but the team showed great potential and secured several podium finishes at the fast Italian venue. In addition, Gabriele Minì is still leading the series with a good margin.

The Van Amersfoort Racing duo of Jonny Edgar (16, England) and Jak Crawford (15, USA) were once again in a class of their own. The two team-mates shared the spoils of victory in the races on Sunday at the Red Bull Ring, so it now seems highly likely that the two of them will be going head-to-head as the title chase enters the home straight. Red Bull Motorsport advisor Helmut Marko was at the circuit to watch his juniors.