In the United Kingdom, the Energy Corse colours shone brightly on the World Championship podium. Consistently at the front of the field, whatever the conditions at the demanding PF International Karting Circuit, Matthew Higgins finished a magnificent 3rd in the tough OK class. This high-level result comes on the back of numerous other performances by the Energy Corse chassis and the Italian team in recent weeks, from Mini to Senior, as demonstrated by the double podium in the WSK Super Cup in Mini U10 at Franciacorta.
Podium and best lap
Once again, Energy Corse demonstrated its expertise and the quality of its technical staff. Always present at major events, the team led by Mick Panigada left England with a new world trophy under its belt. Winner of two heats, Matthew Higgins was very fast on the dry PFI track. In the Final, the weather turned to rain and the drivers set off on treaded tyres. The British driver got off to an excellent start and immediately found himself in the top three. He maintained a fast pace and crossed the finish line in 3rd position.
Top six in OK-Junior and OK-N
Energy Corse was just as competitive in OK-Junior. Ukrainian Lev Krutobolov and Great Britain's Jacob Ashcroft (P6 in Qualifying) both won Qualifying Heats in dry conditions. In the Final, Krutobolov made a superb 19-place recovery to finish P6, while Ashcroft gained six places to finish P12.
In OK-N, Energy Corse entered the South African Muhammad Wally, who proved competitive in the dry with the 4th fastest time in Qualifying and on the tricky track of the Final with a gain of 12 places to finish in 6th position.
Energy Corse congratulates the technical team, led by Luigina Guerrini, for their hard work and skill, as well as the engine manufacturers who contributed to this excellent result: BM Engines (IAME), GFR Engines (TM Kart) and Machac Motors (TM Kart). Energy Corse partners Tillett and Sparco also made their contribution.
Double podium in WSK
A week before the World Championship, WSK Promotion organised its major annual event for Mini drivers: the Super Cup. Specialists in the Mini category for many years, the Energy Corse team made its presence felt in this event, placing seven chassis in the top 20, including two on the podium. Italian Niccolo Perico took 2nd place ahead of Australian Jay Kostecki. Well done to Estonian Mark Loomets for his 8th place with the high-performance Energy chassis. The team led by Simone Sorio at Franciacorta made the best choices to achieve these significant placings.
