Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener Read more

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.

New track to kick off the DKM season

New track to kick off the DKM season Read more

Mariembourg, Belgium, hosts the German Kart Championship for the first time. There is a full field of 188 drivers, and this is the first showdown in the “Road to DTM” competition.

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Sunday Deciders Turn the Tables

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Sunday Deciders Turn the Tables Read more

A warmer breeze and a clearer sky greeted drivers for the second and final day of racing in Valencia. The Mini 60, OK-N Junior, and OK-N Senior categories delivered intense on-track drama as the fight for the series rankings continued to unfold. Sunday featured an entire fresh day with timed qualifying sessions, two more qualifying heats per category, and the all-important finals with the storylines shaken up again since Saturday.

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Sunday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Saturday Showdowns in Spain

Champions of the Future Academy Program: Saturday Showdowns in Spain Read more

Under cloudy skies at the Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, the second round of the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program kicked off with intense competition across the Mini 60, OK-N Junior, and OK-N Senior categories. With the rain holding off, Saturday delivered a dry first day highlighted by several standout performances that set the tone for the rest of the weekend.

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback!

Karting talent Luis Bielande wins IAME Series Benelux after a great comeback! Read more

MARIEMBOURG - From last to first place! Luis Bielande did it on Sunday during the opening round of the IAME Series Benelux. The ten-year-old karting talent from Charleroi impressively won the final on the Mariembourg circuit despite engine problems in qualifying. In doing so, he proved that he can also excel at this higher level of competition. 

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Saturday live stream: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

CotF Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5

CotF Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5 Read more

The organisers of the Champions of the Future Academy Program announce a venue change for Round 5 of the 2025 season. Originally scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, the event will now be held at Al Ain Raceway due to unforeseen circumstances.

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Results: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia

Live timing: COTF Academy Program 2025 Round 2 on the Spanish circuit of Valencia Read more

The second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program is scheduled for 11th-13th April on the Spanish circuit of Valencia. An initial hierarchy has already emerged, but many drivers will be keen to upset the odds by taking advantage of the ‘arrive and drive’ concept, which places all drivers on an equal footing in the Mini, OK-N Junior and OK-N Senior categories.

Macéo Capietto leads final session as Pre-Season FRECA-Testing wraps up in Barcelona

Macéo Capietto leads final session as Pre-Season FRECA-Testing wraps up in Barcelona Read more

The first official outing of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine came to a close this afternoon at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the fourth and final session of the two-day pre-season collective test.

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo Read more

The ROK Cup Italy continues its seasonal journey with the second round held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo (PV). Almost 200 are the attendants in the seven categories competing, in a weekend featured by good weather. At the end of Sunday, we have the following championship leaders: Almekdad Ghazi (Mini ROK U10), Bissa Patrick (Mini ROK), Cichoracki Tomasz (Junior ROK), Giudice Andrea (Senior ROK), Sorbello Andrea (Expert ROK), Ferrari Riccardo (Super ROK) and Pasiewicz Karol (Shifter ROK).

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition Read more

Since its creation in 2010, the IPK factory has rapidly established itself as one of the leading companies in the global karting market, thanks to its innovative technology and the quality of the products it sells. In 2025, IPKarting will rely on its extremely competitive chassis brands - Formula K, Praga, OK1, RS Kart and Tillotson - but also on a renowned Racing Team which has been reorganised during the off-season and which its managers are pleased to officially present.

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos

Birelart Racing drivers make a big impression at Campillos Read more

The Birelart Racing Team got the FIA Karting European OK and OK-Junior Championship off to a flying start at Campillos. Although the final results did not fully reflect the potential seen on track, the performances nevertheless highlighted the quality of the preparation and the cohesion of the team.

Matteo De Palo tops the times in Barcelona afternoon session

Matteo De Palo tops the times in Barcelona afternoon session Read more

The Barcelona sun returned for the afternoon session of the FRECA opening pre-season test, offering teams and drivers ideal conditions to continue fine-tuning their setups and gathering valuable data ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Luke Browning to drive FW47 in Bahrain FP1 session

Luke Browning to drive FW47 in Bahrain FP1 session Read more

Atlassian Williams Racing is pleased to announce that Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning will take part in the first Free Practice Session at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, fulfilling one of four mandated rookie driver sessions this year.

HRT to compete in the ADAC GT Masters with three Ford Mustang GT3

HRT to compete in the ADAC GT Masters with three Ford Mustang GT3 Read more

At the end of last season, the Haupt Racing Team announced the return of the Ford brand to the ADAC GT Masters in 2025 after a ten-year hiatus. Now it has been revealed that HRT Ford Performance will be racing with three Ford Mustang GT3. These will make a first appearance at the season-opener from 23rd to 25th May at the Lausitzring, as part of the DTM programme.

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship

Kart Republic: Two one-twos in the opening round of the European Championship Read more

With the Prema Racing team and IAME engines, KR chassis dominated the first of four rounds of the FIA Karting European Championships in OK and OK-Junior. At Campillos in Spain, the results of the two Finals spoke for themselves: Noah Baglin won brilliantly in the youngest category ahead of his team-mate Dean Hoogendoorn and James Anagnostiadis triumphed in OK, while Dries Van Langendonck secured a second double for the Kart Republic factory.

Tony Kart at the start of the 1st round of the European Championship for OK-OKJ

Tony Kart at the start of the 1st round of the European Championship for OK-OKJ Read more

On the Spanish circuit of Campillos, the Racer 401 T is fast and competitive in both categories. After the strong performances shown throughout the weekend, in the two finals the Racing Team down not gain the results within its reach.

Euro OK-OKJ complicated for CRG drivers in Campillos

Euro OK-OKJ complicated for CRG drivers in Campillos Read more

Round 1 of the FIA European Championship ended with results below expectations and potential for the CRG Racing Team drivers. On the one hand, the rain on Thursday and part of Friday complicated the work plans and, at the same time, a bit of bad luck in some key moments of the weekend did not allow them to fight in the upper parts of the standings in this 1st of the 4 scheduled seasonal appointments.

Iron Dames claim victory at European Le Mans Series opener after dominant drive

Iron Dames claim victory at European Le Mans Series opener after dominant drive Read more

Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Célia Martin kicked off the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) campaign with a hard-fought victory – the first of the Iron Dames X Porsche partnership – after stamping their authority on the four-hour contest with a commanding performance.

Rocco Coronel and Alfie Slater shared the wins in three thrilling races of the Ginetta Junior Championship

Rocco Coronel and Alfie Slater shared the wins in three thrilling races of the Ginetta Junior Championship Read more

Rocco Coronel and Alfie Slater shared the wins as the 20th anniversary season of the Ginetta Junior Championship got underway with three thrilling races at Donington Park (05/06 April).

Bansal and Berg victorious on day two at Donington, as Guinchard steals early championship lead

Bansal and Berg victorious on day two at Donington, as Guinchard steals early championship lead Read more

Ary Bansal and Alex Berg were the winners on the second day of the GB4 Championship season opener at Donington Park, but it was Hillspeed’s Dan Guinchard that left the East Midlands as the early championship leader.

James Anagnostiadis and Noah Baglin get the season off to a winning start in Spai

James Anagnostiadis and Noah Baglin get the season off to a winning start in Spai Read more

Almost four years after the previous FIA Karting Championship at Campillos, the Andalusian circuit was perfectly suited to the eagerly-awaited European opener, contributing to the success of the first 2025 competition. The Finals lived up to their promise in both categories. Britain's Noah Baglin made the difference in OK-Junior, while Australian James Anagnostiadis emerged victorious from an intense duel in OK. Several of the drivers in the top three were already wearing the colours of academies set up by Formula 1 teams, including Baglin with Ferrari and Anagnostiadis with Mercedes.

Livestream Round 3: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship at Donington Park GP

Livestream Round 3: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship at Donington Park GP Read more

The Ginetta Junior Championship is set to launch its landmark 20th anniversary season in spectacular fashion this weekend with the largest opening round grid in series history ready to put on a show across three races at Donington Park.

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg

Sunday Livestream: IAME Series Benelux 2025 Round 1 at Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg Read more

From April 4 to 6 this weekend, no less than 266 drivers are expected for the first round of the IAME Series Benelux 2025 in Mariembourg. The Karting des Fagnes circuit will be the battleground for the best kart drivers from the Benelux and a strong foreign representation.

Sunday livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK and OKJ at the Campillos circuit

Sunday livestream: Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship - OK and OKJ at the Campillos circuit Read more

The 2025 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championships - OK and OK-Junior - are about to get underway in southern Spain. The entry list includes almost 190 drivers, divided between 98 OK and 89 OK-Junior, confirming the appeal of the international categories. 43 nationalities from five continents will be represented at this eagerly-awaited event.

Livestream Round 2: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship at Donington Park GP

Livestream Round 2: 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship at Donington Park GP Read more

The Ginetta Junior Championship is set to launch its landmark 20th anniversary season in spectacular fashion this weekend with the largest opening round grid in series history ready to put on a show across three races at Donington Park.

Perfection for Phelps on opening day of GB4 Championship’s Donington Park season-opener

Perfection for Phelps on opening day of GB4 Championship’s Donington Park season-opener Read more

Elite Motorsport’s Isaac Phelps couldn’t have asked for a better start to his single-seater career, after claiming both pole positions and an excellent race one victory during GB4’s season opening Saturday at Donington Park.
 

Chiara Battig still in the lead in OK, Noah Baglin takes the lead in Junior

Chiara Battig still in the lead in OK, Noah Baglin takes the lead in Junior Read more

Before the Super Heats and Finals gave their verdict on the Spanish circuit of Campillos, the Qualifying Heats rearranged the rankings. A new leader emerged in OK-Junior in the form of Britain's Noah Baglin, while Switzerland's Chiara Battig proved herself unbeatable in the intermediate rankings, following her superb pole position on Friday.

Lily-May Watkins moves up to GB4 with team champions KMR Sport

Published on Friday, March 14, 2025

Lily-May Watkins moves up to GB4 with team champions KMR Sport

Karter Lily-May Watkins will make her single-seater debut in 2025, as she moves up to the GB4 Championship with three-time team champions KMR Sport. The 17-year-old from Hertfordshire began karting in 2019 at Rye House and initially competed in one-day junior race events, where she was a podium finisher.
 

Having competed mainly in Esports throughout 2020, she resumed on-track activity at Rye House in 2021, finishing third overall in the Lando Cup with four podium finishes. Since then, she’s reached the semi-finals of the 2023 British Indoor Karting Championship and competed at the British Universities Karting Championship 24-hour race at the Teesside Autodrome.
 

Having also been a member of the Young Racing Driver Academy, and undergone significant levels of simulator training, Watkins began a test programme with previous generation GB4 machinery towards the end of 2024, her first days in a single-seater.
 

Having gained mileage in the new Tatuus MSV GB4-025 car in tests with KMR at Pembrey and Donington Park alongside the team’s 2023 champion Tom Mills, plus further running at Snetterton and Oulton Park in recent weeks, Lily has now completed a deal to race with the multiple GB4 champions for the full 2025 campaign. She joins Megan Bruce at the Gloucestershire squad, with a third driver due to be announced in the coming days.
 

Lily-May Watkins said: “I’m very excited to be making the step into GB4 with KMR for the 2025 season. I am looking forward to being part of such a successful but also welcoming team, and I’m eager to bring my best for them. The prospect of competing at this level and being part of a welcoming and inclusive category is something I have only dreamed of. I am excited to continue building across pre-season testing, learn from my teammates, and be ready for round one in a few weeks.”
 

“I look forward to working alongside such talented individuals and with their support I am excited to see what we can do together over the course of this year. GB4 will not only enhance my racing abilities but also provide me with invaluable experiences and memories. I am excited to develop, push my limits, and continuously improve throughout the season. The opportunity to represent GB4 is a dream come true, and I am excited to see what I can achieve.”
 

KMR Sport Team Principal Kevin Mills said: “We’re really looking forward to playing a part in Lily’s development this year. She’s obviously very new to car racing, but has achieved good results in club-level karting and really surprised us with her pace in our first tests together at Pembrey. Lily’s progress was clear to see at Snetterton last week with a near five second lap time gain across the two days.”
 

“We expect this to be a year of constant progress for Lily and she will be working closely with Tom throughout the year. With our help, we hope she will be able to work her way up the grid as the season goes on, especially based on her current progress rate.”
 

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