Hiltbrand, Bertuca and Abbasse lead after the Heats at Portimão

Hiltbrand, Bertuca and Abbasse lead after the Heats at Portimão Read more

Following Qualifying Heats held in variable grip conditions, Spain's Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar took the lead in the intermediate standings of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Italy's Cristian Bertuca maintained his lead in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and France's Anthony Abbasse took the lead in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - Masters.

FIA Karting: Wet qualifying at Portimão

FIA Karting: Wet qualifying at Portimão Read more

On Friday 11th October, the KZ categories battled it out on the wet track of the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve for Qualifying Practice. Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn took pole position in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Italian Cristian Bertuca took pole position in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Brazilian Andre Nicastro set the fastest time in the FIA Karting International Super Cup - Masters.

Champions of the Future puts Shifter categories in the spotlight

Champions of the Future puts Shifter categories in the spotlight Read more

For four days, the Algarve International Karting Circuit in Portimao vibrated to the rhythm of the KZ, KZ2 and KZ Master karts at a meeting eagerly awaited by competitors. The drivers and teams were able to work in a variety of weather conditions, gathering a wealth of data and gaining a much better understanding of the Portimao track. Many of the drivers were taking part in a Champions of the Future event for the first time and appreciated the professionalism of the organisation put in place by RGMMC. On a warm and sunny day of southern Portugal, Frenchman Jérémy Iglesias won the KZ class, Romanian Daniel Vasile won the KZ2 class and Frenchman Anthony Abbasse dominated the KZ Master class.

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying practice of the opener of the WSK Open Series have taken place. Qualifying heats of all the categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2 will follow shortly. The final stages will be on Sunday, April 7th. 

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta Read more

With 260 drivers for the opening round of the WSK Open Series to be held during the weekend of April 7th at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The categories on track are MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2.

CRG introduces the 2024 "racing" chassis following on from its sporting successes

CRG introduces the 2024 "racing" chassis following on from its sporting successes Read more

This season CRG has been one of the main brands in the spotlight in the FIA international races, taking the 2nd place in the two most important European Championships (in KZ with Jeremy Iglesias and in OK with Gabriel Gomez), the title of Vice World Champion in KZ with Viktor Gustafsson and P2 with Alessandro Manetti in the KZ2 Master World Cup. The OK World Champion title could also have been added to this trail of notable results if Gabriel Gomez had not been stopped by an accident when he was the leader of the race.

CRG Vice Champion with Gustafsson (KZ) and Manetti (KZ2 Masters)

CRG Vice Champion with Gustafsson (KZ) and Manetti (KZ2 Masters) Read more

It was an intense and exciting weekend the one that took place in Germany on the Wackersdorf circuit, where the CRG colors confirmed themselves as competitive and protagonists of the Shifter classes in the FIA​​World Championship KZ, in the KZ2 World Cup and in the Super Cup - KZ2 Masters.

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany

Breathtaking finals for the FIA Karting titles in Germany Read more

On Sunday morning, the Super Heats had already given a glimpse of the competition at Wackersdorf. But that was nothing compared to the afternoon's Finals, which produced a breathtaking spectacle with many unexpected twists and turns. At the end of a memorable FIA Karting competition, Italy's Paolo Ippolito was crowned KZ World Champion, Germany's Niels Tröger won the KZ2 World Cup and Italy's Davide Forè added the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters to his impressive list of honours.

 

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Sunday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Sunday's live stream starts at 10:20.

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection

FIA Karting: Wackersdorf heats accentuate selection Read more

At the end of the 40 Qualifying Heats contested since Friday afternoon, the first verdict fell on Saturday evening in Wackersdorf. David Trefilov (DEU) leads the intermediate standings in the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ, Alex Powell (JAM) leads in the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 and Davide Forè (ITA) is in first place in the FIA Karting International Masters Super Cup - KZ2.

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Saturday live stream: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Saturday's livestream starts at 09:40.

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting: Qualifying intense already in Wackersdorf Read more

In Germany, the 1190 m long Pro Kart Raceland circuit from the Qualifying sessions showed that the Wackersdorf competition was going to prove formidable. Under sunny skies but with reasonable temperatures, three polemen were rewarded on the morning of Friday 8th September: Émilien Denner (FRA) in KZ, Maksim Orlov in KZ2 and Mirko Mizzoni (ITA) in KZ2 Masters.

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Friday live streaming coverage: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over. Friday's live stream starts at 14:00.

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, KZ2 & KZ2 Masters at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

The FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September 2023. The program also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

CRG in Germany to defend the KZ and KZ2 World Titles

CRG in Germany to defend the KZ and KZ2 World Titles Read more

Everything is ready on the Wackersdorf track in Germany for the most important weekend of the season for the Shifter categories: the FIA Karting World Championship – KZ, the KZ2 World Cup, as well as the Super Cup - KZ2 Masters, scheduled from 7th to 10th September. Three categories, 245 drivers for 36 different nationalities and all the most important manufacturers and teams will be protagonists of the event which can be worth a whole season for the value of the titles up for grabs.

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf

FIA Karting World Championship: Strong, diverse entry for exciting programme in Wackersdorf Read more

The Mondokart.com FIA Karting World Championship - KZ will be held on the Pro Kart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf, Germany from 7th to 10th September, 2023. The programme also includes the KZ2 World Cup and the 2nd edition of the FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 Masters for drivers aged 35 and over.

Road to Wackersdorf: Successful World Championship Dress Rehearsal

Road to Wackersdorf: Successful World Championship Dress Rehearsal Read more

This past weekend, the Pro Kart Raceland witnessed a glimpse of the upcoming FIA Karting World Championship as the Road to Wackersdorf unfolded. The world's finest shifter kart drivers competed, providing a tantalizing preview of the season highlight in September. Victories were claimed by Tomass Stolcermanis (KZ2), Davide Foré (KZ2 Masters) and Viktor Gustafsson (KZ).

Birel ART Racing team: Another KZ2 victory and an excellent level of performance in Lonato

Birel ART Racing team: Another KZ2 victory and an excellent level of performance in Lonato Read more

The WSK Euro Series started this weekend on the Lonato circuit in a contrasting weather situation. After the sunshine of the first days, rain and coolness accompanied the Final stages. Birel ART Racing showed very good competitiveness in all categories. Kremers dominated KZ2 in all weather conditions, there was no shortage of good performances in OK, Macintyre was 5th in OK-Junior and Van Langendonck was 4th in Mini.

Adria 2021, episode 2: Birel ART prepares for the future

Adria 2021, episode 2: Birel ART prepares for the future Read more

The Birel ART Racing team entered the second international event of the season, the first of the four competitions of the WSK Super Master Series with an almost complete line-up of 17 drivers. Longhi in KZ2, Kucharczyk in OK and Van Langendonck in Mini were able to put in top performances, in the top five, or very close, while the field had strengthened even more since the WSK Champions Cup of the previous week. Birel ART Racing can confidently continue its preparation phase for the big events of 2021.

Birel ART Racing: The 2021 season starts in Adria

Birel ART Racing: The 2021 season starts in Adria Read more

The first competition of the 2021 season, the WSK Champions Cup allowed Birel ART Racing to debut it's team on the Adria Karting Raceway in the presence of a record number of participants. In Mini, the largest category, Van Langendonk did very well to reach 6th position in the Final. Spirgel showed excellent competitiveness in the Junior class, and Kucharczyk adapted perfectly to the OK category, as did Thanapongpan in KZ2.

Leclerc by Lennox Racing ready for 2021 with its new driver line-up

Leclerc by Lennox Racing ready for 2021 with its new driver line-up Read more

Jordon Lennox-Lamb’s team lines up at the start of the new season with 13 drivers from nine different countries to compete for international honours in all classes, ranging from Mini to KZ.

Birel ART Racing presents its 2021 drivers

Birel ART Racing presents its 2021 drivers Read more

19 names have been confirmed by the Racing department of the Italian company, which will be present in all categories, from Mini to KZ, OKJ, OK and KZ2. They will soon be joined by a driver from the "Richard Mille Young Talent Academy" programme who is still to be nominated.

Alessandro Manetti: “This is the first time that the kart racing world has been confronted with such a difficult situation”

Alessandro Manetti: “This is the first time that the kart racing world has been confronted with such a difficult situation” Read more

Since the beginning of the 90s, the Italian Alessandro Manetti has made an impact on the highest level of kart racing. Three times FIA Karting European Champion between 1991 and 2007, double FIA Karting World Champion in Formula A and Formula Super A, his talent and the care with which he has maintained his physical condition have allowed him to stay at the top for many years both in the direct drive categories and at the wheel of a gearbox kart for different brands. He created his own team, Manetti Motorsport, in 2018, achieving very convincing results since last year with a growing number of drivers. In an interview conducted just after mid-June 2020, he shares his concerns as head of a private team.

The KZ and KZ2 European Championship kicks off in Wackersdorf

The KZ and KZ2 European Championship kicks off in Wackersdorf Read more

After the start of the OK and OK Junior European Championship in Angerville, France, on the weekend of May 5th in Wackersdorf, Germany, it’s the turn of the FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 shifter classes, where the CRG Racing Team boasts an important hall of fame with 24 titles, and the last 2 laurels won in KZ with Jorrit Pex in 2018 and Paolo De Conto in 2017.