Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato
Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato saw the Birel ART Racing Team welcome a number of newcomers alongside some familiar faces at a well-attended meeting.
New Lonato circuit record in KZ2 with LeCont
New Lonato circuit record in KZ2 with LeCont

New Lonato circuit record in KZ2 with...

New Lonato circuit record in KZ2 with LeCont

New Lonato circuit record in KZ2 with LeCont

The 'prime' tyres developed by the manufacturer LeCont continue to delight drivers and teams. Throughout the season, the WSK Promotion protagonists in OK took advantage of LeCont's...
Tony Kart: success in OK class at the Final Cup in Lonato
Tony Kart: success in OK class at the Final Cup in Lonato

Tony Kart: success in OK class at the...

Tony Kart: success in OK class at the Final Cup in Lonato

Tony Kart: success in OK class at the Final Cup in Lonato

On the occasion of the first out of the two rounds of the Series promoted by WSK Promotion, held at the South Garda Karting track (Italy), the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR finish on the first step of the...
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The winners of the opening round of the...

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The first round of the WSK Final Cup ended with the victories of Marchesi (OKN), Orlando (OKNJ), Loomets (MINI U10), Frasnelli (MINI Gr.3), Sala (OKJ), Pavan (OK) and Kajak (KZ2). The next round will...
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK...

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

The entry list for the first of the two WSK Final Cup events at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato has reached 400 drivers, marking another important milestone in WSK Promotion's 19th year...
WSK Final Cup in Lonato, ready for the grand finale
WSK Final Cup in Lonato, ready for the grand finale

WSK Final Cup in Lonato, ready for the...

WSK Final Cup in Lonato, ready for the grand finale

WSK Final Cup in Lonato, ready for the grand finale

With 43 heats required to determine the finalists of the first round of the WSK Final Cup at South Garda Karting in Lonato, it is now time for the final phase on Sunday, November 10th. The Prefinals...
The first heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first leaders
The first heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first leaders

The first heats of the WSK Final Cup...

The first heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first leaders

The first heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first leaders

After qualifying practice, the first qualifying heats on Friday named the initial leaders of the big karting event by WSK Promotion.
The protagonists of qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato
The protagonists of qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The protagonists of qualifying practice...

The protagonists of qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The protagonists of qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

The qualifying practice has been completed with the pole positions going to Trefilov (KZ2), Pavan (OK), Calleja (OKJ), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3 U10), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Kumpen (OKNJ) and Tonalini (OKN).
Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato
Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

The entry list for the first of the two WSK Final Cup events at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato has reached 400 drivers, marking another important milestone in WSK Promotion's 19th year...
A total of 400 drivers at the WSK Final Cup in Lonato
A total of 400 drivers at the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

A total of 400 drivers at the WSK Final...

A total of 400 drivers at the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

A total of 400 drivers at the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

Another important event by WSK Promotion, the opening round of the WSK Final Cup 2024, will take place from November 6th to 10th. All the categories, namely ,MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2 will be...
350 drivers expected for the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato
350 drivers expected for the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

350 drivers expected for the opening...

350 drivers expected for the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

350 drivers expected for the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

Big participation in the opener of the WSK Final Cup 2024 of November 6-10 in Lonato for categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2.
The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready
The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready

The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025...

The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready

The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready

WSK Promotion announces the calendar of the WSK and Rotax events for season 2025 (*Pending confirmation by ASN). The WSK 2025 events: WSK Winter Test, WSK Super Master Series in 5 rounds, the brand...
Registrations to the WSK Final Cup are accepted from October 8th
Registrations to the WSK Final Cup are accepted from October 8th

Registrations to the WSK Final Cup are...

Registrations to the WSK Final Cup are accepted from October 8th

Registrations to the WSK Final Cup are accepted from October 8th

The WSK Final Cup 2024 will unfold in two rounds: the first in Lonato on November 10th, the second in Cremona on November 24th. The categories on track will be: MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK, KZ2. 
The WSK Euro Series 2024 crowned its Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2024 crowned its Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2024 crowned its...

The WSK Euro Series 2024 crowned its Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2024 crowned its Champions

The second and closing round of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno crowned its champions: Scott Lindblom in OK, Jack Iliffe in OKJ, Daniel Miron Lorente in MINI Gr.3, Mason Robertson in MINI Gr.3 U10,...
Livestream Finals Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Livestream Finals Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream Finals Round 2 of the 2024...

Livestream Finals Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream Finals Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

The WSK Euro Series is ready to contest its second and decisive round at the International Napoli Circuit in Sarno over the weekend of September 29th. This will be the final act of the series that...
The results of the heats ahead of the Final stages of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno
The results of the heats ahead of the Final stages of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

The results of the heats ahead of the...

The results of the heats ahead of the Final stages of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

The results of the heats ahead of the Final stages of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Saturday's qualifying heats of the second and final round of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, along with the pole sitters from Friday, have provided the first...
Qualifying of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno
Qualifying of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Qualifying of the WSK Euro Series in...

Qualifying of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Qualifying of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

The second and closing round of the WSK Euro Series is underway at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno. Heats will be taking place on Saturday, while the Finals with Live TV Streaming will be on...
Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

The WSK Euro Series is ready to contest its second and decisive round at the International Napoli Circuit in Sarno over the weekend of September 29th. This will be the final act of the series that...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

The WSK Euro Series is ready to contest its second and decisive round at the International Napoli Circuit in Sarno over the weekend of September 29th. This will be the final act of the series that...

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. 

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. 

The WSK Euro Series heads Franciacorta for its first round

The WSK Euro Series heads Franciacorta for its first round Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. The second round will be on September 29th in Sarno. 

The WSK Euro Series in Sarno is back to the original date of September 29th. OK-N to be present in Franciacorta too.

The WSK Euro Series in Sarno is back to the original date of September 29th. OK-N to be present in Franciacorta too. Read more

Due to some scheduling issues, the second round in Sarno is moved back to the date of September 29th with the MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK categories on track.

The WSK Euro Series round of Sarno has been anticipated to July 14th

The WSK Euro Series round of Sarno has been anticipated to July 14th Read more

The round of Sarno has been anticipated from September 29th  to July 14th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2 on track. The opening round in Franciacorta has been confirmed for June 30th. Entries accepted from May 31st.  

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship, held at the circuit of La Conca, their Tony Kart Rookie triumphs in Race 1 of the MINI Gr.3 with the rookie Achille Rea.

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca Read more

The KZ2 class ended up with almost 90 drivers in the overall standings of the WSK Open Series. Cristian Bertuca, who finished 2nd in the first round at Franciacorta, gave Birel ART Racing victory and the title in the second round at La Conca. Bertuca, who has already won the WSK Super Master Series, confirms his competitiveness and that of Birel ART / TM Kart, while we still have to wait a month and a half for the start of the European KZ / KZ2 Championship.

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second and last appointment of the WSK Open Series, their Tony Kart Rookie hits a wonderful double win with Leonardo Gorski, first in the MINI Gr.3, and Achille Rea, indisputable leader in the MINI Gr.3 U10.

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings Read more

With almost a third of the field equipped with French chassis, Sodi was by far the most represented brand in KZ2 at La Conca for the second and final round of the WSK Open Series. A regular at the front, Emilien Denner was undoubtedly one of the protagonists of the meeting. A superb 2nd in the Final, he returned to 3rd in the Championship, while Senna Van Walstijn secured 2nd place. Thanks to Mattéo Spirgel and Giuseppe Palomba, the French brand placed four chassis in the top 10 of both the Final and the Championship.

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca Read more

The winners of the WSK Open Series 2024 are: Niccolò Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10), Stan Ratajski (MINI Gr.3), Ilia Berezkin (OK-NJ), Karol Pasiewicz (OK-N), Cristian Bertuca (KZ2) and Davide Forè (KZ2 Masters).

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series will award the titles on Saturday, May 11th at the International Circuit La Conca.

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off Read more

Qualifying practice at the International Circuit La Conca launched the protagonists of the second round.

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta Read more

Due to ongoing renovation works at the Viterbo Circuit not yet completed, the WSK Super Cup/National Trophy and the single round of the Italian KZN Championship will take place at Franciacorta on the same dates of September 6-8.

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

 

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

At the first appointment of the WSK Promotion series, their Tony Kart Rookie powered by Vortex engine achieved second place in the MINI Gr.3 with the Racing Team driver Oliver Sini.

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2 Read more

The 2024 WSK Open Series kicked off in Franciacorta with a large field of 82 drivers in the KZ2 category and a sensational overall result for the Sodikart brand: victory for Senna Van Walstijn, two Sodi chassis on the podium and six in the top 12! The French team, with the support of CPB Sport, provided their drivers with particularly high-performance equipment for this major international event.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta. Read more

The victory went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Berezkin (OK-NJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Truchot (MINI Gr.3) and Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10).

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Karting revelation Tijmen van der Helm joins MP Motorsport for F4 debut
Bas Kaligis
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Karting revelation Tijmen van der Helm joins MP Motorsport for F4 debut

Young karting sensation Tijmen van der Helm will switch to single-seater car racing with MP Motorsport this year, the 15-year-old from Den Hoorn in the Netherlands deciding to step up to Formula 4 with the Dutch team.

The karter, who caused a stir in 2017 by winning the Rotax Max Junior Grand Finals with his family team, is making the switch to cars after just one year in OK karts, a season in which he participated in the DKM series, the WSK Masters Series and the CIK-FIA European Championship. Van der Helm finished tenth in the season-closing World Championship event despite describing 2018 as a learning year.

Van der Helm warmed up to single-seater racing this winter by participating in selected races of the UAE F4 Championship, immediately taking one victory, three podium finishes and a fastest lap. 

"I am really looking forward to my first year in motorsport", says Van der Helm. "The races in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have really whetted my appetite. Winning the final race at Dubai couldn't have been better. I hope to continue that momentum with MP into the regular F4 season.”

"Good things come fast", says Sander Dorsman, team manager at MP Motorsport, "And that also goes for Tijmen. The past few years he has often surprised us with his performance on the karting tracks. With his talent and speed, he is ready for a switch to motorsport. We can't wait to give him a winning car.”

Van der Helm's first karting success came in 2013 as he claimed the Dutch Cadet championship. Two seasons of poles and podiums in Rotax Minimax led to a runner-up spot in the 2016 Dutch Rotax Junior series. In 2017, his first international season, Van der Helm won the Dutch, European and World Rotax Max Championships and came second in the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy.

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