Interview about Karting
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16/05/22
We went to Franciacorta Karting Track to visit Raffaella Giacomini, the woman that works in the incredible international-level ascent of this highly appreciated track. Her skills and references were known a bit by everyone in the karting world, due also for her past in Tony Kart. In a short time she, together with Stefano Bonara, gained remarkable notoriety across the globe, positioning themselves in the elite of the FIA Karting circuits. Here is how they did it. (words M. Boscariol)
Raffaella, how are the on-track activities going?
I'd say we're very happy! It's now a year and a half that we've been open, exactly since July 10, 2020. The year 2020 was a break-in...
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11/05/22
The Alphatauri 's Japanese driver turns 22 today. After a promising start in Formula 1 is called this year to confirm that he is up to par.
The funny thing is that he doesn’t remember what was his first feeling in karting: «Honestly, I didn't remember what I said at the time, but my dad says, 'you told me this is...
Stories
11/05/22
The European KZ and KZ2 Championship starts in Genk, the track that probably more than any other has always expressed the values of the 125 shifter class at its best.
The queen class is also ready to take to the track. Even if with the formula of only two races - not very appreciated by the sector - to define the new European Champions. The Genk track is the most...
Interview
10/05/22
Akbar Ebrahim, accepted the nomination to become the new President of the FIA's International Karting Commission (CIK) in early February 2022 to replace Felipe Massa in the role, while the former Formula 1 driver takes the lead of the Drivers’ Commission, thereby reserving his seat on the World Motorsports Council. by Jen Wade
The former Indian Rally and Racing champion who currently heads the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) in his second term, has been instrumental in establishing the foundation of young...
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07/05/22
If we think of a Dutch driver who has rivaled Hamilton, 100% of you would not think of Giedo Van Der Garde, winner of a Formula Super A World Championship in karts in 2002. His career towards Formula 1 was interrupted - forever - in an abrupt and unprecedented manner. (F.M)
And to think that Van Der Garde's karting career had ended under the best auspices: a World Championship won in Italy, for the CRG colors in the queen class where he had got the better of drivers...
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03/05/22
With the victory in Zuera in the second round of the European OKJ Championship, Nathan Tye brought Sodikart back to the top in Direct Drive, too.
Tye's victory has already been defined as historic by many and we want to define it as necessary for karting’s future. The "driver with sunglasses" (by now a tradition on the...
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27/04/22
The 2022 FIA Karting stage lands in Zuera, a track that has been crucial in the history of recent karting.
When one thinks of Spanish tracks, the first name that comes to mind is definitely Zuera, a venue that has hosted the big names in motorsport and that has repeatedly determined the outcome of races...
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11/04/22
The FIA announces through an official press release that measures will be taken following the Roman salute gesture made by the Russian driver during the awards ceremony.
The gesture of Artem Severiukhin on the podium of the 1st round of the OK European Championship in Portimao will have consequences. The FIA will shortly communicate what disciplinary measures will be...
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10/04/22
After a winning season debut in Bahrain and the second place in Saudi Arabia, the Monegasque driver (extremely fast in karting, too) also dominates Sunday’s Australian GP, and is sure to be a key player this Formula 1 season.
You readers certainly know that Leclerc launched his own line of chassis in 2019, namely Charles Leclerc Kart by Lennox Racing, in collaboration with Birel Art. Leclerc’s gentle but determined...
Stories
06/04/22
The Fia Karting European Championship is about to start with the first OK/OKJ round on the Portimao circuit, a stage in Portugal which has already been exciting and unpredictable at the 2020 World Championship and, above all, in the third round of the 2016 European Championship.
In the hope that the weather conditions will be favourable, thus avoiding an event with little credibility for the image of karting (as happened at the 2020 World Championship run with rain due to...
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01/04/22
At the head of one of karting history’s most symbolic companies, the "Red Army" Boss is a fixed presence in the company and on the track. (F.M.)
Not all enthusiasts may be aware that the Birel Art squadron was born as a direct and explicit wish of Ronni, when in 1995, a new era began for Birel with the official return to competitions. In fact...
Interview
31/03/22
She’s a new inspiration, exceeding her own expectations and is full of gratitude for the support. A teenage karter dedicated to being the best she can and proving that her commitment is paying off, while she juggles studying to have a future in business, in-between all the track time and travel.
If you don’t know her name yet, Tereza Bábíčková wrote her way into the history books of karting when she physically outperformed a star-studded, talented field of Senior...
Interview
30/03/22
The last edition of the Vroom Award was a success and above all an edition full of novelties, such as the one concerning the youngest ever winner.
Nikita Ljubimov, who entered by right in the list of candidates for our award, especially after winning the Micro Max title at the Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain, reached record numbers during the...
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30/03/22
Max Verstappen, 2021 F1 World Champion, won the duel against Chares Leclerc in Jeddah. And what a duel! But few know that the rivalry with Leclerc goes back to the days of karting
On Vroom of June 2016 we celebrated his first victory in Formula 1 (the youngest ever) with Red Bull in Barcelona, two and a half years after the world title in KZ (won with CRG powered by Tm)....
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29/03/22
From being a great season-starter classic, the Trophy in memory of Andrea Margutti has changed its skin over the years, also due to an increasingly packed race calendar. But it hasn't lost its charm: this year too, almost 300 participants. (F.M.)
It’s been years since it was held on the historical track of Parma (closed in 2008), but in today's complex and evolved karting scenario, the Margutti Trophy remains a certainty at the...
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28/03/22
Karif is the new frame approved by Haase for the single-speed and multi-speed classes for the two-year period 2022-2023. A body designed to guarantee maximum performance and durability combined with a line of top-of-the-range magnesium accessories.
It is always a pleasure to talk about karts with Jorn Haase, one of the few to have won a World Championship both as a constructor and as a driver. For the 2022/2023 homologation he has launched the...
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19/03/22
Beyond the regulatory aspects, it is worth noting that fairings have improved safety in many ways in the event of an accident. (F.M)
"It's nothing but plastic anyway." "It's just a way to make you spend money." Fairings in karting are a divisive topic, and we're not just talking about the eternal...
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17/03/22
Ennio Gandolfi (winner of two 100 Junior world championships and the Super ICC world championship) explains the track’s features.
As anticipated on March 10th, the second round of the European KZ-KZ2 Championship scheduled for June 19th will surprisingly take place at the kart Cremona Circuit.
It must be said that the track is...
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17/03/22
The FIA has issued an informative note that reminds us of the rules regarding the use of helmet-mounted action cameras, as well as a couple of memoranda on other appendages and visors.
In many "adrenaline-powered" sports, the use of action cameras - whose accessories allow them to be mounted almost anywhere - has been part of the game for years. However, safety has often...
Interview
05/03/22
The 2021 UAE F4 Champion made his official Formula 3 debut in tests carried out on the circuit where the season’s first round is scheduled on March 20.
“This wasn't the plan for 2022, but when Carlin called, we couldn't turn down this opportunity.” After winning on his debut in an F.4 single-seater at the...
