Official debut of the FIA Anti-Launch system
One of the most notable aspects of the weekend was the debut of the new rear axle anti-rollover protections. The device proved its effectiveness in several incidents across the sessions, cushioning or preventing potential flips. However, during the final qualifying heat in the OK category, a rollover still occurred, confirming that on-track safety remains a priority area for ongoing work.
One of the most notable aspects of the weekend was the debut of the new rear axle anti-rollover protections. The device proved its effectiveness in several incidents across the sessions, cushioning or preventing potential flips. However, during the final qualifying heat in the OK category, a rollover still occurred, confirming that on-track safety remains a priority area for ongoing work.
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In the first COTF weekend, the controversial system made its official debut after initial tests in 2025. Just one rollover was recorded over the entire weekend, but it's too soon to make overall assessments
OK-Junior Final: Frasnelli without rivals
The OK-Junior final was a monologue signed by Julian Frasnelli (Tony Kart-Vortex, no. 35). The Italian driver took the lead from the start and held it for all 20 laps on schedule, never giving anything to his pursuers. A solid and mature performance that left little room for debate.
Behind him, Priam Bruno (KR-Iame, no. 71) grabbed an excellent second place, finishing +1.112 from the winner. Third step on the podium for Daniel Miron Lorente (KR-Iame, no. 53) at +1.761, in a race that was overall controlled up front.
The action came from the battle in the chasing pack, with spectacular comebacks that kept fans glued to the boxes. Standing out is Oliveri Sini (KR-Iame, no. 56): starting from 34th on the grid, he literally climbed through the field lap by lap with 17 overtakes, crossing the line in 17th. A display of grit and determination that captured the paddock's attention. Notable also was Lucas Palacio's (KR-Iame, no. 64) comeback, rising from 13th to 5th.
The race also saw numerous penalties: Zvarich Marat (no. 43) was disqualified for contact, while several drivers—including Poujol Jean (no. 32), Pelfrene Teo (no. 73), and Ianni Antonio (no. 31)—received 5-second penalties for code of conduct violations. Among the weekend's low points, the OKJ elimination of Lorenzo Di Pietrantonio stands out—the young Italian expected among the protagonists after shining in the WSK. A series of on-track mishaps during the heats excluded him from the pre-finals, depriving the race of one of the most anticipated performers going in.
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The OK podium with Dean Hoogendoorn, James Anagnostiadis and Lev Krutoholov
OK Final: Hoogendoorn outsmarts Krutoholov
The OK final delivered one of the weekend's most thrilling finishes. Dean Hoogendoorn (Parolin-TM, no. 270), starting from 3rd on the grid, was precise and incisive to the very last meter, prevailing at the line with the best lap time of 47.331 and an average speed of 122.69 km/h.
In the end, though, he was dangerously closed down by James Anagnostiadis (KR-Iame, no. 258), who finished second at +0.843, confirming a high-level performance throughout the weekend. Lev Krutoholov (Energy Corse-Iame, no. 301) had to settle for third on the podium at +6.471, with the knowledge of having delivered a race of great substance.
Among other protagonists, Filippo Sala (Birel ART-Iame, no. 295) staged one of the day's best comebacks, moving from 19th to 7th. Penalties in this category too: Crisan Ilie Tristan (no. 218), Bruno Blanco (no. 255), and Bosco Arias (no. 227) received 5-second additions for warning flags and irregular bumpers.
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