Cremona opens the second half of the season: the Easykart Trophy enters its hottest phase

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New winners, intense Finals and a paddock more alive than ever during the fourth round of the 2026 season.

The fourth round of the Easykart Trophy marked the beginning of the second half of the season, the moment when every detail really starts to matter more. The standings are starting to take shape, the pressure keeps rising and every race can change the face of the championship. Because from now on, everything can still be turned upside down.

The Cremona Circuit delivered an intense weekend both on and off track: huge participation across all categories, Finals fought until the very last metres, new protagonists and many first-time winners that made this event even more special.

The winners were: Francesco Vurro (Easykart 60 Under 10), Herman Bilushchenko (Easykart 60), Nicolas De Bortoli (Easykart 100), Marco Difino (Easykart 125), Marco Sertore (Easykart 125 Master), Daniele D’Urso (BMB Challenge), Lorenzo Bellandi (TM Kart Challenge R2), Gianluca Cardin (TM Kart Challenge R2 Master), Marco Chiarello (TM Kart Challenge R3).

The atmosphere inside the paddock was made even more special by the return of the ApEasy on Saturday evening, one of the most appreciated moments of the Trophy. During the weekend, Sebastian Micker also received the “Czech Best Driver” award in memory of Petr ?erný, dedicated to the memory of an important figure for the Easykart family.
 
Easykart 60 Academy: experience and learning on track in Cremona

The Easykart Academy was once again one of the protagonists in Cremona, with the project dedicated to the youngest drivers and to those preparing for the jump into the upper Trophy categories enjoying a weekend made of learning, emotions and track activity.
Between technical briefings, on-track sessions and step-by-step coaching, the young drivers continued their development path alongside instructor Sabino De Castro, once again a key reference point for the Academy during the Cremona round.
The traditional final podium ceremony was also part of the weekend, with smiles, enthusiasm and the desire to keep chasing a passion that starts right here.
 
Easykart 60 Under 10: second consecutive win for Francesco Vurro
Another confirmation arrived in Cremona: Francesco Vurro continues his great momentum and secured another win after already triumphing in Viterbo. ??
A very consistent race day for Vurro, who won the Sprint Race, set the fastest lap in the Final and crossed the line second overall.
Diego Schiaffino finished second in category ahead of Mattia Capello, while Samuele Sartori and Noah Pantuso completed the top five, with Pantuso also taking pole position in qualifying.
 
Easykart 60: first win for Herman Bilushchenko
The Cremona round delivered intense racing and plenty of twists, with Herman Bilushchenko claiming his first overall victory in the category after a Final that remained wide open until the very end.
After building up his pace during the day, Bilushchenko took the win ahead of Theo Ganadik and Massimo Cammunci, separated by less than one second at the flag. Leonardo Stefanelli finished fourth ahead of Bryan Distaso in fifth. Fastest lap went to Diego Borsari.
Francesco De Luise had crossed the finish line first, but was later excluded from the final classification due to a technical irregularity after an extremely strong weekend that included pole position and Sprint Race victory.

Easykart 100: first win for Nicolas De Bortoli
A new winner emerged in Easykart 100 at Cremona, with Nicolas De Bortoli taking victory after a very solid and consistent Final.
After a weekend that saw Alessandro Cereda among the main protagonists with pole position, Sprint Race win and fastest lap in the Final, it was De Bortoli who completed the job in the decisive race, finishing ahead of Giovanni Ripoli and Cereda.
Christian Miori ended just outside the podium positions, followed by Leonardo Rossini in fifth place.
 
Easykart 125: first victory for Marco Difino
Easykart 125 also delivered a new winner in Round 4, with Marco Difino securing his first win in the category after a very strong weekend.
Difino started building his perfect race day already from the Sprint Race before converting everything into victory in the Final with a solid and clean performance until the chequered flag.
Lorenzo Magli finished second after staying in the leading group throughout the day, while Kevin Collini completed the podium after a very intense Final.
A special mention also goes to Flavio Pizzio, author of a great pole position in qualifying. Fastest lap in the Final went instead to Riccardo Di Persia.
 
Easykart 125 Master: Marco Sertore makes it three in a row in Cremona

Marco Sertore’s strong momentum continues: the Italian driver secured his third consecutive victory in Cremona, confirming himself as one of the main protagonists in this phase of the season.
After taking pole position as well, Sertore completed another top-level race day by winning the Final ahead of Marco Cordini and Thomas Brundu, respectively second and third.
Brundu had won the morning Sprint Race and also set the fastest lap in the Final, once again proving to be among the fastest drivers of the weekend.
 
BMB Challenge: Daniele D’Urso returns and wins in Cremona

Round 4 of the BMB Challenge delivered one of the best stories of the weekend: after almost two years away from racing, Daniele D’Urso immediately returned to victory in Cremona at the end of an almost perfect race day.
D’Urso opened the day with pole position in qualifying, then took the Sprint Race victory before completing the job in the Final after a battle that stayed open until the chequered flag.
Behind him finished Andrea Calabrese, author of a great comeback and involved in a sprint finish decided by just 21 thousandths of a second. David Ostapenko completed the podium after another solid race at the front. Fastest lap in the Final went to Cristian Mora.
A special mention also for Sebastian Micker, awarded as “Czech Best Driver” in memory of Petr ?erný, a recognition dedicated to the memory of an important figure for the Easykart family.
 
TM Kart Challenge R2: Lorenzo Bellandi wins overall, Gianluca Cardin on top in Master

Round 4 of the TM Kart Challenge R2 saw Lorenzo Bellandi as one of the main protagonists of the day, claiming his second consecutive victory together with Sprint Race win and fastest lap in the Final after another top-level weekend.
After a very consistent Final, Bellandi crossed the line ahead of Luca Romeo and Pietro Fioravanti, both also protagonists at the front throughout the race day. Pole position in qualifying went instead to Luca Romeo.
In the TM Kart Challenge R2 Master, Gianluca Cardin took the victory ahead of Manuel Tassi and Enzo Pirovano, also finishing in an excellent seventh place overall in the Final. Cardin had also won the morning Sprint Race, while Manuel Tassi secured pole position. Fastest lap in the Final went to Enzo Pirovano.

TM Kart Challenge R3: Chiarello shines in Cremona
Marco Chiarello took the win in the Final after a solid and strong performance in the decisive phase of the weekend, managing both pace and pressure until the chequered flag.
Behind him finished Alessio Baldi and Massimiliano Pezzucchi, author of a nine-position comeback during the Final.
The Sprint Race was won by Angelo Lombardo, while Riccardo Rigodanza set the fastest lap in the Final. Pole position in qualifying had gone to Pezzucchi.


The Easykart Trophy leaves Cremona after a weekend that once again confirmed all the value of the 2026 season: open categories, new protagonists and races capable of staying alive until the final metres. 
With Round 4 now completed, the championship officially enters its most intense phase. The fight for the titles is more open than ever.

The next appointment is set for June 14th at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo for Round 5 of the season.
More information about the event will be communicated soon.

Press Release by: Birel Art - 20/05/26

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