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Russian karter loses racing licence over alleged Nazi salute
The Italian Automobile Club has revoked the racing licence of Russian karter Artem Severiukhin following the controversy over his alleged Nazi salute on the podium of a European championship event.
Russian karter faces FIA investigation over alleged Nazi salute
The FIA has launched an investigation into the behaviour of Russian karter Artem Severiukhin, who has been accused of showing a Nazi salute during a podium ceremony in Portugal last weekend.
LIVE: Watch the WSK Super Master Series final on Motorsport.com
The WSK Super Master Series reached its fourth and decisive round of the season at the Naples International Circuit in Sarno. Watch all the karting action live on Motorsport.com.
Michael Schumacher's kart track to be modernised
Michael Schumacher's famous kart track near his home of Kerpen-Manheim is to be modernised so it can host world championship events again, after being saved from demolition.
Karting Australia forms female commission
Karting Australia has formed the Women in Karting Commission in a bid to boost female participation in the sport.
International Court of Appeal upholds Corberi’s 15-year kart ban
Luca Corberi’s appeal against the FIA’s decision to ban him from racing for 15 years following his controversial behaviour in a world karting championship event has been rejected by the International Court of Appeal.
Karter Corberi to appeal 15-year ban at FIA hearing
Luca Corberi has appealed the FIA’s decision to ban him from racing for 15 years following his controversial behaviour in a world karting championship event, with a hearing set for later this month.
Why go-karting is an ideal first step for junior racers
Go-karting can both be used as a great training ground and bring an aspiring youngster into a large-scale international competition.
Protection declaration blocks Bathurst kart track
A 10-year declaration to protect a culturally significant site on top of Mount Panorama has stopped plans for a new kart track.
Disgraced kart racer handed 15-year FIA competition ban
The FIA has handed Luca Corberi a 15-year ban from racing following an incident at the world karting finals last October in Italy.
Ex-F1 driver Alguersuari to make racing return in karts
Former Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Jaime Alguersuari is planning a comeback to motorsport in the KZ shifter division of the world karting championship, six years after retiring aged 25.
McLaren F1 team signs 13-year-old American karting champion
The British team just signed 13-year-old American karting champion Ugo Ugochukwu to its young driver development program.
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Michele Mouton on Girls on Track: Women will win like I did
Michele Mouton is a true legend of our sport. Still the only woman to have won a world championship rallies, the sight of her wresting the mighty Audi Quattro and Peugeot 205 T16 in the 1980s, matching the top male rally drivers of the time, is as iconic as any moment of motorsport history.
FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars series on Motorsport.tv
The FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme moves closer to its conclusion as the selection process gets down to the final eight battling for a place in the Ferrari Driver Academy.
Motorsport Network supports FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars
Motorsport Network is proud to support the FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars initiative that will see one young female racer become part of the Ferrari Driver Academy with the chance to race in FIA Formula 4 as Ferrari’s first female driver.
F1 drivers condemn "unacceptable" behaviour of karter Corberi
Formula 1 drivers have condemned the behaviour of kart driver Luca Corberi as "unacceptable", as Italian authorities on Thursday suspended the racing licences of those involved in last weekend’s fracas.
Kart driver Corberi vows to never race again after brawl
Italian karter Luca Corberi, who caused outrage after throwing a bumper at a rival on Sunday before starting a fight, has apologised and vowed never to race again.
FIA launches investigation into "unacceptable" karting incident
Felipe Massa says those involved in the fight during a karting event at Lonato on Sunday will face "consequences" for their "unacceptable" behaviour as the FIA announced it has launched an investigation.
How Will Power Kart will give young drivers essential guidance
Team Penske-Chevrolet ace Will Power has set up his own karting brand, and while there will be fun projects within its scope, the main purpose will be providing young drivers of potential with a crucial headstart in terms of racing’s fundamentals. David Malsher-Lopez reports.
Motorsport UK launches Karting Esports Championship
Motorsport UK has launched the Karting Esports Championship in the wake of the cancellation of all motorsport due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vettel makes shifter kart debut in Tony Kart test
Ferrari Formula 1 star Sebastian Vettel got over his Russian Grand Prix disappointment by enjoying a day karting with renowned manufacturer and race team Tony Kart at Lonato in Italy on Monday.
Kremers takes FIA Karting World Championship title
Birel ART driver Marijn Kremers won the FIA Karting World Championship in the KZ category, beating Adrien Renaudin at the Lonato circuit.
Promoted: 2019 FIA Karting World Championship KZ class preview
The Lonato track made its return to the international calendar last year with the organisation of the second Competition of the FIA Karting European Championship - KZ & KZ2, but we need to go back to 1996 for the last World meeting on the South Garda Karting circuit with the CIK-FIA World Championship for Formula A and Super A. The Competition, which will take place from 19th to 22nd September on the most popular Italian circuit, is therefore a highly anticipated event in the world of karting.
Travisanutto becomes two-time karting world champion
Lorenzo Travisanutto became a two-time karting world champion by winning at a damp Alahärmä circuit as Thomas Ten Brinke triumphed in the junior category.
Promoted: 2019 FIA Karting World Championship preview
The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and Junior will take place in Finland from 6th to 8th September at the Alahärmä Powerpark circuit. A much-anticipated event for this country of motorsport enthusiasts, the major world event promises to be full of suspense on a spectacular and fast track with a big field of more than 200 drivers, gathering the best talents from 44 nations on five continents.
Emmo Fittipaldi Jr. lands major sponsor deal, aged 12
Kart racer Emmo Fittipaldi Jr., son of two-time Formula 1 world champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi, has landed a major sponsorship deal at the age of 12 years old.
Travisanutto wins European karting title, Amand junior champion
Reigning karting world champion Lorenzo Travisanutto claimed the 2019 CIK-FIA OK European title at Le Mans as rival Gabriele Mini won the season finale.
Interview: Felipe Massa shares his vision for karting's future
Eleven-time Formula 1 race winner Felipe Massa has been playing an active role in improving grassroots motorsport since taking over the presidency of the FIA's Karting Commission at the end of 2017.
India's karting c'ship overhauled, JK Tyre back as lead sponsor
JK Tyre has returned as the title sponsor of the National Karting Championship in 2019, coinciding with a major overhaul for the entry-level series.
Promoted: Charles Leclerc as you’ve never seen him drive before
In a perfect four-wheel drift, Charles Leclerc slides his kart at speed around a tight hairpin bend. With his fingertips, the Ferrari driver beautifully balances his steering with throttle inputs. Everything seems ordinary until you look at the surface he’s driving on. It’s a sheet of ice.
Sauber launches kart team with ex-Rosberg boss
Long-standing Formula 1 competitor Sauber has launched its own karting team in conjunction with the manufacturer that works with 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg.
Rosberg wins karting world title as team owner
Nico Rosberg has added another world championship title to his CV, with his Rosberg Racing Academy winning karting’s top accolade last weekend.
Massa targets karting in 2024 Olympics
Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa wants to take motorsport to the 2024 Olympic Games through his role as the president of the FIA’s karting commission.
Birel ART's Alva scores first EasyKart Italy podium of 2018
Birel ART India driver Ruhaan Alva notched up his first podium finish of 2018 in the fifth round of EasyKart Italian Championship.
Massa outlines vision to change karting
Former grand prix driver Felipe Massa has outlined his vision for the future of karting as he bids to help better prepare youngsters in their bid to get to Formula 1.
Brazilian kart race chief vows to ban “team disruption” tactics
One of the organisers of the 500 Milhas de Kart Granja Viana event, ex-IndyCar racer Felipe Giaffone, plans to stamp out the “disruption” between teams that led to an on-track brawl on Saturday.
Brazilian motorsport boss calls for action over kart fight
Confederação Brasileira de Automobilismo president Waldner Bernardo has called for serious action to be taken over the fight that broke out at the 500 Milhas de Kart Granja Viana event.
Massa saddened by Brazil kart “war” after on-track brawl
Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has apologised after one of his teammates appeared to attempt to strangle one of his rivals after they had crashed out of the 500 Milhas de Kart event.
Has the next big racing talent been discovered in Brazil?
A young karter could be the next big thing from Brazil and he has already been likened to Ayrton Senna.
Close finish at the 3-Hour endurance race at SRA Karting
The three-hour endurance race of karting of the Sodi World Series held Sunday at SRA Karting International turned into an intense and tight competition.
Rajiv, Aradhya, Ravindra crowned National Karting champions
The 2017 season of National Karting Championship concluded in Bangalore last weekend, with Arjun Rajiv, Yash Aradhya and Aaroh Ravindra winning in their respective categories.
Canadian Marco Signoretti takes 5th place at 24h Karting of Le Mans
Toronto, Ontario’s Marco Signoretti and his co-drivers of the Energy Corse team claimed a sensational fifth place overall at the 24 Hours of Karting of Le Mans this past weekend.
BRP launches Rotax electric powerpack for e-kart racing
BRP, the Canadian company that produces recreational products, has launched a new electric motor designed for e-kart racing.
One Canadian will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans in karting
Toronto, Ontario’s Marco Signoretti will contest this year’s 24 Hours of Karting at Le Mans as part of the Energy Corse team.
Britons Keirle, Patterson become 2017 karting world champions
Danny Keirle and Dexter Patterson triumphed in the OK and OK-Junior classes of the CIK-FIA karting world championship on home soil at the PF International track.
Mick Doohan's son among Red Bull's latest junior intake
Red Bull has added four karting drivers to its junior programme, including Jack Doohan, son of motorcycle legend Mick.
Canadian National Karting Championships to be held at Mosport Kartways
The 2017 Canadian National Karting Championships will be staged at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's karting facility on August 25 to 27.
Moroccan Taoufik becomes European karting champion
Sami Taoufik claimed the 2017 CIK-FIA European OK championship after finishing fifth in the final round at Kristianstad.
The road to higher classes of four-wheeler racing begins with karting.
Alonso hits back at Schumacher's criticism of karting track
Fernando Alonso has hit back at Ralf Schumacher after the ex-Formula 1 driver criticised the Spaniard’s karting facility in Oviedo.
Mohsin scores first podium in European karting
Rising karting star Shahan Ali Mohsin secured a podium finish in the second round of Central European Karting Championship in Austria last weekend.
Novalak, Rosso claim WSK Super Masters titles
Anglo-Swiss youngster Clement Novalak has clinched one of the most reputable karting titles of the season, the WSK Super Masters OK crown.
Alva takes second win in Italy's EasyKart championsip
10-year-old Indian karter Ruhaan Alva secured his second victory in Italy’s EasyKart Championship on Sunday.
Alva wins on EasyKart debut in Italy
10-year-old Ruhaan Alva put on a dominant show in the first round of EasyKart Championship in Italy, winning on his debut outing.
Large contingent of racing in Ocala
Another large contingent of racing in Ocala where weather could play a factor in the championship on Sunday.
Nissan Micra Cup team wins Pole Position 4-Hour karting race
The indoor karting event that traditionally marks the opening of a new racing season in Eastern Canada – the Pole Position 4-Hour karting race – was held this past weekend at Kart-O-Mania in Montreal.
Impressive turnout leads to championship fights
Palm Beach Karting played host to the VCI powered by AM Engines Florida Winter Tour
190 competitors strap on the Vortex power plants in near perfect conditions
Kart360 is back in Florida this weekend in Jupiter, Florida at Palm Beach Karting
Rotax FWT kicks off in Homestead, FL
MAXSpeed now look to the opening round of Rotax and the Rotax MAX Challenge
Big names and heavy hitters have shown their faces with victories.