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The World Motor Sport Council approved the details and technical regulations for the inaugural FIA ‘Arrive and Drive’ Karting World Cup which will take place from 14–16 November 2025 at the LYL International Circuit in Malaysia.
This first-of-its-kind event will mark a significant milestone in the implementation of the FIA’s Global Karting Plan, launched in December 2024, which aims to broaden access to grassroots motor sport, widen global talent pathways and contribute to the broader FIA goal of doubling motor sport participation worldwide.
The new competition will adopt a cost-effective ‘Arrive and Drive’ format and utilise CIK-FIA homologated or approved equipment. Designed to lower financial barriers and ensure technical parity, this inclusive approach ensures the competition is accessible to talented drivers who may not otherwise have the financial means to compete in traditional international karting competitions.
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To ensure broad international representation, registration will initially be exclusively open to National Sporting Authorities (ASNs), each entitled to nominate one driver. In line with the competition’s objective to showcase and support emerging talent, drivers with prior experience in FIA Karting Championships and Cups will not be eligible, although those who have competed in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy may apply.
The event will include two categories: Junior (12–14 years) and Senior (14–19 years), each capped at 54 drivers. The top three finishers in each category will qualify for the FIA Karting Excellence Centre shootout, alongside the top three drivers from other FIA Karting Championships. The Senior winner will receive a prestigious scholarship to support their progression to FIA Formula 4, while the Junior winner will receive a budget contribution towards their next season in an FIA Karting Championship.
FIA Karting Commission (CIK) President, Akbar Ebrahim, said: “The Global Karting Plan is already delivering real change and development to the karting landscape. When looking at how we could make the sport more accessible around the world, the arrive and drive – single spec concept made complete sense to work alongside the existing structure of the FIA Championships. We are promoting this parallel development pathway for drivers in the arrive and drive – single spec format, and the creation of the World Cup approved today by the World Council is a very important piece of the puzzle.
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