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2026 CALENDAR – The FIA has confirmed the key FIA Karting events for 2026, below. Details of the three Arrive-and-Drive Continental Championships and Arrive-and-Drive World Cup will be announced at a later date.
SWISS WATCH – The winners in the WSK Final Cup will each receive a Vulcain watch. The historic Swiss fine watchmaking brand was established in 1858. “Throughout the three rounds of the series, Vulcain will reward the overall winners in each category with an exclusive timepiece” a statement read. “This prize is a tangible symbol of the dedication and precision required to succeed in motorsport. With the announcement of this partnership, the Final Cup reaffirms its position not only as a showcase for emerging talent, but also as a benchmark event capable of attracting sponsors and collaborations of international standing.”
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BACK TO SCHOOL KIDDIES – Speaking of WSK, the karting promoter has announced a collaboration with A’ksent Suisse Global Education to provide students 10-years old and above who are participating in WSK events with “a flexible, international and personalized educational model, designed to balance sporting commitments with academic achievement.”
A’ksent Suisse Global Education is an international online institution founded ten years ago to support high-level competitive student-athletes. With this new initiative, the two organisations have a shared vision: to support young karting talents and prepare them for a future of excellence, both on and off the track.
ROTAX ENDUROS – A new endurance event for Rotax racers will be held at Genk, Belgium, next year. The Rotax Racing Club Team Trophy that will feature four half-hour races, plus four 1-hour races, on May 31. Teams made of two to four drivers from across the globe will score points across these races to determine the final result. Minimum age is 13 years, minimum height is 157cm and maximum number of teams is 36.
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