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PRESENTATION DOSSIER FIA Karting 2020 SEASON 1 CONTENTS 04 Introduction 06 Karting 08 Karting drivers before becoming F1 Champions 12 The CIK-FIA 16 The Promoter RGMMC Group 18 The 2020 Racing Season 20 The OK Competitions 26 The OK-Junior Competitions 32 The KZ Competitions 38 The KZ2 Competitions 44 The FIA Karting Academy Trophy 52 The Partners 54 The Circuits 74 Contacts 2 2 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 3 3 INTRODUCTION Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has a mandate to govern the practice of motor sport worldwide by the authorities of 144 nations. Through the International Karting Commission (CIK-FIA), it awards the only official titles of FIA Karting World and European Champion at the end of the most prestigious Competitions, which are organised in collaboration with its Promoter RGMMC Group and the National Sporting Authorities (ASN) concerned. n addition to motor sport, the FIA is also I concerned with automobile mobility and tourism, with safety as a priority. The purpose of this dossier is to present the Karting discipline as well as the various FIA Karting Championships, Cups and Trophies for the 2020 season. 4 4 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 5 5 KARTING Invented by the Americans in the 1950s, Karting quickly became a great success in Europe and today is a fully-fledged motorsport discipline. arting is a great school of life for young K people and the best way to learn about driving and racing. The best route for the future car Champions, Karting is also practiced by enthusiasts who devote all their energy to it. The FIA Karting Championships are open to drivers from the age of 12, with no upper age limit. Although the kart is basically a machine of simple design, the high standard of competition makes it a very high level sport where ultra-competent professional teams compete against each other. The spectacle provided by Karting events has an intensity rarely seen in motor sport. The closeness of the track, a succession of races throughout the weekend, constant suspense and the beauty of the struggle for victory make it an exciting discipline to experience for both specialists and the general public. In addition, karting is particularly suitable for live TV viewing and sharing on social networks. 6 6 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 7 7 KARTING DRIVERS BEFORE BECOMING F1 CHAMPIONS The history of motorsport includes innumerable Champions who have stood out in karting before reaching Formula 1 or shining in other disciplines. KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN SEBASTIAN VETTEL AYRTON SENNA ALAIN PROST LEWIS HAMILTON NICO ROSBERG MICHAEL SCHUMACHER FERNANDO ALONSO JEAN-ERIC VERGNE ROBERT KUBICA 8 8 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 9 9 JULES BIANCHI VALTTERI BOTTAS ESTEBAN OCON PIERRE GASLY MAX VERSTAPPEN DANIIL KVYAT CHARLES LECLERC ALEXANDER ALBON CARLOS SAINZ JR. ROMAIN GROSJEAN GEORGE RUSSELL LANDO NORRIS 10 10 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 11 11 ts main missions are to ensure the President of the CIK-FIA: THE CIK-FIA I unity of Karting, to promote and Felipe Massa develop the practice of the discipline Created in 1962, the International Karting Commission is an throughout the world, to develop integral part of the International Automobile Federation, as are sporting and technical regulations and to establish the International the commissions of the other disciplines of motorsport. Competition calendar. 12 12 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 13 13 in the field of its owner Roland communication and media coverage RGMMC, PROMOTER of the events by providing live video Geidel, President James Geidel viewing during the events and by OF THE FIA KARTING and the team that has been partnering with Motorsport.tv for CHAMPIONSHIPS around for many years. broadcast around the world. ncreasing the audience for The RGMMC Group is the Official Promoter of the FIA Karting I Karting Competitions, attracting European and World Championships for the period of 2018- new partners and working closely with ASNs (national federations) 2020 (with the exception of Superkart). Based in Switzerland, are the priorities of RGMMC Group. RGMMC Group is renowned for the great experience The Promoter also develops the 14 14 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON 1515 15 The FIA Karting Academy Trophy brings Race format THE FIA KARTING together the best prospects between Free practice from Thursday the ages of 12 and 14 from around 40 ___________ SPORTING SEASON countries around the world to compete on a one-make basis. Qualifying Practice on Friday ___________ The CIK-FIA and its promoter organise three FIA Karting World The CIK-FIA also offers a FIA Karting Qualifying Heats until Sunday morning Championships every year, true peaks of the season each decided European Championship - Superkart ___________ during a single event. that fit into separate organisational framework. Finals on Sunday afternoon for the 36 finalists in each category our FIA Karting European each in addition to the FIA Karting F Championships are also on the International Super Cup - KZ2. The Karting Competitions offer extensive programme with several events track time to the Drivers during many runs lasting between 10 and 20 minutes. 16 16 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON 1717 17 17/18/19 APRIL 10/11/12 JULY 2020 FIA KARTING Zuera Kristianstad FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 1st round FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 4th round SPORTING FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 1st round FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 4th round 1/2/3 MAY 11/12/13 SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Lonato Le Mans FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ, 1st round FIA Karting World Champ. - KZ FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 1st round FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 1st round FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 3rd round 15/16/17 MAY 23/24/25 OCTOBER Sarno Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 2nd round FIA Karting European Champ. - Superkart FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 2nd round 30/31 OCTOBER 29/30/31 MAY 01 NOVEMBER Wackersdorf Birigui FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 3rd round FIA Karting World Championship - OK FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 3rd round FIA Karting World Championship - Junior 19/20/21 JUNE Genk FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ, 2nd round FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 2nd round FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 2nd round 18 18 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 19 19 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OK - The FIA Karting World Championship - OK will be held from 29th October to 1st November in Birigui (BRA). Winners of the previous FIA Karting World Championships - OK 2019 LorenzoTravisanutto (ITA) OK 2018 LorenzoTravisanutto (ITA) OK 2017 Danny Keirle (GBR) OK 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK 2015 Karol Basz (POL) KF 2014 Lando Norris (GBR) KF 2013 Thomas Joyner (GBR) KF 2012 Flavio Camponeschi (ITA) KF1 2011 Nyck De Vries (NLD) KF1 2010 Nyck De Vries (NLD) KF2 2009 Arnaud Kozlinski (FRA) SKF 2008 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2007 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2006 Davide Forè (ITA) FA 2005 Oliver Oakes (GBR) FA 2004 Davide Forè (ITA) FA 2003 Grant Cunningham (NZL) FA 2002 Guido Van der Garde (NLD) FSA 2001 Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) FSA 20 20 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2020 SEASON 21 21 1ST ROUND Winners of the previous THE FIA KARTING 17th-18th-19th April 2020, Zuera (ESP) FIA Karting European 2ND ROUND Championships - OK EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 15th-16th-17th May 2020, Sarno (ITA) 3RD ROUND 2019 LorenzoTravisanutto (ITA) OK (DEU) - OK - 29th-30th-31ST May 2020, Wackersdorf 2018 Hannes Janker (DEU) OK 4TH ROUND 2017 Sami Taoufik (MAR) OK The FIA Karting European Championship - OK will be held over 10th-11th-12th July 2020, Kristianstad (SWE) 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK four rounds in four different countries. 2015 Benjamin Hanley (GBR) KF The classification is calculated by adding the points of the three best results of 2014 Callum Ilott (GBR) KF the Qualifying Heats and the three best Finals. 2013 Max Verstappen (NLD) KF 2012 Benjamin Barnicoat (GBR) KF2 2011 Sami Luka (BEL) KF2 2010 Nicolaj Moller Madsen (DNK) KF2 2009 Aaro Vainio (FIN) SKF 2008 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2007 Marco Ardigo (ITA) KF1 2006 Marco Ardigo (ITA) FA 2005 Marco Ardigo (ITA) FA 2004 Nick De Bruijn (NLD) FA 2003 Bas Lammers (NLD) FA 2002 David Hemkemeyer (DEU) FA 2001 Carlo Van Dam (NLD) FA 2001 Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) FSA 22 22 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON 2323 23 From 14 years old / CIK-FIA Minimum weight: 145 kg with Driver CATEGORY - OK - homologated chassis / rear only on board hydraulic brakes. Tyres : LeCont The OK category, accessible from the age of 14, represents the 125 cc 2-stroke with balance shaft / pinnacle of competition for direct-drive karts, which in the past water-cooled / maximum revs 16000 has been called Formula A, ICA and KF. This is where we find the rpm, simplified exhaust valve / one- greatest champions in the history of karting, as well as the best young design exhaust / 24mm butterfly hopefuls before they move to single-seaters. The confrontation is carburettor in diameter. No gear shifting / no clutch / no starter / no intense between experienced Drivers and young rookies. battery. 24 24 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2020 2020 SEASON SEASON 2525 25 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNIOR - The FIA Karting World Championship - Junior will be held from 29th October to 1st November in Birigui (BRA).