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PRESENTATION DOSSIER FIA Karting 2019 SEASON CONTENTS 04 Introduction 06 Karting 08 Karting drivers before becoming F1 Champions 12 CIK-FIA 14 Promoter RGMMC Group 16 2019 Racing Season 20 OK Competitions 26 OK-Junior Competitions 32 KZ Competitions 38 KZ2 Competitions 44 FIA Karting Academy Trophy 48 Endurance 50 Superkart 52 Partners 54 Circuits 72 Contacts 2 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 3 INTRODUCTION An integral part of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the International Karting Commission (CIK- FIA) governs worldwide Competition and awards the only official titles of World Champion and European Champion in Karting. n close collaboration with its Promoter the I RGMMC Group, here the CIK-FIA presents the most up-to-date Championships which bring together the best Drivers and the greatest hopefuls of motor sport of the future during races of a incredible intensity. Let’s discover the potential of top level Karting as practiced in the FIA Karting events. 4 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 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 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 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. SEBASTIAN VETTEL VALTTERI BOTTAS MICHAEL SCHUMACHER FERNANDO ALONSO DANIIL KVYAT CARLOS SAINZ JR. NICO ROSBERG LEWIS HAMILTON ROMAIN GROSJEAN MAX VERSTAPPEN 8 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 9 JULES BIANCHI ESTEBAN OCON GEORGE RUSSELL LANDO NORRIS PIERRE GASLY CHARLES LECLERC WHO’S NEXT ? STOFFEL VANDOORNE ALEXANDER ALBON 10 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 11 THE CIK-FIA Created in 1962, the International Karting Commission is an integral part of the International Automobile Federation, as are the commissions of the other disciplines of motorsport. ts main missions are to ensure the unity I of Karting, to promote and develop the practice of the discipline throughout the world, to develop sporting and technical regulations and to establish the International Competition calendar. President of the CIK-FIA: Felipe Massa 12 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 13 in the field of its owner Roland communication and media coverage RGMMC, PROMOTER Geidel, President James Geidel of the events by providing live video 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 and Endurance). Based in are the priorities of RGMMC Group. Switzerland, RGMMC Group is renowned for the great experience The Promoter also develops the 14 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 15 The FIA Karting Academy Trophy brings The Karting Competitions offer THE CIK-FIA SPORTING together the best prospects between extensive track time to the Drivers the ages of 12 and 14 from around 40 during many runs lasting between 10 SEASON countries around the world to compete and 20 minutes. on a one-make basis. The CIK-FIA and its promoter organise three FIA Karting World Race format Championships every year, pivotal points of the season each decided The CIK-FIA also offers a FIA Karting Free practice from Thursday European Championship - Superkart during a single event. and an FIA Karting Endurance Qualifying Practice on Friday our FIA Karting European each in addition to the FIA Karting Championship that fit into separate F Championships are also on the International Super Cup - KZ2. organisational frameworks. Qualifying Heats until Sunday morning programme, with several events Finals on Sunday afternoon for the 34 finalists in each category 16 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 17 19/20/21 APRIL 2019 19/20/21 JULY 2019 2019 FIA KARTING Kart Grand Prix of France Kart Grand Prix of France Angerville Le Mans 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 03/04/05 MAY 2019 06/07/08 SEPT. 2019 CALENDAR Kart Grand Prix of Germany Kart Grand Prix of Finland Wackersdorf Alahärmä FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ, 1st round FIA Karting World Champ. - OK FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 1st round FIA Karting World Champ. - Junior FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 1st round 20/21/22 SEPT. 2019 17/18/19 MAY 2019 Kart Grand Prix of Italy Kart Grand Prix of Belgium Lonato Genk FIA Karting World Champ. - KZ FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 2nd round FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 2nd round FIA Karting Academy Trophy 3rd round 31 MAI 27/28/29 SEPT. 2019 01/02 JUNE 2019 Le Mans Kart Grand Prix of Sweden Championnat d’Endurance FIA Karting Kristianstad FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 3rd round 25/26/27 OCT. 2019 FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 3rd round Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans FIA Karting European Champ. - Superkart 14/15/16 JUNE 2019 Kart Grand Prix of Italy Sarno FIA Karting European Champ. – KZ, 2nd round FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 2nd round FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 2nd round 18 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 19 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OK - The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship - OK will be held during the Kart Grand Prix of Finland from 5th to 8th September, Alahärmä (FIN). Winners of the previous FIA Karting World Championships 2018 Lorenzo Travisanutto (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 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 21 1ST ROUND Winners of the previous THE FIA KARTING Kart Grand Prix of France 18th-21st April 2019, Angerville (FRA) FIA Karting European EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2ND ROUND Championships Kart Grand Prix of Belgium th th (BEL) - OK - 16 -19 May 2019, Genk 2018 Hannes Janker (DEU) OK 3RD ROUND 2017 Sami Taoufik (MAR) OK Kart Grand Prix of Sweden The FIA Karting European Championship – OK will being held over 31th May-2nd June 2019, Kristianstad (SWE) 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK 2015 Benjamin Hanley (GBR) KF four rounds in four different countries. 4TH ROUND Kart Grand Prix of France 2014 Callum Ilott (GBR) KF 18th-21st July 2019, Le Mans (FRA) The classification is calculated by adding the points of the three best results of the 2013 Max Verstappen (NLD) KF Qualifying Heats and the three best Finals. 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 22 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 23 CATEGORY - OK - The OK category, accessible from the age of 14, represents the pinnacle of competition for direct- drive karts, which in the past has been called Formula A, ICA and KF. This is where we find the greatest champions in the history of karting, as well as the best young hopefuls before they move to single- seaters. The competition is intense between experienced Drivers and young rookies. From 14 years old CIK-FIA homologated chassis Rear only hydraulic brakes 125 cc 2-stroke with balance shaft Water-cooled Maximum revs 16000 rpm simplified exhaust valve One-design exhaust 24mm butterfly carburettor in diameter No gear shifting No clutch No starter No battery Minimum weight: 145 kg with Driver on board Tyres : LeCont 24 FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON FIA KARTING 2019 SEASON 25 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNIOR - The 2019 FIA Karting World Champ- ionship - Junior will take place during the Kart Grand Prix of Finland from 5th to 8th September, at Alahärmä (FIN).