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PRESENTATION DOSSIER FIA Karting 2021 SAISON 1 CONTENTS 04 Introduction 06 Karting 08 Karting drivers before becoming F1 Champions 12 The CIK-FIA 14 The Promoter RGMMC Group 16 The 2021 Racing Season 20 The OK Events 26 The OK-Junior Events 32 The KZ Events 38 The KZ2 Events 44 The FIA Karting Academy Trophy 52 The Partners 56 The Circuits 74 Contacts 2 2 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2021 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 141 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 Events, 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 2021 season. 4 4 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2021 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 Event 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 2021 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2021 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 2021 SEASON 9 FIA KARTING 2021 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 2021 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2021 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. Event calendar. 12 12 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON 13 13 in the field of its owner Roland media coverage of the Events by RGMMC, PROMOTER providing live video viewing during Geidel, President James Geidel the Events and by partnering with OF THE FIA KARTING and the team that has been Motorsport.tv for broadcast around CHAMPIONSHIPS around for many years. the world. ncreasing the audience for Karting The RGMMC Group is the Official Promoter of the FIA Karting I Events, attracting new partners and European and World Championships for the period of 2018- working closely with ASNs (national federations) are the priorities of 2023 (with the exception of Superkart). Based in Switzerland, RGMMC Group. The Promoter also RGMMC Group is renowned for the great experience develops the communication and 14 14 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON 1515 15 The FIA Karting Academy Trophy brings lasting between 10 and 20 minutes. THE FIA KARTING together the best prospects between the ages of 12 and 14 from around 40 Race format SPORTING SEASON countries around the world to compete Free Practice from Friday on a one-make basis. (Academy Trophy only: from Thursday for the 1st Event) ___________ The CIK-FIA and its promoter organise three FIA Karting World The CIK-FIA also offers a FIA Karting Qualifying Practice on Friday Championships every year, true peaks of the season each decided European Championship - Superkart ___________ that fit into separate organisational during a single Event. Qualifying Heats until Sunday morning framework. ___________ our FIA Karting European each in addition to the FIA Karting F Championships are also on the International Super Cup - KZ2. The Karting Events offer extensive track Finals on Sunday afternoon for the 36 programme with several Events time to the Drivers during many runs finalists in each category 16 16 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON 1717 17 13 - 16 MAY 2021 12 - 15 AUGUST 2021 2021 FIA KARTING Genk Adria FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 1st ROUND FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ, 2nd ROUND FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 1st ROUND FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 2nd ROUND SPORTING FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 2nd ROUND 27 - 30 MAY 2021 CALENDAR Aunay-les-Bois 2 - 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 2nd ROUND Kristianstad FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 2nd ROUND FIA Karting World Champ. - KZ FIA Karting International Super Cup - KZ2 FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 3rd ROUND 17 - 20 JUNE 2021 Wackersdorf FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ, 1st ROUND 22 - 24 OCTOBER 2021 FIA Karting European Champ. - KZ2, 1st ROUND Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 1st ROUND FIA Karting European Champ. - Superkart 8 - 11 JULY 2021 28 - 31 OCTOBER 2021 Sarno 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 22 - 25 JULY 2021 Zuera FIA Karting European Champ. - OK, 4th ROUND FIA Karting European Champ. - Junior, 4th ROUND 18 18 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON 19 19 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OK - The FIA Karting World Championship - OK will be held from 28th to 31st October 2021 in Birigui (BRA). Winners of the previous FIA Karting World Championships - OK 2020 Callum Bradshaw (GBR) OK 2019 Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA) OK 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 20 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON9 FIA KARTING 2021 SEASON 21 21 1ST ROUND Winners of the previous THE FIA KARTING 13 - 16 May 2021, Genk (BEL) FIA Karting European Championships - OK EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2ND ROUND 27 - 30 May 2021, Aunay-les-Bois (FRA) 2020 Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) OK - OK - 2019 Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA) OK 3RD ROUND 8 - 11 July 2021, 2018 Hannes Janker (DEU) OK The FIA Karting European Championship - OK will be held over Sarno (ITA) 2017 Sami Taoufik (MAR) OK four rounds in four different countries. 2016 Pedro Hiltbrand Aguilar (ESP) OK 4TH ROUND The classification is calculated by adding the points of the three best results of 22 - 25 July 2021, 2015 Benjamin Hanley (GBR) KF the Qualifying Heats and the three best Finals. Zuera (ESP) 2014 Callum Ilott (GBR) KF 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 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON 2323 23 From 14 years old / CIK-FIA battery. CATEGORY - OK - homologated chassis / rear only hydraulic brakes. Minimum weight: 145 kg with Driver on board The OK category, accessible from the age of 14, represents the 125 cc 2-stroke with balance shaft / pinnacle of Event for direct-drive karts, which in the past has been water-cooled / maximum revs 16000 called Formula A, ICA and KF. This is where we find the greatest rpm, simplified exhaust valve / one- 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. 24 24 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON9 FIAFIA KARTING KARTING 2021 2021 SEASON SEASON 2525 25 THE FIA KARTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNIOR - The FIA Karting World Championship - Junior will be held 28th to 31st October 2021 in Birigui (BRA).