Parolin Motorsport delivered another strong weekend in the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Valencia, with Oskari Walle finishing 3rd in OK-Junior and Dean Hoogendoorn taking 7th in OK to strengthen his championship lead. The factory team also saw William Calleja dominate much of the OK weekend before dropping to 19th in the Final due to a technical problem, while Zarief Rayqal gained 11 places in the decisive race. For Ward Racing, Benjamin Manach starred with 4th in the OK Final, while Antonio Pizzonia finished 5th in OK-Junior.

Round 2 at Valencia was held in mixed conditions, with good weather on Thursday for Qualifying and the early heats before rain affected the later heats, Super Heats and Finals on Friday and Saturday. With 88 drivers in OK and 96 in OK-Junior, the event provided another highly competitive preparation for next weekend’s FIA Karting European Championship round at the same circuit.

In OK, Hoogendoorn once again led the Parolin Motorsport challenge. He moved forward consistently through the meeting, then produced another strong Super Heat and Final to finish 7th, extending his lead in the championship. Rayqal also showed determination to come through the field and finish 18th after gaining 11 places in the Final.

Calleja had been one of the standout drivers of the weekend. He was fastest in his Qualifying group, won four heats, then converted pole position for Super Heat B into another victory to secure pole for the Final. He ultimately finished 19th, denying him the result his pace had deserved.

In OK-Junior, Walle was the leading Parolin Motorsport driver throughout the event. After an excellent performance in Qualifying and the heats, he remained in contention despite a spoiler penalty in his Super Heat and started the Final from pole. He led laps in the race and went on to finish 3rd on the podium, moving up to 3rd in the championship.

Behind him, Juan Garciarce completed a solid weekend to finish 15th in the Final. Giacomo Giusto fought through from the back half of the grid and was classified 23rd after a front fairing penalty, while Troy Ferguson’s promising weekend ended in frustration with a retirement on the opening lap.

Ward Racing also contributed valuable results for Parolin. In OK, Manach delivered one of the best drives of the weekend, gaining seven places in the Final to finish 4th, while Iskender Zulfikari recovered nine places to 23rd. In OK-Junior, Martin Bertolaccini had shown front-running pace all weekend and lined up 3rd for the Final, but his race ended on the opening lap. Pizzonia meanwhile capped another competitive weekend with 5th in the Final.

Marco Parolin said:

“It was another encouraging weekend for Parolin Motorsport. Oskari did an excellent job to secure a podium in OK-Junior, Dean scored important points again in OK, and William showed he had the pace to win all weekend. We also saw some very strong performances from the rest of our line-up, as well as from Ward Racing, which confirms once more that our package is competitive in both categories.”

Parolin Motorsport will remain at Valencia for the next round of the FIA Karting European Championship, where the team will look to turn its strong preparation and front-running speed into more podiums and victories.

Parolin Motorsport enjoyed another highly competitive weekend in the WSK Euro Series at Lonato, highlighted by Zayne Burgess’s commanding victory in Mini U10. Blake Hsueh also impressed with 6th in Mini U10 on his first outing with the team, while Alexandr Machac and Lenox Lockhart both finished inside the top seven in Mini Gr3. The Italian manufacturer also celebrated major success through its partner teams, with Iskender Zulfikari (Ward Racing) winning in OK, Elton Hedfors (Modena Kart) in OK-N Junior and Nahyl El Gahoudi (BabyRace Driver Academy) in Mini Gr3.

Round two of the three-round series was held in warm, dry conditions throughout the weekend at Lonato, with Parolin once again demonstrating the strength and depth of its package across multiple categories. In Mini U10 especially, seven of the top 10 finishers used Parolin chassis, underlining the competitiveness of the brand in one of the most closely fought classes of the meeting.

Burgess led the Parolin Motorsport charge in emphatic style in Mini U10. After qualifying on pole and remaining at the front through the heats and Prefinal, he started from pole for the Final and controlled the race from lights to flag to secure victory. It was another important result for the young driver, who now leads the championship with one round to go. Team-mate Hsueh also delivered a highly encouraging performance on his debut with Parolin Motorsport, progressing strongly through the weekend before gaining seven places in the Final to finish 6th.

Parolin Motorsport also showed strong pace in Mini Gr3. Machac came through to finish 6th in the Final after building speed across the meeting, while Lockhart completed a solid weekend with 7th place. The wider Parolin group enjoyed even greater success in the category, with Nahyl El Gahoudi (BabyRace Driver Academy) taking victory and Phawin Warakitsupachok (BabyRace Driver Academy) finishing 3rd.

Ward Racing added more excellent results for Parolin in both OK and OK-Junior. In OK, Zulfikari converted front-running pace throughout the event into victory in the Final after taking the lead on lap seven, while team-mate Qarrar Firhand finished 2nd to complete a Parolin one-two. Benjamin Manach also remained in the leading group throughout the weekend and came home 5th in the Final, giving Ward Racing three Parolin chassis in the top five.

In OK-Junior, Antonio Pizzonia (Ward Racing) confirmed his strong form with a podium finish in 3rd after running at the front all weekend. Juan Garciarce (Ward Racing) produced one of the best recoveries of the class, gaining 11 places to finish 11th in the Final, while Max Felde (Ward Racing) crossed the line 22nd after a difficult opening lap despite success earlier in the weekend.

Parolin was also represented at the front in OK-N Junior, where Elton Hedfors (Modena Kart Racing Team) took victory and Luigi D’Ascoli (Modena Kart Racing Team) finished 2nd, while Colton Schniegenberg (Ward Racing) finished 5th after leading the early stages.

Marco Parolin said:

“It was a very satisfying weekend for Parolin, with our chassis winning four out of the seven Finals this weekend. Zayne did an excellent job to take the Mini U10 win for Parolin Motorsport, and Blake also showed very promising speed in his first race with us. At the same time, it was very important to see our partners winning in OK and OK-N Junior, with more podiums and strong results in several other classes. This confirms once again the quality and versatility of the Parolin package across the whole line-up.”

Parolin Motorsport will now turn its attention to the next event on its calendar, the Champions of the Future Euro Series at Valencia on the first weekend of May for the OK and OK-Junior categories, before the European Championship resumes there the following weekend. The final round of the WSK Euro Series will take place at Cremona in July.

Parolin Motorsport delivered another highly competitive weekend at La Conca in the FIA Karting European Championship, led by Gioele Girardello’s podium finish in OK-Junior and strong top-10 results in OK from Dean Hoogendoorn and William Calleja.

The factory team placed four drivers in the OK-Junior Final, with Oskari Walle finishing 7th and Giacomo Giusto gaining 12 places to 11th, while Ward Racing added further front-running performances, notably through Martin Bertolaccini in 10th and Benjamin Manach, who had been among the leading contenders in OK before retiring from the Final.

The opening European Championship event at La Conca was held in good conditions after a dry Friday at 16 degrees, warmer weather for the remaining heats on Saturday, and cloudy skies with 21 degrees for Super Heats and Finals on Sunday. Competition remained intense, with 87 entries in OK and 90 in OK-Junior, with only the top 36 drivers in each class reaching the Final.

In OK-Junior, Girardello led the Parolin Motorsport charge throughout the meeting. After qualifying 8th overall and building strongly through the heats, he finished 3rd in his Super Heat after leading and lined up 5th for the Final. He then converted that pace into a deserved podium finish in 3rd, setting the latest lap of the race in the process.

Walle backed up the team’s strength in depth with another excellent performance, moving forward steadily across the meeting before taking 7th in the Final. Giusto also impressed with one of the strongest recoveries of the race, climbing from 23rd on the grid to finish 11th. Garciarce completed a solid run with 18th after gaining nine places, while Albert Tamm fought his way into the Final but retired on the second lap.

In OK, Hoogendoorn again showed the speed to fight at the front. After recovering from 23rd in Qualifying to 4th after the heats, he finished 3rd in his Super Heat to secure 3rd on the grid for the Final. He remained in the leading group throughout Sunday’s decisive race and crossed the line in 4th. Calleja also completed a strong weekend, progressing to 10th after the heats, securing 7th on the Final grid through his Super Heat and finishing 8th in the Final.

Ward Racing also contributed several strong results on the Parolin chassis. In OK-Junior, Bertolaccini continued his front-running form to finish 9th in the Final after qualifying well and remaining competitive throughout the event. Max Felde took 25th, while Antonio Pizzonia produced an excellent recovery in his Super Heat to reach the Final before retiring after 13 laps.

In OK, Manach had been one of the top Parolin runners all weekend, qualifying 5th overall, holding 5th after the heats and securing 5th on the grid for the Final before retiring on lap 12. Zulfikari also showed the outright pace of the package by taking pole position in Qualifying, and his fastest lap remained the quickest of the entire event, before he eventually finished 20th in the Final after a more difficult run through the heats.

Marco Parolin said:

“It was another very encouraging weekend for Parolin Motorsport. Gioele did an excellent job to take the podium in OK-Junior, and overall we showed strong competitiveness in both categories with Dean and William again in the top positions in OK, and good depth across our Junior line-up as well. Ward Racing also contributed important performances, which confirms once more the quality of the Parolin package at this level.”

Parolin Motorsport will now turn its attention to the next event of its programme, Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at Lonato next weekend, while the second round of the FIA Karting European Championship will take place at Valencia in Spain from 7th to 10th May.

Parolin Motorsport made a winning start to the 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series at La Conca, with Dean Hoogendoorn taking a superb victory in OK after running at the front throughout the weekend.

The Italian manufacturer also celebrated a strong overall performance in OK-Junior, where Gioele Girardello finished 6th in the Final after winning his Super Heat, while Giacomo Giusto, Oskari Walle and Juan Garciarce all gained ground across the event. Ward Racing added further encouraging results, led by Iskender Zulfikari in 6th in the OK Final.

The opening round of the series proved especially demanding, with storms on Wednesday and Thursday delaying Free Practice and Qualifying and contributing to mixed-up grids. Conditions improved for the remainder of the meeting, with mostly dry weather for the heats and a dry track for the Super Heats and Finals, but the level of competition remained extremely high with 90 drivers in OK and 93 in OK-Junior.

In OK, Hoogendoorn delivered the top result for Parolin Motorsport. After qualifying 9th overall, the Dutch driver moved up to 3rd after the heats thanks to five top-three finishes, before securing 2nd place in his Super Heat. Starting 3rd on the grid for the 24-lap Final, he produced a controlled and decisive performance to gain two places and claim victory, giving Parolin Motorsport a major success at the first event of the campaign.

William Calleja also showed resilience in the same category. A difficult sequence in the heats dropped him down the order, but he fought his way through the Super Heat to secure a place in the Final and then gained 14 positions to finish 22nd.

In OK-Junior, Girardello led the Parolin Motorsport effort with a highly competitive weekend. He qualified 11th overall, climbed to 6th after the heats with several 2nd-place finishes, then converted 3rd on the grid into victory in his Super Heat. In the Final he remained in the leading battle and finished 6th, securing an encouraging opening result in one of the most competitive classes of the meeting.

Behind him, Giusto and Walle both underlined the strength in depth of the Parolin Motorsport line-up. Giusto progressed from 23rd on the Final grid to finish 13th, gaining eight places, while Walle completed the race in 12th after having moved forward strongly from Qualifying through the heats. Garciarce delivered one of the strongest recoveries of the weekend, rising from 75th overall in Qualifying to 21st in the Final after gaining 12 places in the decisive race.

Ward Racing also contributed valuable results. In OK, Zulfikari finished 6th in the Final after a strong recovery weekend, while William Marshall gained 10 places to take 14th. In OK-Junior, Antonio Pizzonia finished 18th, while Martin Bertolaccini retired late in the Final after progressing through the Super Heat. Benjamin Manach was unfortunate to miss out on the OK Final despite making up 23 places in his Super Heat.

Marco Parolin said:

“It is very satisfying to begin the Champions of the Future Euro Series with a victory for Dean and Parolin Motorsport in OK. He was competitive in every phase of the weekend and managed the Final very well. In OK-Junior we also saw strong performances from Gioele, Giacomo, Oskari and Juan, all of whom showed good speed and fighting spirit in very difficult racing conditions. The results from Ward Racing were also very encouraging and confirm that the Parolin package is competitive across both categories.”

Parolin Motorsport will now remain at La Conca for the opening round of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK and OK-Junior next weekend, with the team aiming to carry this momentum straight into another major international event.

Parolin Motorsport completed the final round of the WSK Super Master Series at Franciacorta with another highly competitive weekend across the categories, capped by Zayne Burgess securing the Mini U10 championship after finishing 2nd in the Final. The factory team also celebrated a strong OK result through Dean Hoogendoorn, who climbed to 5th in the Final, while the wider Parolin group added further headline success with Luigi D’Ascoli (Modena Kart) winning in OK-N Junior, Nahyl El Gahoudi (Team BabyRace) taking victory in Mini Gr3 and Sasha Miras Y Munoz (Team BabyRace) winning in Mini U10.

Burgess once again led the charge for Parolin Motorsport in Mini U10. After qualifying 2nd, winning all three heats and taking 2nd in his Prefinal, he delivered another assured performance in the Final to finish 2nd and seal the championship. Johan Berger also impressed in the same category, recovering strongly from 12th in Qualifying to finish 2nd in his Prefinal after showing excellent pace through the weekend.

In OK, Hoogendoorn confirmed his front-running speed once more. After taking pole position and showing the pace to fight at the front throughout the weekend, he recovered from a difficult Sunday morning to gain five places in the Final and finish 5th. Parolin chassis were also strongly represented by Ward Racing, with Qarrar Firhand taking 2nd in the Final and Benjamin Manach finishing 6th after both had shown winning potential during the event.

OK-Junior brought a fighting performance from the factory squad. Gioele Girardello and Oskari Walle both ran at the front of the Final after excellent Sunday performances had put them 2nd and 3rd on the grid respectively, but incidents in the race left them 20th and 26th at the finish. Antonio Pizzonia (Ward Racing) nevertheless emerged from the weekend as OK-Junior champion after being part of the lead group in the Final before dropping back following contact. Giacomo Giusto produced one of the strongest recoveries of the weekend, gaining 19 places in the Final to finish 11th. In KZ2, Lorenzo Travisanutto added another top-10 result for the factory team with 8th place in the Final.

Mini Gr3 brought more proof of the strength of the Parolin package. Alexandr Machac showed strong speed for Parolin Motorsport, qualifying 5th and improving to 4th after the Prefinals, although he was unfortunate not to convert that pace into a stronger Final result. The category was won by Nahyl El Gahoudi (Team BabyRace), while Filippo Frigerio (Team BabyRace) finished 2nd, Mauro Nario Urias (Team BabyRace) was 6th and Phawin Warakitsupachok (Team BabyRace) had set the fastest Qualifying time.

In OK-N Junior, Luigi D’Ascoli (Modena Kart) gave Parolin another victory after turning a consistently strong weekend into a deserved Final win, having also won all three of his heats. Leo Laitinen (Parolin Finland) completed the podium in 3rd, Atiqa Mir (Modena Kart) finished 8th, while Elton Hedfors (Modena Kart), who had been fastest in Qualifying, crossed the line in 14th.

Marco Parolin said:

“It was a very positive way to complete the WSK Super Master Series. Zayne did an excellent job to secure the Mini U10 title for Parolin Motorsport, Dean was again very competitive in OK, and we also saw strong performances from our factory drivers in several categories. At the same time, it was very important to see Parolin chassis winning with our partner teams in OK-N Junior and the Mini classes, which confirms the quality and competitiveness of our package throughout the line-up. We leave Franciacorta proud of the work done by the factory team and all our partners during the championship.”

Parolin Motorsport now turns its attention to the next events of the 2026 season, with the team aiming to build on its strong WSK Super Master Series form as it heads into the main European season, starting with the Champions of the Future Euro Series from 1st-4th April.

Parolin Motorsport completed another highly competitive weekend in Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, with dry weather throughout and sunny conditions reaching 19°C on Finals day. The headline result for the factory team came in Mini U10, where Zayne Burgess converted his front-running pace into victory, while Parolin chassis also claimed wins with Benjamin Manach (Ward Racing) in OK and Filippo Frigerio (Babyrace Driver Academy) in Mini Gr3. Parolin Motorsport also added a podium in OK-Junior through Gioele Girardello, 3rd after leading early, while Alexandr Machac secured a solid 6th in Mini Gr3.

Burgess was one of the star performers of the weekend for Parolin Motorsport. After qualifying 2nd overall, taking two heat wins and finishing 2nd in the Prefinal, he delivered in the Final to take victory in Mini U10 and strengthen his position at the front. In the same category, Max Zvarich (Babyrace Driver Academy) backed up strong pace with 2nd place in the Final, while Jayden Francisco (Babyrace Driver Academy) was unfortunate not to convert his speed into a result after running in the lead battle before retiring.

In OK, Parolin chassis were victorious thanks to Benjamin Manach (Ward Racing), who led the entire Final after an assured Sunday performance. For Parolin Motorsport, William Calleja was a major contender all weekend, topping the heats standings, winning the Prefinal and setting the fastest lap in the Final, but his race ended in retirement.

OK-Junior brought another podium for the factory squad, with Girardello finishing 3rd after qualifying near the front, staying competitive through the heats and leading the early phase of the Final. Albert Tamm also reached the Final and was classified 21st after a front fairing penalty, while Oskari Walle and Juan Garciarce both saw their weekends end early in the Final. Antonio Pizzonia (Ward Racing) again showed strong pace across the weekend and finished 9th, which keeps him in the championship lead going into the final round.

In Mini Gr3, the category brought another win for Parolin equipment through Frigerio (Babyrace Driver Academy), while Nahyl El Gahoudi (Babyrace Driver Academy) and Phawin Warakitsuprachok (Babyrace Driver Academy) both showed strong speed at different stages of the event but could not turn it into the Final results they were capable of achieving. Machac confirmed the progress of Parolin Motorsport with a consistent run to 6th in the Final after gaining ground through the weekend.

In OK-N Junior, Luigi D’Ascoli (Modena Kart Racing Team) delivered one of the strongest results of the weekend for the wider Parolin group with 2nd in the Final, while Leo Laitinen (Parolin Finland) climbed to 4th and Ioannis Kolovos (Modena Kart Racing Team) finished 6th after a penalty. Elton Hedfors (Modena Kart Racing Team), one of the protagonists in the title fight, was unable to start the Final.

Marco Parolin said:

“It was another very positive weekend for Parolin. We had a factory win with Zayne in Mini U10, a podium with Gioele in OK-Junior, and strong performances from William and Alexandr as well. At the same time, it was important to see Parolin chassis winning with our satellite teams in OK and Mini Gr3, and fighting at the front again in OK-N Junior – congratulations to Filippo Frigerio with Babyrace and Benjamin Manach with Ward Racing. Lonato was demanding because the standard was very high in every category, so to come away with victories, podiums and strong championship positions gives us confidence for the final round of the series.”

Parolin Motorsport now looks ahead to Round 5 of the WSK Super Master Series at Franciacorta on 20th-22nd March, where the team will aim to build on its momentum and add more victories and podiums across the programme.

Parolin Motorsport enjoyed a hugely productive weekend at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo for Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, with conditions staying dry throughout and an excellent 18°C on Finals day. Against fiercely competitive fields, the Parolin group celebrated a headline OK-Junior Final victory for Antonio Pizzonia (Ward Racing), a double top-five in OK for Parolin Motorsport factory drivers William Calleja and Dean Hoogendoorn, and front-running pace and podium finishes across the Mini categories and OK-N Junior.

The starring moment came in OK-Junior, where Antonio Pizzonia (Ward Racing) completed a dominant event by converting pole position into a controlled Final win, having also won the Prefinal. Pizzonia set the pace early by topping Qualifying and carried that speed through the heats to arrive at Sunday’s races as the driver to beat. Parolin Motorsport’s factory drivers also showed strong fightback form in the Final, with Oskari Walle charging to 12th (gaining six places), Albert Tamm finishing 23rd after a weekend of recovery, and Gioele Girardello producing one of the strongest late moves to reach 19th, bouncing back from a tough Prefinal.

In OK, Parolin Motorsport’s factory effort was rewarded with an outstanding podium as William Calleja surged forward to finish 3rd, gaining seven places in the Final after a consistently solid build-up across the weekend. Alongside him, Dean Hoogendoorn added another excellent result with 5th in the Final, underlining the strength of the package and the team’s race-day execution. Ward Racing also featured strongly in the OK Final, with Benjamin Manach taking 7th after a penalty and Qarrar Firhand producing a notable recovery drive to 11th after gaining nine positions.

Parolin karts were a constant presence at the front of Mini U10, where the weekend combined outright speed with the fine margins that define the category. Parolin Motorsport’s Zayne Burgess showed top-tier pace across the event – fastest in Qualifying and a multiple heat winner – and finished 8th in the Final after a time penalty reshuffled the leading group. Team Babyrace secured a major result with Saha Miras Y Munoz taking victory in the Final, while Isaac El Haouti (Team Babyrace) added a strong 4th place. It was a tougher end to the weekend for Jayden Francisco (Team Babyrace), who was unable to reach the finish in the Final after running at the front and winning the Prefinal.

In OK-N Junior, the Parolin-powered squads were again prominent in the fight at the front, highlighted by Elton Hedfors (Modena Kart) scoring an excellent 2nd place in the Final. The class remained intensely competitive throughout, with Parolin representation also including Ioannis Kolovos (Modena Kart) in 10th, plus strong efforts from Matteo Turchiano (LA Motorsport) in 9th, Colton Schniegenberg (Ward Racing) in 13th, Leo Laitinen (Parolin Finland) in 15th, and Mattis Brageot (AKM) in 17th after gaining eight places.

The Mini categories delivered more rewards in Mini Gr3, where Nahyl El Gahoudi (Team Babyrace) climbed through to take 3rd in the Final and secure another podium for Parolin equipment. Parolin Motorsport’s Alexandr Machac showed particularly strong Sunday pace, producing a big climb in the Prefinal before finishing 15th in the Final.

In KZ2, Hou Zai Jiang (LA Motorsport) completed the weekend with a solid 9th place in the Final, gaining four positions and adding to the Parolin group’s spread of top results across the programme.

Marco Parolin reflected on the weekend’s performance and the value of delivering in strong conditions:

“The second WSK weekend in Viterbo was a very challenging test for the team, and in general for our equipment, which ultimately performed well. The race was affected by several changes in conditions, not only in terms of dry and wet weather, but also in terms of temperatures, and I am satisfied that our chassis proved to be versatile and achieved podiums and victories even with our partner teams. As for Parolin Motorsport, Calleja achieved his first well-deserved podium in OK, and Hoogendoorn continues to prove himself one of the most consistent drivers in the category, maintaining 3rd place in the championship. In Junior, bad luck struck Girardello, who was certainly on track for top results considering the speed he showed – unfortunately, a technical problem in one heat and a collision at the start of the Prefinal severely compromised his weekend. It was a similar scenario for Walle, who was very fast but paid dearly for a DNF in one of the heats. In the Mini category, Machac continues to improve, finishing in the top 15 this weekend and also fighting for top positions in the Prefinal, while Burgess had another impressive weekend, defending his lead in the championship.”

Parolin Motorsport now turns its attention to the next challenge, with the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato in two weeks’ time, where the team will look to build on its momentum and fight for more victories and podiums across the programme.

Parolin Motorsport and its partner teams enjoyed a standout opening round of the WSK Euro Series at Leopard Circuit Viterbo (12–14 February), converting front-running pace into three Final victories. Sasha Miras Y Munoz (Babyrace Driver Academy) took the win in Mini U10, Colton Schniegenberg (Ward Racing) won OK-N Junior, and Qarrar Firhand (Ward Racing) claimed victory in OK, where Ward Racing and Parolin also sealed a 1-2 finish with Benjamin Manach in 2nd.

The weekend was defined by rapidly changing conditions: Thursday Qualifying was run in the wet, Friday’s heats took place largely in fine spring conditions, and Saturday’s Finals were hit by further downpours, with race lengths reduced following a rain delay. In OK-N Junior, Parolin’s strength was underlined by a 100% Parolin podium, as Schniegenberg led home Modena Kart drivers Ioannis Kolovos and Elton Hedfors.

Three Finals won on Parolin equipment
In Mini U10, Babyrace Driver Academy’s Sasha Miras Y Munoz delivered a commanding performance from pole position, leading every lap to take the Final victory. Parolin Motorsport’s Zayne Burgess completed a strong weekend with 2nd place in the Final, while Babyrace’s Isaac El Haouti added further top-end depth with 4th. Babyrace also produced two major recovery drives: Jake Jordan Micallef climbed 14 places to finish 7th, and Max Zvarich gained 12 places to finish 10th.

Ward Racing’s Colton Schniegenberg controlled the OK-N Junior Final from the front to secure a decisive victory, leading every lap. The result capped a remarkable category performance for the brand: more than a quarter of the grid raced on Parolin chassis and the podium was 100% Parolin, with Modena Kart Racing drivers Ioannis Kolovos and Elton Hedfors joining Schniegenberg on the podium in 2nd and 3rd. Modena’s Alessandro Nanni completed the leading group in 4th, with team-mate Federico Mirabella charging through to 10th, gaining 11 places.

In OK, Ward Racing’s Qarrar Firhand delivered a composed wet-weather drive to win the Final for his first international victory, with team-mate Benjamin Manach completing a superb Parolin 1-2 finish.

Strength and depth across the weekend
Ward Racing continued its momentum in OK Junior with Antonio Pizzonia Jr climbing 10 places to finish 6th in the Final. Mark Pilipenko added a top-ten with 8th, while Blazej Kostrzewa finished 13th.

In Mini Gr.3, Babyrace Driver Academy’s Nahyl El Gahoudi secured a well-earned 3rd place in the Final and set the fastest lap of the event on Saturday, underlining the outright speed of the package in mixed conditions.

Ilia Mazo (Parolin Motorsport) finished 19th after running strongly in Qualifying with 9th overall, in what was an important step forward in experience, while Lenox Lockhart completed his debut weekend in 28th.

Marco Parolin said:

“Viterbo was a true mixed-conditions weekend and the whole paddock had to adapt quickly. To come away with three Final wins from different teams and categories is a fantastic reward for everyone’s work. I’m especially proud of the strength we showed in OK-N Junior, with so many Parolin chassis on the grid and a complete Parolin podium. That kind of depth is exactly what we work for – giving our teams and drivers competitive material everywhere.”

The teams and drivers return to Leopard Circuit Viterbo next weekend for Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, with colder weather forecast.

DRM Racing Team will compete in the 2026 IAME Euro Series on Parolin chassis, marking an important step in the Malaysian team’s international development. After a series of outstanding results across the Asian karting scene, DRM is ready to bring its experience and winning momentum to one of Europe’s most competitive single-make championships.

Recent triumphs at the IAME Asia Pacific Games and the IAME Final Games in Macao have confirmed DRM as one of the leading teams in the region, highlighting the strength of its structure and driver development program.

The move to the IAME Euro Series represents a significant sporting and strategic step for the team. Within this project, DRM will work in close cooperation with Parolin Motorsport as a partner team, benefiting from technical support, know-how and a direct link to the factory environment. The objective is to ensure professional standards while building a structured pathway for Asian drivers aiming to enter the European racing environment through the IAME platform.

This collaboration further strengthens the long-standing relationship between DRM and Parolin, active for nearly a decade, and contributes to the growing presence of Parolin chassis within the IAME Series, an increasingly important platform in the global karting landscape.

DRM Team Manager, Mohd Rohairijaz, commented:

“Europe is the highest benchmark in world karting. Racing with Parolin Chassis and receiving factory support is a strong vote of confidence in our team. We are taking this step to prove that Asian teams have the capability, discipline, and technical strength to compete at the highest level. This is not just about participation — it is about performance, credibility, and long-term growth.”

Marco Parolin, Marketing Director of Parolin Racing Kart, added:

“In a karting world that is becoming increasingly global, it is essential to build strategic partnerships with structures like DRM, one of the most prestigious teams in Asia and a partner we have been working with for nearly a decade. Their structure, particularly specialized in the IAME Series, will represent a strategic gateway for Asian drivers looking to take their first steps in European karting within a highly professional environment.”

With DRM Racing entering the IAME Euro Series on Parolin chassis, the partnership takes a further step in its international development. The 2026 season will mark the beginning of this new chapter on the European stage.

Parolin delivered another strong weekend in the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, converting pace into race victories, podium finishes and significant forward progress across multiple categories and teams, despite a weekend shaped by constantly changing weather conditions.

Friday’s Qualifying sessions were run in wet conditions, immediately testing adaptability across the paddock. Conditions improved for Saturday’s Heats, which took place mostly dry, before heavy rain during Sunday morning warm-up left the circuit soaked for the Prefinals. By the time the Finals began, the track had dried once again, allowing for clean and decisive racing.

The headline result came in OK, where Dean Hoogendoorn delivered a controlled and authoritative drive to win the Final for Parolin Motorsport. Running at the front throughout, Hoogendoorn managed the race pace confidently and pulled clear to secure a landmark victory.

That result moves Hoogendoorn up to 3rd in the championship standings, closing in on the leaders as the points available increase round by round.

Behind him, Benjamin Manach produced a solid drive to finish 8th for Ward Racing. William Calleja and Firhand Qarrar both saw their Finals end early following separate incidents, bringing an abrupt end to otherwise encouraging weekends.

Parolin Motorsport success continued in Mini U10 with Zayne Burgess delivering a standout victory in the Final. Competitive throughout the weekend in mixed conditions, Burgess judged the closing stages perfectly to secure the win in a closely fought race. With that result, Burgess now leads the Mini U10 championship.

Parolin karts also featured prominently behind him, with Jayden Francisco finishing 2nd for Babyrace Driver Academy after running at the front throughout. Max Zvarich crossed the line 5th on the road following a strong drive but was classified 10th after a post-race penalty, capping a performance that underlined his pace in the leading group.

Parolin Motorsport enjoyed a highly competitive OK Junior weekend, led by Giacomo Giusto, who delivered a mature and controlled drive to finish 2nd in the Final.

Further depth came from Gioele Girardello, who finished 5th and set the fastest lap of the race, confirming his outright speed. Oskari Walle also produced a strong recovery drive, gaining nine positions to finish 11th in the Final after a challenging start to the weekend.

Parolin equipment was again a constant presence at the front of OK-N Junior. Colton Schniegenberg secured a podium finish in 3rd for Ward Racing, while Modena Kart Racing drivers Federico Mirabella and Ioannis Kolovos followed closely in 4th and 6th.

The depth of Parolin talent in the category was further highlighted by Leo Laitinen finishing 7th for Parolin Finland and Alessandro Nanni taking 8th for Modena Kart Racing. Elton Hedfors, who had been targeting a stronger result after showing front-running pace earlier in the weekend, finished 10th after his event was compromised by a heat incident that was not of his own making.

Additional highlights included Luigi D’Ascoli setting the fastest lap of the Final, while Mattis Brageot gained 14 positions to finish 14th, completing a strong recovery drive.

In Mini Gr.3, Parolin-powered drivers again showed strong racecraft through the field. Mateo Garcia Patiño delivered one of the standout recovery drives of the category, gaining 14 places to finish 13th in the Final for Babyrace Driver Academy.

Reflecting on the Sarno weekend, Marco Parolin said:

“Sarno was another very positive weekend for us, even with the conditions changing constantly. Winning in OK with Dean and again in Mini U10 with Zayne is something very special.

I am also happy for Giusto’s first OKJ podium – already in La Conca he showed a great potential and this weekend he capitalised on it.

What makes me particularly happy is to see so many of our customer and partner teams fighting at the front and on the podium, especially in the junior categories. This is always our main goal – to make sure the material is competitive for everyone, not just the factory team. The depth of performance we saw this weekend is very encouraging for the rest of the season.”

With victories, podium finishes and growing championship momentum as the points on offer increase, Parolin Motorsport leaves Sarno strongly positioned as the focus now shifts to the start of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo this weekend. Qualifying begins on Thursday, with the Finals taking place on Saturday, as the season continues to build pace.