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.

WSK Super Master Series Round 1 at La Conca marked the opening race of the new season and delivered an immediate statement of intent from Parolin, with victories for Antonio Pizzonia, Nahyl El Gahoudi and Zayne Burgess winning across multiple categories, alongside strong performances from both factory and partner teams. A key story of the weekend was the debut of Ward Racing on Parolin equipment, with the front-running squad switching chassis over the winter and securing victory with Pizzionia at the very first event.

Parolin’s success continued in the Mini categories. In Mini Gr.3, Nahyl El Gahoudi claimed victory for Babyrace Driver Academy, while in Mini U10, Zayne Burgess, supported by the Andretti Global driver development programme, delivered a prestigious win for Parolin Motorsport, securing an ideal start to the season for the factory team.

The weekend also marked an important milestone for Parolin Motorsport, with the OK-category debut of two new drivers within the team: Dean Hoogendoorn, supported by the Williams Academy, and William Calleja. Both stepping up from OK-Junior and joining from other teams during the off-season, they immediately demonstrated strong potential despite a highly competitive field and changing conditions. Their early pace underlined the strength and promise of Parolin Motorsport’s new driver line-up.

The event unfolded in demanding circumstances, with wet and drying conditions in Friday’s Qualifying, mostly dry Heats interrupted by a heavy shower, and dry but extremely windy conditions for Sunday’s Finals – a tough early-season test in which Parolin equipment proved competitive across all classes.

In the Mini categories, Parolin success was evident from the outset. In Mini Gr.3, Babyrace Driver Academy drivers showed strong pace in Qualifying and backed it up through the Heats and Prefinals, before converting that form into victory in Sunday’s Final with Nahyl El Gahoudi leading a dominant performance for the Parolin chassis.

In Mini U10, Parolin Motorsport’s Zayne Burgess was competitive throughout the weekend, remaining firmly in the leading group in mixed Qualifying conditions and delivering strong performances in both the Heats and Prefinal. In a closely fought Final on a windy track, Burgess judged the closing laps perfectly to secure victory and give the factory team a winning start to the season.

Parolin equipment continued to shine in OK Junior, where Antonio Pizzonia set the tone early by securing pole position in Qualifying for Ward Racing. He carried that momentum through the Heats and Prefinal before delivering a controlled and authoritative drive in the Final to claim victory, marking an immediate success for Ward Racing following its switch to Parolin equipment. Parolin Motorsport also featured strongly in the category, with Oskari Walle showing consistent speed throughout the weekend and finishing inside the leading group.

The OK category marked an important milestone for Parolin Motorsport, with new signings Dean Hoogendoorn and William Calleja making their first WSK appearance for the team after stepping up from OK Junior following off-season moves from other teams. Both drivers showed encouraging pace from the opening sessions despite the mixed conditions in Qualifying. That form carried through the Heats and Prefinals and into Sunday’s Final, where Hoogendoorn ran among the frontrunners and set some of the fastest laps of the race, finishing 2nd but missing out on the podium after an early incident led to a bumper penalty.

Calleja completed a composed debut weekend at this level, reinforcing the promise of the new line-up. Also on his OK debut, Bruno Blanco impressed with a mature and composed performance, quickly adapting to the step up in competition and consistently building pace through the weekend.

In OK-N Junior, Parolin equipment was again a constant presence at the front of the field with Leo Laitinen of LA Motorsport and Elton Hedfors of Modena Kart. Strong Qualifying performances and consistent results through the Heats and Prefinals translated into a competitive Final with Laitinen 2nd and Hedfors 4th, further confirming the depth of performance available to Parolin customer teams.

The gearbox KZ2 category also produced solid results, with LA Motorsport drivers remaining competitive across all sessions, led by heat winner Kimi Tani in 6th – underlining the versatility of the Parolin package.

Reflecting on the opening round, Marco Parolin said:

“A very nice start to the year. It was a strong demonstration of the competitiveness of the product across all classes with different teams, and this is what makes me very happy: the material is competitive even outside the factory team. This is one of our main goals – to make sure that all our customer and partner teams can rely on competitive equipment.

We’re particularly pleased to see Ward Racing winning in OK Junior at their very first appearance with the Parolin kart. This is really something nice to see. It’s also great to see Babyrace taking P1 and P2 in the Mini categories, where they were super competitive as well. Winning the first race of the season with Zayne Burgess is very special.

I’m generally very pleased with our team performance in OK Junior too – they were very fast, but a difficult Qualifying session with mixed conditions meant they started a bit mid-pack, which prevented a better result. I’m also very happy with the performances of Dean Hoogendoorn and William Calleja, the two rookies in OK. I think today they proved they are among the best rookies. It’s a pity for Dean not to be on the podium because of a small contact on the first lap that resulted in a bumper penalty, but the season looks very promising. We will try to keep it as it is.”

With victories, podiums and consistent front-running performances delivered in demanding early-season conditions, Parolin leaves La Conca with strong momentum as the championship moves on.

The WSK Super Master Series continues at Sarno on 6th-8th February, where the fast and technical circuit is expected to provide another demanding benchmark as the new season begins to take shape.

With the WSK Super Master Series getting underway this weekend at La Conca, Parolin Motorsport presents its driver line up for the 2026 season. The Italian team will be active on the international scene, taking part in FIA Karting events as well as the series organised by WSK Promotion and RGMMC.

In OKJ, Parolin Motorsport lines up five drivers for 2026. Italian driver Giole Girardello remains with the team after a standout 2025 season, highlighted by the FIA Karting World Cup victory and the Italian ACI Karting Championship title, both achieved in the OK-N Junior category with Modena Kart Racing Team. Finnish driver Oskari Walle also continues in Parolin colours as a three-time consecutive Finnish Champion and a regular front-runner on the international stage, including a third place in the FIA Karting World Championship pre-race event last year. Swiss driver Albert Tamm is also part of the programme after taking third place in the FIA Karting World Cup OK-N Junior, alongside further podium finishes in WSK events and in the Italian Championship. Mexican driver Juan Garciarce and Italian driver Giacomo Giusto complete the OKJ line up.

In OK, karting’s premier single-speed class, Parolin Motorsport fields five drivers. The Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorn, a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy, steps up to OK after a standout 2025 Junior campaign, highlighted by the FIA Karting European Championship title. Australian driver William Calleja also moves into OK, returning to Parolin Motorsport for his first season in the category after racing for several years with Parolin colours in the MINI classes. Italian driver Bruno Blanco continues with the team, alongside Malaysian driver Zarief Rayqal, while the Brazilian Eduardo Salamonde joins Parolin Motorsport as a new entry.

In the MINI categories, Parolin lines up two drivers. American Zayne Burgess continues with the team in MINI U10 after a strong 2025 campaign that included a runner-up finish at the SuperNationals in Las Vegas and a podium in the WSK Final Cup championship. Alongside him is Czech driver Alexandr Macháč, racing in the MINI category after ending the season as national runner-up in the Czech Republic.

In KZ, Parolin Motorsport continues its partnership with the Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto, one of the benchmark drivers at international level. FIA Karting World Cup KZ2 winner in 2021 and European KZ champion in 2024 with Parolin colours, Travisanutto confirmed his status in 2025 and will once again be aiming for a top-level campaign in 2026.

The 2026 season will mark the beginning of a new collaboration between Parolin Racing Kart and Ward Racing, the renowned Swedish team founded by Joakim Ward with a long-standing experience in international karting. Such an agreement represents another prestigious milestone in the ongoing growth process and international expansion of the Parolin brand.

The agreement will go beyond racing activities and will also include a commercial collaboration. To celebrate this partnership, an exclusive “black” chassis line has been designed by Parolin. The new special edition will be distributed exclusively by Ward Racing in the Scandinavian countries and is planned to become available in other international markets at a later stage.

“We are proud to announce this collaboration with Ward Racing, one of the most iconic teams in international karting,” said Marco Parolin.
“I have always admired the Ward family for their professionalism, dedication and integrity. Being able to work together on this project is truly motivating and represents another important step in the growth of our brand.”

Joakim Ward also commented on the agreement:
“We look forward to a new chapter in our karting journey. As a family-run team, we are proud to join forces with Parolin Racing and their family. We share the same values and vision, united by a common strive for success. We are grateful to everyone who has made this collaboration possible and have strong confidence in our future together.”

The first on-track appearance of Ward Racing with Parolin colours is scheduled for the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca, running from January 21 to 25. From there, the Swedish team will commit to a full programme across the international karting calendar.

Parolin Motorsport is proud to announce that, after recently completing five successful seasons in international karting with the factory team, Christian Costoya takes the next important step in his career by entering the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

Following several years of races and achievements in karting, Christian Costoya is preparing to make his single-seater debut in 2026, and his admission into the McLaren Driver Development Programme represents a fundamental step in this transition. In fact, one of the most prestigious brands in motorsport will provide dedicated support for Christian’s move into formula racing and for the continuation of his career.

Born in 2010, Christian has been one of the standout young talents to emerge from the Parolin Motorsport team, competing as a factory driver for the majority of his karting career. From the international MINI classes to the Junior and Senior categories, he developed his skills under the Parolin banner and grew within the team to become one of the leading drivers on the world stage.

The collaboration between Costoya and Parolin Motorsport produced an impressive list of achievements, including multiple WSK victories and major international titles. After concluding a couple of successful seasons in MINI, in 2022 Christian became the third Parolin driver to join Nicolas Todt’s All Road Management, following in the footsteps of Gabriele Minì and James Wharton. Costoya then showed his potential in OKJ, finishing runner-up in the 2023 FIA Karting World Championship as well as in the 2024 European Championship.

Christian’s debut season in OK, the premier class of single-speed karting, further proved the efficiency of the work carried out throughout his years with Parolin Motorsport. Costoya won the WSK Euro Series before being crowned European champion and also managed to secure five victories in a row between May and July. The 2025 season was thus defined by speed and consistency, serving as the perfect prelude to Christian’s entry into the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

Parolin Motorsport thanks Christian for his dedication throughout all these years with the team and congratulates him on this significant milestone. The entire company is proud to have contributed to his development and looks forward to following his progress as he enters the next stage of his sporting journey.

Parolin Motorsport and its partner teams concluded the 2025 season with another weekend of strong performances at the final round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato. Qualifying on Friday took place in wet conditions, but the rest of the event was run in dry yet very cold weather, and across these changing circumstances drivers using Parolin equipment reached Finals in every category, securing podium finishes in OK-N and OK-N Junior, leading laps in Mini U10, and confirming again the depth of performance across the factory squad and its satellite operations.

In OK-N, LA Motorsport’s Matteo Melis delivered one of the standout drives of the weekend to finish 2nd, only 0.411s from victory after a decisive move into the top three in the closing laps. Behind him, Federico Rossi (AKM Motorsport) produced a strong run to 4th, marking another top-five finish for the Parolin/TM package. LA Motorsport’s Lorenzo D’Amico also secured a solid result with 12th, while Fabio Ferlicca (AKM) and Miguel Paco (LA Motorsport) completed the group of Parolin finalists.

The OK-N Junior category was again one of the most competitive of the event, and the Modena Kart Racing Team placed three drivers inside the top ten. Federico Mirabella finished 3rd after a tight three-way battle at the front, closely followed by team-mates Alessandro Nanni in 10th and Nojus Stasionis in 13th, the latter also setting the fastest lap of the race with 47.551s. Modena’s depth was further underlined by Elton Hedfors finishing 19th after being unable to set a time in Qualifying.

In Mini U10, Zayne Burgess (Parolin Motorsport) once again proved his front-running speed by leading the race early and crossing the line first after the final-lap battles, but finished 10th after a five-second penalty. The category was won by Nahyl El Gahoudi (Babyrace Driver Academy) on a Parolin kart, with Nicolò Pacillo (Babyrace Driver Academy) completing an excellent day for the team in 3rd after a tight finish.

The Mini Gr.3 Final also featured notable results from Babyrace Driver Academy, with Stan Ratajski taking an excellent 2nd place, and Liam Nachawati close behind in 5th after a race shaped by repeated position changes in the leading group.

Zarief Rayqal and Bruno Blanco qualified for the Final in the OK category but saw their hopes compromised by the intensity of the midfield pack. Rayqal brought his Parolin home in 24th, while Blanco retired on the opening lap and was classified 33rd.

In OK-Junior, Oskari Walle’s weekend promise was undone in the Final after being caught in an early incident that forced him to retire on the opening lap. He was classified 33rd despite strong pace earlier in the event.

Reflecting on the weekend, Marco Parolin said:

“The last round of WSK Final Cup in Lonato was the final act of our racing season, and I was satisfied to witness a strong Parolin presence across the different categories in an event that accounted together nearly 400 pilots. This is a testament of the great trust that several partner teams put in the Parolin product and we are happy to see them performing well, including the win for Babyrace Driver Academy in U10 and the podiums for LA Motorsport (OKN) and Modena (OKNJ). With regards to our team, we have to mention the strong performance of Burgess in U10, winner of the Prefinal and then penalized in the Final after crossing the line on first. In OKJ the speed was promising, but contacts and DNF did not allow our drivers to display their true potential. However we close our 2025 with satisfaction, boasting one more European trophy on our shelves, and a constant growth of the Parolin brand.”

Parolin Motorsport now looks ahead to its 2026 programme, building on a season that delivered podiums and victories across all international categories and confirmed the strength of the Parolin chassis in every age group.

Parolin Motorsport continued its strong end to the season at the second round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at Cremona. The factory team and satellite operations once again demonstrated pace across all categories, claiming podium finishes in OK-Junior and OK-N Junior, and top-ten results in OK and Mini U10.

Parolin was among the front-runners from the start of the weekend in OK-Junior as Oskari Walle qualified strongly and maintained that pace throughout the heats and Prefinal to secure a place on the front row for the Final. In the decisive race, he fought consistently among the leaders, setting the event record with a lap of 47.999s and finishing 3rd, confirming the competitiveness of the Parolin-TM package. Giacomo Giusto also impressed with 7th after gaining 10 places, while Juan Garciarce gained a total of 27 places during the Prefinal and Final.

Zarief Rayqal was a revelation in OK, qualifying 9th overall, taking 5th in the Prefinal before a solid performance to take 8th in the Final, maintaining strong pace throughout a closely fought race.

In OK-N Junior, the Modena Kart Racing Team almost placed two drivers on the podium for Parolin when Nojus Stasionis crossed the line 1st before a three-second penalty placed him 6th. Ruzgar Evci finished 2nd, setting the fastest lap of the race at 48.647s and missing victory by just 0.296s.

Of the Mini drivers, Zayne Burgess once again fought at the front of Mini U10, finishing 6th as part of the lead group.

Babyrace Driver Academy secured victory and a further podium finish in the Mini Gr.3 Final, underlining the exceptional pace of the Parolin-IAME equipment on the technical Cremona circuit. In Mini U10, Parolin customer teams also delivered outstanding results, with Eetu Koramo (Parolin Finland) finishing 3rd and Sasha Miras y Muñoz (Babyrace Driver Academy) taking 2nd, both within two seconds of the winner. These results confirm Parolin’s dominance in the youngest categories and the enduring competitiveness of its chassis across multiple teams.

Parolin Motorsport will conclude its 2025 international season at the final round of the WSK Final Cup, to be held at Lonato from 21st-23rd November, where the team will aim to build on its strong results and finish the year on a high note.