All the best drivers and manufacturers are going to fight for the most prestigious title. Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally. - posted in Racing Comments: Luca Corberi and Paolo Ippolito had an incident on track. Corberi acknowledged the outburst on social media, offering an apology and explanation. The FIA has launched an immediate investigation in to the incidents. The FIA has confirmed during its latest World Motor Sport Council the dates and locations of the 2021 FIA Karting Championships, featuring the world events in Brazil and Sweden, the return of France's Essay and the inclusion of a brand new circuit in Mülsen, Germany. Freddie Slater, winner in the last meters of the 17-lap Final, claimed the 2020 title after a thrilling fight in difficult conditions! Head to Finland for the 2019 World Championship. By. Building a Kart Chassis FROM SCRATCH EP.1 Let’s take on TonyKart and co! “For this reason I’ve decided to don’t take part to any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life, that’s not a self justice, it’s simply the right thing to do. On Saturday, 7th November, the second day of the 2020 FIA Karting World Championship – OK & Junior gave rise to intense confrontations at all levels on the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. His father owns the circuit and is seen power driving the guy into a wall, Life ban for both of these idiots please https://t.co/uzWD1cDJ9w, — Jenson Button (@JensonButton) October 4, 2020, — Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) October 5, 2020. Corberi initially responded while still on track before the situation escalated post race. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. Last Updated: 6th October, 2020 13:02 IST Luca Corberi Quits Racing After Wild Meltdown During FIA World Karting Championship Italian karter Luca Corberi, 23, has decided to quit racing after his meltdown during Sunday's race that threatened the safety of his fellow racers. This has been something I’ve never done in my 15 years of career, and I really hope it won’t be seen by anybody else in the future. Users are encouraged to flag/report comments which should be removed. 29.7k Followers, 303 Following, 739 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from FIA Karting - Official account (@fia.karting.championship) Bas Lammers. “I’d like to apologise to the motorsport community for what I’ve done,” the Italian wrote on Facebook before deleting his profile. The FIA has launched an investigation into what it termed “disturbing events” at the FIA Karting KZ World Championship. The FIA Karting OK / OKJ World Championship starts on Friday. Fabricating a Kart Chassis EP.2 – Let the torment begin! For support, please contact [email protected]. The auto racing world is still reeling from a bizarre shock after an unsporting attack by one of its stars Luca Corberi during the FIA World Karting Championship race. Jeremy Iglesias, ahead of the Dutch . The Female FIA World Karting Champion YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF – Suzy Raganelli; KARTING FIGHT MADNESS – Abject Failure at FIA Karting World Championship. 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Fear for the terrible accident in OK between Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Maya Weug. “My family has been in karting since 1985, we’ve seen it grow, we’ve seen the best and the worst part of it,” he continued. In the final of the KZ category, the most outstanding for the quality of the drivers, the victory went to the Frenchman . 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In a short statement it said: "The FIA and ACI are deeply concerned by the disturbing events that occurred yesterday during the FIA Karting KZ World Championship in Lonato, Italy involving drivers, team members and track officials. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, the two finals shall be staged. The introduction of a new 1.6 litre, turbo-charged V6 power unit, relying heavily on hybrid technologies, aims to place the world’s foremost single-seat racing series at the cutting edge of automotive technology development, while at the same time preserving the culture of innovation and capacity to thrill that have been at the heart of the sport since its earliest days. In FIA Karting World Championship, 19-year-old Callum Bradshaw was crowned the OK world champion, fellow British driver Freddie Slater, aged 12, won the OK-Junior title and, after a quest that has spanned 15 years, France’s Jérémy Iglesias achieved his ambition of becoming world champion – in the KZ category, at the age of 33. Siksnelis also pulled off a move on Maxwell Dodds to finish second, the Briton taking third. The FIA issued a brief statement confirming it is looking into the incidents. “This behaviour is unacceptable in our sport, those individuals will face the consequences of their actions,” he wrote. “After the race, once I’ve been called by the sporting judges, I’ve asked them to take my licence away because I was fully conscious about my irreparable mistakes, but as they showed me, they don’t have the power for doing it, it’s written in the international rules, so please, don’t be against them, they were just doing their work in the best way they could. Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa, who is now President of CIK-FIA, also condemned the incidents with a post on Twitter. Karting1 SuperKart Championship Round 2 Results for the CIK-FIA European Championship on this page are from 1972 to now. In recent years, however, that process has become somewhat blunted as the automotive industry also pursued a range of alternative power solutions designed to target efficiency. Under the Portuguese sun, the twenty Qualifying Heats on the schedule proved to be full of adventures. The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship – OK and Junior will take place in Finland from 6th to 8th September at the Alahärmä Powerpark circuit. 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship The sport has frequently pioneered technology that has been successfully transferred to everyday transport. FIA World Karting Championship erupts into mass brawl after bumper thrown at rival car. Calls have been made for Luca Corberi to be banned after his reckless actions resulted in a mass brawl, which his father got involved in too, during this weekend's race. The FIA has launched an investigation into what it termed “disturbing events” at the FIA Karting KZ World Championship. This may not represent all years for this series. FIA Karting Championship KZ World Champion Jeremy Iglesias goes from Formula K to CRG Factory in 2021 ⤵ The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship - OK and Junior will take place in Finland from 6th to 8th September at the Alahärmä Powerpark circuit. 08 November 2020 - At the Portimao karting track, the OK and OKJ World Championship concludes the FIA Karting season. “Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs,” Button wrote on Twitter, accompanied by a video of the scuffle. 14:10, 5 OCT 2020. FIA Karting KF Championships In the direct line from the origins of the discipline, KF features the elite of non-gearbox Karting from 15 years old, specialists of the purest lines. 30 Aug 2019 Read more. “I’m not asking any indulgence, because I don’t deserve it. A driver at the FIA Karting World Championships could be facing a life ban after throwing an almighty tantrum during the race. Aaron Flanagan. After that Corberi retired and throws car parts at Ippolito during the race, neglects Stewards, crosses the track waling back to paddock. Building a Kart Chassis FROM SCRATCH EP.1 Let’s take on TonyKart and co! Luca Corberi crashed out of the FIA World Karting Championship at South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato, Italy, after colliding with one of his opponents during the ninth lap. Some comments may require approval before being published which can take up to 48 hours. In Portimao at the FIA Karting World Championship -Junior, Aurélia and Ethan Nobels did not go unnoticed! Results for the CIK-FIA World Championship on this page are from 1964 to now. I will totally agree with the punishments required. Italian driver faces lifetime ban after throwing a BUMPER at his rival mid-race before sneaking up on his opponent and starting a mass brawl in the pits during the Karting World Championship final Karting1 SuperKart Championship Round 2 Read more. “I’m writing today to say sorry even if it’s not enough, because after all the bad things that happened during this event, the worst ever has been done by me, a guy who loves this sport and after the worst day of his life will still remember his good racing memories.”, Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs. As with all racing karts, the apparent simplicity of the machines contrasts with the extreme requirements of … The International Federation (FIA) held the Karting World Championship this weekend in the Italian town of Lonato. 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Speedcafe.com reserves the right to deny any post that is abusive or offtopic. “This episode will be remember as one of the worst in our sport and that’s something I’ll never forget. The FIA has launched an official investigation in to what happened on Sunday. Since Formula One World Championship’s inception in 1950, the sport has always sought to innovate, constantly pushing the technological boundaries in order to find the quickest route to victory. Subject to the homologation of the circuit. Page 1 of 5 - Karting FIA World Championship, Lonato: A bizarre episode. A rant! Apart from being the only brother and sister to compete in the same category, Aurelia was also the only female driver among the 89 participants in this Competition, while Ethan was the youngest driver in the field, having not yet reached his 12th birthday. It is held annually since 1964, and is karting's flagship event. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast, and free! Viewers of the FIA Karting World Championship final have called for Luca Corberi to be banned for life after he hurled his bumper at a car from the side of the track before appearing to physically assault a rival after the race. The FIA and ACI are deeply concerned by the disturbing events that occurred yesterday during the FIA Karting KZ World Championship in Lonato, Italy, involving drivers, team members and track officials. The sport has frequently pioneered technology that has been successfully transferred to everyday transport. “The FIA and ACI are deeply concerned by the disturbing events that occurred yesterday during the FIA Karting KZ World Championship in Lonato, Italy, involving drivers, team members and track officials,” said the statement posted on its website. Fabricating a Kart Chassis EP.2 – Let the torment begin! The official website of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile - Karting “There are no excuses to explain why I’ve done such a disgraceful act. This may not represent all years for this series. The Italian had clashed with Paolo Ippolito on Lap 9 of the 25-lap race, eliminating the former on the spot and resulting in the disqualification of both. The FIA (International Automobile Federation) created the CIK (International Karting Commission) in 1962. The Dutchman, despite a really good pace, probably lost the chance to fight for the title when, on lap 10, was overtaken by Bas Lammers (Sodikart – Sodi – TM Racing). Callum Bradshaw and Freddie Slater are the new World Champions. In recent years, however, that process has become somewhat blunted as the automotive industry also pursued a range of alternative power solutions designed to target efficiency. Watch as karter Luca Corberi throws his bumper at opponent Paolo Ippolito in anger after crashing in Karting World Championships KZ Final. This will be the day dedicated to Free Practice and Qualifying Practice, with heats between Saturday and Sunday morning. Marijn Kremers. 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