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Scrutineers regularly encounter unusual, interesting and sometimes concerning examples during event inspections. “Feedback from the Field” shares real-world observations from across the sport, highlighting valuable learning opportunities, reinforcing key safety requirements and s…
Read full story →Abbi Pulling continues to make motorsport history while serving as an inspirational role model for the growing number of female racers encouraged to pursue careers in the sport. Just two years after becoming the first female driver to win a round of the British F4 Championship, P…
Read full story →The second bank holiday in May heralds the imminent arrival of summer and with over 70 events permitted there’s a motorsport for everyone, whether you are competing, volunteering or spectating. Use our interactive map here to search by your postcode and have a fantastic weekend! …
Read full story →Round 3 of the 2026 TKC Championship took place at Whilton Mill from May 8th to May 10th 2026, with all qualifying, heats, superheats and finals completed across two full days of racing. Conditions were slightly cloudy and cool with a dry track throughout the whole weekend, provi…
Read full story →The May 2026 Clerks’ & Stewards’ Bulletin brings together important updates and reminders for officials and organisers across the sport. This edition includes guidance on conflicts of interest, extrication exercises, championship bulletin procedures, judicial process resources, a…
Read full story →Our community is one that is powered not just by motors but also passion, and this enthusiasm can be used to help refocus minds in a positive direction. In the case of Paul Sweeney, motorsport became the perfect antidote to the manosphere that he feared was steering his son Jaydo…
Read full story →The Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy is driving female participation in the sport and with the next taster days coinciding with the half-term break, girls from as young as 8-years-old can follow in the tyre tracks of academy drivers such as Freya Lally, who in April claimed he…
Read full story →During 2025, the NCR was updated to mandate that helmets used for karting must have FIA 8858-2010 FHR anchorages removed. The full regulation can be found in NCR Chapter 18, Appendix 7: NCR Ch.18, App.7, Art.3.5 states: “For helmets with 8858-2010 M6 anchorages (FHR attachment po…
Read full story →Motorsport UK announces the first recipients of its Inclusion Grant, awarding funding to four organisations helping to make motorsport more accessible — and enabling more people to enjoy the sport, more often. Removing barriers to entry is central to Motorsport UK’s ambition to g…
Read full story →It’s the first of two bank holiday weekends this month and there are over 80 events taking place across the country covering almost every discipline. Use our interactive map here to search by your postcode, and you’ll find an event near you – or take a look at our summary. Whethe…
Read full story →On a beautiful spring evening, Mercedes F1 title contender George Russell officially launched Silverstone’s world-class new kart circuit along with Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft, Radio 1 DJ Melvin Odoom and a host of media, industry figures and special guests. Developed i…
Read full story →Round 2 of the 2026 TKC Championship took place at PF International, delivering a full weekend of racing across all classes. All sessions were completed following a delay earlier in the weekend, with strong grids once again building on the momentum from the opening round. Across …
Read full story →Motorsport UK Academy graduate Dan Harper continues to establish himself as one of sportscar racing’s most exciting young talents. The 25-year-old Northern Irishman made a sensational debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), claiming a stirring victory in the fiercely…
Read full story →British talent lit up the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy during Round 2 of the IAME Euro Series, with British Kart Championship drivers claiming top spot on every podium and showcasing the depth of UK karting. In the Mini X30 final, Chester Forkes (DK Academy) stormed to vic…
Read full story →A capacity line-up of 30 drivers will contest the full Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by the FIA season, which gets underway at Donington Park this weekend (18/19 April). Continuing the championship’s recent growth, the 2026 grid represents 15 nations, confirming t…
Read full story →The UK’s reputation as one of the world’s leading nations in karting was further strengthened during the opening rounds of this year’s FIA Karting European Championship, with young British drivers claiming victories in both the Junior and OK categories. Will Green and Noah Baglin…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is delighted to confirm that Sky Sports F1 will be broadcasting the Wera Tools British Kart Championships in 2026, the first time that karting has been televised on a mainstream TV channel for over 25 years. In a significant milestone for the British Kart Championsh…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is delighted to confirm that Sky Sports F1 will be broadcasting the Wera Tools British Kart Championships in 2026, the first time that karting has been televised on a mainstream TV channel for over 25 years. In a significant milestone for the British Kart Championsh…
Read full story →This Easter weekend there’s a huge choice of motorsport activity in the UK, covering almost every discipline. With so much motorsport happening across the country there will be something near you – use our interactive map here to search by your postcode and get out there and enjo…
Read full story →Ben Langford has won the inaugural Motorsport UK Cross Car Esports Cup in style after a thrilling final round, claiming the prize of a fully-funded race in a real-world FIA Cross Car with LifeLive UK. In the process of graduating to real-world racing he will help to blaze a trail…
Read full story →The 2026 TKC Championship season began last weekend at Warden Law, with Round 1 delivering a smooth and well-structured event across all three days. Conditions remained consistent throughout, with dry and sunny weather and temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees providing an ideal…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is working with Tillotson Racing and RPM on a new T4 Academy initiative designed to help drivers transition into owner-driver karting via a supported arrive-and-drive style package in the cost effective four-stroke category. The T4 Academy will provide a limited num…
Read full story →The 2026 season of the F1 Academy promises another important step forward for female talent in single-seater racing, and once again British drivers are set to play a prominent role on the grid. Abbi Pulling, of course, was champion in 2024. With the fourth running of the champion…
Read full story →Two young female drivers have been awarded Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy scholarships funded by Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury in collaboration with TeamSport under an initiative set up to increase female participation in motorsport. Due to lack of opportunity, visibil…
Read full story →British motorsport enjoyed a remarkable start to the new Formula One season as five British drivers finished inside the top eight at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, underlining the country’s continued dominance in the sport. At Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, George Russell led …
Read full story →Despite incredible talent across the UK, only 5% of licensed racing drivers are female. At Motorsport UK, we’re determined to change that. We’re working to break down barriers and open the doors of motorsport to more women and girls than ever before – whether that’s getting behin…
Read full story →The 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship roars into life this weekend in Melbourne, Australia, ushering in new cars, new teams, sustainable fuels and fresh driver line-ups. British fans have plenty to celebrate, with an unrivalled five home-grown drivers on the grid – the highes…
Read full story →Motorsport UK has confirmed a new cohort of young athletes for the 2026 Motorsport UK Academy, a talent pathway providing the UK’s future motorsport stars opportunities to learn, develop and thrive. The programme has been refined for 2026 to give a sharper focus on developing wo…
Read full story →Motorsport UK was an integral part of Race Retro last weekend (20-22 February) as competitors, volunteers, officials and fans filled the halls of Stoneleigh Park looking ahead to the 2026 motorsport season. Given the event’s name there was much to entertain fans of historic compe…
Read full story →Motorsport UK will be helping you to ‘Get it out of the Garage’ at Race Retro this weekend (20-22 February). Held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the annual Race Retro event is the ideal way to kick off the 2026 season and features iconic car displays, educational talks from …
Read full story →Le karting amateur change d’échelle en Italie, où les circuits ne se contentent pas d’aligner des virages mais racontent une histoire de vitesse et de précision. Alors que les road-trips thématiques séduisent de plus en plus de passionnés, la péninsule s’impose comme un terrain d…
Read full story →The Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy will return this school holiday with a series of taster sessions taking place at TeamSport Indoor Karting venues across the UK. The first sessions will take place in one week on Tuesday 17 February, with events running at venues nationwide.…
Read full story →The significant role Club100 has played in introducing newcomers to the thrills of competitive motorsport has been recognised, with founder John Vigor presented with the HRH Prince Michael of Kent Award of Merit at Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions. Since its creation in 1993, C…
Read full story →Celebrating the very best of a thrilling year of UK motorsport, the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix was crowned Event of the Year at Motorsport UK’s prestigious annual Night of Champions on Saturday 24th January 2026. London’s Royal Automobile Club once again hosted the ceremon…
Read full story →Motorsport UK’s annual Night of Champions celebrated the outstanding achievements of the UK sport’s leading drivers, volunteers, personalities and community members. Staged at the Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall in central London, the celebration paid tribute to the 2025 Briti…
Read full story →It’s a new year, there is a chill in the air and that can only mean one thing; preparations are now really beginning to ramp up ahead of what promises to be another unforgettable year of British motorsport. As the countdown continues, we’ve cherry-picked a handful of race meeting…
Read full story →Applications are now open to represent Motorsport UK in the 2026 FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy is a unique competition designed to pit the best young kart racers from around the world against each other on equal terms. Drivers are randomly assigned ka…
Read full story →The global motorsport community is mourning the loss of one of karting’s most influential figures. Mike Wilson, the most decorated driver in the history of the discipline, passed away on Monday 5 January 2026 at the age of 66. A humble man despite his legendary status. A six-time…
Read full story →The TKC Winter Cup took place last weekend at Whilton Mill under extremely cold winter conditions, with temperatures dropping to around minus 2 on Saturday and minus 5 on Sunday. Despite the cold, the event ran fully to schedule across both days. There were only a small number of…
Read full story →By any metric, 2025 has been a stellar year for British motorsport. Over the past 12 months, three circuit drivers have been crowned World Champions, alongside many notable successes across a host of other disciplines. Topping the list, Lando Norris became the country’s record 11…
Read full story →The 2025 TKC Autumn Cup took place this weekend at Warden Law, where heavy rain throughout Saturday led to running being cut short. Conditions improved overnight, and by Sunday the track began to dry progressively, becoming fully dry in time for the finals across all classes. The…
Read full story →The 2025 IAME Waterswift Restricted Cadet Class, one of four classes within the British Kart Championships, has been powered by sustainable fuel thanks to funding provided by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Delivered in collaboration with Motorsport UK, the use of sustainable …
Read full story →Purple Sectors, an initiative set up by Chris McCarthy to raise money for national charity, Young Epilepsy will be at the Wera Tools British Kart Championships during the August Kimbolton round, providing media training and guidance for drivers. Neil Cole, host and seasoned figur…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is pleased to confirm Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, as an official partner for the Wera Tools British Kart Championships (BKC). Marsh Sport, a dedicated division of Marsh Ltd, has expert teams across the UK, specialising in insurance …
Read full story →Motorsport UK is pleased to announce PWR, offering a comprehensive range of products to support recovery and muscle discomfort, as the newest official partner for the Wera Tools British Kart Championships (BKC). PWR offers two products: ‘Bump & Bruise’ and ‘Repair, Prepare & Reco…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is pleased to confirm the renewal of its partnership with KartSim, the number one professional kart simulator and simulation software provider, as an official partner for the Wera Tools British Kart Championships (BKC). KartSim provides karting simulators designed s…
Read full story →Motorsport UK is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for individuals in Driver Performance roles—including mechanics, driver coaches, and data engineers—across the British Kart Championships, Ultimate Kart Championships, and Champions Kart Club. This registration …
Read full story →The Wera Tools British Kart Championships (BKC) are delighted to announce the addition of a generous support package for the IAME Waterswift Class for the 2025 season, further enhancing opportunities for young drivers looking to make their mark in competitive karting. The introdu…
Read full story →Le karting est un sport passionnant qui attire de nombreux amateurs à travers le monde. Cependant, pour pouvoir pratiquer ce sport, il est obligatoire de posséder une licence, qui varie en fonction de la fédération sportive à laquelle elle est rattachée. Dans cet article, nous al…
Read full story →La performance des pneus joue un rôle crucial dans le monde du sport automobile, y compris dans le karting. En effet, l’adhérence des pneus sur la piste peut varier rapidement en fonction de leur température pendant une course. Il est donc essentiel de connaître et d’ajuster la p…
Read full story →Depuis la création du premier kart par Ingels en 1956, la technologie, la puissance et la sécurité des karts n’ont cessé de s’améliorer. Pendant plus de 70 ans, les moteurs à combustion interne ont dominé le domaine du karting. Cependant, les alternatives électriques sont apparue…
Read full story →Karting à Toulouse, le circuit de Montaudran Vous êtes un passionné de sensations fortes et vous habitez Toulouse ou ses environs ? Le circuit de karting de Montaudran est une expérience à ne pas manquer. Dans cet article, nous allons vous présenter ce circuit de karting indoor, …
Read full story →Pour les amateurs de vitesse et de sensations fortes, le Circuit Pondinois à Pont d’Ain dans l’Ain offre une expérience de karting outdoor inoubliable. Le circuit de karting pondinois à Pont d’Ain est une destination idéale pour les amateurs de sensations fortes et de vitesse. Av…
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