Kart racing competition, European Championships, attracts around 230 drivers to the Algarve region.
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Let's Talk About the European Senior Academy Trophy!
Gear up, racers! The much-anticipated FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Senior makes its grand entrance in the motorsport world in 2025. This thrilling event kicks off on the speedy tracks, with no Portuguese drivers joining the initial 36 competitors.
In the expansive FIA Karting European Championship, the OK class, with a whopping 101 participants, promises fiery competition, including our very own Portuguese powerhouse, Maria Neto.
In the OK Junior category, 95 competitors will be vying for glory, and among them will be Portugal's Gustavo Silva.
Mark your calendars, folks! The high-octane races unfold from the afternoon of May 2nd, all the way to May 4th.
The best part? Entry to the Algarve International Karting Track is absolutely free!
Fun fact: The European Senior Academy Trophy's first round in 2025 took place at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, as part of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championships – OK and Junior round[4]. Riccardo Ferrari made history as the inaugural Senior category winner[1][3].
Stay tuned for the next round at the Viterbo circuit in Italy from June 5 to 8, 2025[2]. This event is part of the FIA Karting European Championship & Academy Trophy extravaganza. The details for the third round are yet to be announced. Enjoy the ride!
- The Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, home to the initial round of the European Senior Academy Trophy in 2025, is offering free entry, allowing football enthusiasts the unique opportunity to watch the champions-league level competition in sports like karting.
- While the FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Senior doesn't see any Portuguese drivers in its 2025 inaugural edition, the European leagues have other exciting stars to watch, such as Maria Neto in the OK class and Gustavo Silva in the OK Junior category.
- After the electrifying Algarve event, sports fans can look forward to the European Senior Academy Trophy moving to the Viterbo circuit in Italy from June 5 to 8, 2025, marking the continuation of this thrilling adventure and further showcasing Europe's competitive spirit in sports, much like the champions-league in football.
