FIA Karting European Championship – KZ/KZ2/Academy: Guide to Round 1 at Adria

Main info & figures

• Name: Round 1 of the 2020 FIA Karting European Championship – KZ/KZ2, Round 1 of the FIA Karting Academy Trophy
• Federation: CIK-FIA
• Promoter: RGMMC Group
• Organizer: Bioitalia s.p.a.
• ASN: Commissione Sportiva Automobilistica Italiana
• Classes: 3 (KZ, KZ2, Academy)
• Drivers: 135
• Countries: 47
• Tires: Vega
• Fuel: Panta
• Engines: TM, Vortex, IAME, Modena

Weather forecast

Temperatures will be high in the Adria region in mid-August with rain expected from Thursday to Saturday, while Sunday should be mostly sunny for the closing heats and finals.

• Thursday: Scattered thunderstorms, 40% precipitation, 57% humidity, 22-34°C
• Friday: Scattered thunderstorms, 50% precipitation, 60% humidity, 22-33°C
• Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms, 50% precipitation, 61% humidity, 22-32°C
• Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 20% precipitation, 59% humidity, 22-32°C

Circuit

The Adria circuit appeared on the calendar following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The track in Veneto had already successfully organized a CIK-FIA Competition in 2016 (see below) and is also frequently used by many international competitors. The 1302 m layout, which is fast and rolling, is characterized by wide asphalt clearances.

• Name: Adria Karting Raceway
• Location: Adria, Veneto region, Northern Italy
• Rotation: Clockwise
• Length: 1302 meters
• Width: 8-10 meters
• Corners: 9
• Straight lines: 2

Classes

KZ

No less than four former World Champions will be at the start of the first Competition of the FIA Karting European Championship – KZ in Adria: Davide Fore, Pedro Hiltbrand, the reigning FIA Karting European Champion Jorrit Pex and the 2019 FIA Karting World Champion Marijn Kremers.

Among the 25 entered, other prestigious drivers will be aiming for victory. Fabian Federer, Adrien Renaudin, Matteo Viganò, Jérémy Iglesias, Simo Puhakka and Riccardo Longhi are among the contenders for a title that promises to be wide open.

• Drivers: 25
• Nationalities: 8
• Age: From 15 years old (in the year)
• Chassis: CIK-FIA international homologation
• Engine: 125cc direct-coupled, 2-stroke, mixed-lubrication
• Gearbox: Manual clutch, six-speed sequential
• Power: Close to 50 HP
• Cooling: Water
• Carburetor: 30mm float bowl
• Brakes: Front and rear with hydraulic foot control
• Weight: Minimum 170 kg (Driver included)
• Tires: Vega (Medium)

KZ2

A slightly lower figure than last year, the number of entries in the FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2 is nevertheless very respectable in these difficult times. It is impossible to make a serious prediction as the competition is full of talents who are capable of shining.

Five drivers from the 2019 Top 10 will be competing, including Giuseppe Palomba, third last year, Simone Cunati, Giacomo Pollini, Jean Nomblot and Senna van Walstijn. Also to be reckoned with are Alessio Piccini, Alexander Schmitz and Andrea Dalè who was crowned in 2014. In addition, there are a number of drivers who are capable of making a good impression on the Adria circuit.

• Drivers: 65
• Nationalities: 18
• Age: From 15 years old (in the year)
• Chassis: CIK-FIA international homologation
• Engine: 125cc direct-coupled, 2-stroke, mixed-lubrication
• Gearbox: Manual clutch, six-speed sequential
• Power: Close to 50 HP
• Cooling: Water
• Carburetor: 30mm float bowl
• Brakes: Front and rear with hydraulic foot control
• Weight: Minimum 175 kg (Driver included)
• Tires: Vega (Medium)

Academy Trophy

The FIA Karting Academy Trophy is entering its second decade, continuing to find young talents from all over the world competing at the wheel of the one-design karts made available to them. Once again this year, the Exprit/Vortex kart with Vega tyres will allow all participants to express their talent on equal terms. Despite the difficulties of traveling from certain countries, the list of participants still includes 45 names and 43 nationalities.

Six drivers have chosen to repeat their 2019 experience, including Ariel Elkin, Maxime Furon Castelain and Alexander Gubenko. The list includes participants already well experienced in international competitions and used to the OK-Junior category. Macéo Capietto, Connor Zilisch, Ashkay Arjun Bohra, Jonathan Weywadt, Ivan Domingues and Rafael Modonese are among the most experienced, but we will also need to watch contenders like Keanu Al Azhari, Matteo De Palo, Adam Kowalski, Alex Powell and Jayden Thien.

• Drivers: 45
• Nationalities: 43
• Age: 12-14 years old
• Chassis: Exprit (CIK-FIA International homologation)
• Engine: Vortex 125cc direct-coupled, 2-stroke, mixed-lubrication
• Cooling: Water
• Exhaust: One-design without valve
• Carburetor: Screw 24 mm
• Horsepower: 29
• Revolutions: 14 000 rpm (limiter)
• Brakes: Single rear with hydraulic control
• Weight: Minimum 140 kg (driver included)
• No gear shifting, clutch, starter or battery
• Tires: Vega (Hard)

Latest FIA Karting event at Adria

2016 CIK-FIA European Championship – KZ2/OK/Junior

KZ2

• Polesitter: Matteo Vigano (Top Kart/Parilla), 47.258 seconds
• Provisional leader: Alex Irlando (Energy/TM)
• Prefinal 1 + 2 leader: Alex Irlando (Energy/TM)
• Final winner: Fabian Federer (CRG/Modena)

OK

• Polesitter: Logan Sargeant (FA Kart/Vortex), 47.243 seconds
• Provisional leader: Paavo Tontieri (CRG/Parilla)
• Prefinal: Pedro Hiltbrand (CRG/Parilla)
• Final winner: Pedro Hiltbrand (CRG/Parilla)

Junior

• Polesitter: Dennis Hauger (CRG/Parilla), 48.308 seconds
• Provisional leader: Dennis Hauger (CRG/Parilla)
• Prefinal 1 + 2 leader: Dennis Hauger (CRG/Parilla)
• Final winner: David Vidales (Tony Kart/Vortex)

How to follow the event?

A live page will be at your disposal from Friday to Sunday, including live timing, by Apex Timing, and live streaming, by RGMMC (available on Saturday and Sunday).

Reports and results will be published on this website on a daily base.

Main schedule

Useful documents

• Full meeting schedule
• Full entry-list for KZ, KZ2 and Academy
• Track map
• Covid-19 plan

2020 FIA Karting calendar – KZ/KZ2/Academy

Check out our full international karting calendar here.

• Info: Guillaume Alvarez / FIA Karting
• Photos: FIA Karting / Adria International Raceway

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