The challenge is on: 259 drivers made it to technical scrutineering and got on track today at South Garda Karting in Lonato del Garda (BS) to get the first indications ahead of the WSK Final Cup 2018. Entry lists have been growing until the deadline and the opening is already quite successful in terms of presence. The weekend in Lonato got underway today with free practice and technical-sporting scrutineering: Qualifying practice took place in the afternoon and was followed by the initial Heats. The first interesting indications have already been given in this important phase of the season, where some top names have made a category switch.
Good start for Brando Badoer in 60 Mini
Brando Badoer (Parolin-TM-Vega) opened his weekend with a great performance being the fastest in 60 Mini in 53”522s. He led the Russian Dmitry Matveev (CRG-TM) and the Swede Oscar Pedersen (Luxor-LKE). The paddock of Lonato is full of big names: Brando’s dad, former F1 driver Luca Badoer, is happy about the performance of his pupil, who displayed a crescendo of results this year.
Nikita Bedrin setting the pace in OK Junior
The Russian Nikita Bedrin (Tony Kart-Vortex-Vega) has been very quick in OKJ posting a best lap of 47”567s. The starting grid is going to be quite interesting: the Italian Andrea Antonelli (KR-Parilla) is second despite being at the debut in the category with Rosberg Racing, the team set up by F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg. Enzo Trulli (CRG-TM) is third. He is another son following father’s footsteps: his dad Jarno is also a former F1 driver.
Lorenzo Travisanutto, happy streak in OK
The Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto (KR-Parilla- Bridgestone) confirmed to be on top of OK and posted today the quickest time in 46”578s, leading the Swede Dino Beganovic (Tony Kart-Vortex) and the Brit Dexter Patterson (KR-Parilla).
Anthony Abasse ready for the fight in KZ2
In KZ2, the French Anthony Abbasse (SodiKart-TM- Bridgestone) put in a winning performance posting the quickest time in qualifying in 46”572s. He led fellow countryman Emilien Denner (KalìKart-TM) and team mate from Holland Bas Lammers.
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Info: WSK Promotion
Editing: Guillaume Alvarez
Photos: WSK Promotion
