DUDU SALAMONDE FACES NEW CHALLENGE IN SPAIN AT CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE
Brazilian driver targets strong result on his debut at Kartódromo Lucas Guerrero in Valencia.
Amid a season of new horizons, Brazilian driver Dudu Salamonde (Minardi Management powered by DAG / EXA Tecnologia / Vero Coco / DKR / RL Eng. Design / Casa Barô / SOMA Blindados / Team: Parolin Racing / Coach: Gianluca Beggio) takes on another important chapter in his European karting career. After being announced as a member of Minardi Management powered by DAG, the Brazilian has arrived in Spain for the second round of the Champions Of The Future, set to take place at Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, in Valencia.
Experiencing a period of growth and maturity on track, Salamonde arrives motivated to represent Brazil in another round of one of the most competitive championships in karting. Racing with Parolin Racing since the beginning of the season, the driver now adds the support of Minardi Management powered by DAG to his journey—an organization widely recognized for developing talent and boosting careers in European motorsport.
The Lucas Guerrero circuit will be a new challenge for the Brazilian, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the event. Even so, Salamonde approaches his debut at the Spanish venue with confidence and a strong fighting spirit—traits that have defined his path so far. Adapting quickly to new tracks has been a key part of his development throughout this European campaign.
“The track is really nice, I didn’t know it before—just like most of the circuits I’ll be racing on here in Europe from now on. I hope this week will be very positive, with a lot of learning and progression. On Wednesday I want to have strong practice sessions, and on Thursday the Heats begin. We’re fully focused and determined to have another good week.” — Dudu Salamonde
To be fully prepared for the round, the Brazilian driver has been in Spain for the past two weeks, intensifying his testing programme. Alongside Parolin Racing, Salamonde has been working on fine-tuning the kart setup, aiming to extract maximum performance in a highly demanding and competitive environment. This joint effort has been essential in building confidence ahead of the race weekend.
During the test sessions at the circuit, the results have already shown positive signs of the driver’s progress. After an initial phase focused on adaptation, Dudu quickly improved his understanding of the layout and the kart setup, posting lap times among the fastest on track. This consistent evolution boosts expectations for a strong performance throughout the week.
“The tests were very good. The first day was mainly about adapting to the track, and on the second day we managed to put together some strong lap times, inside the Top 5. We improved a lot, and the feedback from my team was very positive. That’s why I believe this week is going to be great.” — Dudu Salamonde
SCHEDULE — Champions Of The Future Round 2
Wednesday, April 29: Free Practice Sessions
Thursday, April 30: Qualifying + First Qualifying Heats
Friday, May 1: Remaining Qualifying Heats / Super Heat qualification
Saturday, May 2: Super Heat + Grand Final
The decisive races will be broadcast live on the official Champions Of The Future YouTube channel, directly from Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero. It will be another opportunity for fans to follow closely the journey of Dudu Salamonde, who remains determined to turn challenges into progress and to write a new chapter in his international karting career.
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