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Davide Rigon subito a podio nella Speed Euroseries

GP2 – Davide Rigon graffia i test di Barcellona

GT – Davide Rigon sfiora il podio a Monza

Davide Rigon con Kessel Racing nella Blancpain GT Endurance Series

Rigon a Suzuka per i Ferrari Racing Days

F1 – Biennale per Rigon con Ferrari

Ciao “Babbo”

F.3 – Vicky Piria “La Formula 3? Una macchina fantastica”

F.3 – Vicky Piria pensa al 2012 e alla Formula 3

Mia Zanki finishes the weekend in Wackersdorf on a high note 🏁🔥

After an outstanding pole position in qualifying, Mia showed true resilience throughout the weekend. Despite some challenges in Race 1 and 2, she remained a constant front-runner — and today, she delivered when it mattered most.

📅 19/04/26
• Warm Up – P3
• Race 3 – P1 🏆
• Overall Result – P2 🥈

A well-deserved victory and a strong second place overall to close the RMC weekend. A performance built on speed, determination, and consistency.

@minardi_management
@mia.alessa.zanki

#MiaZanki #PodiumFinish #RMC #KartingLife #Motorsport

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Mia Zanki finishes the weekend in Wackersdorf on a high note 🏁🔥

After an outstanding pole position in qualifying, Mia showed true resilience throughout the weekend. Despite some challenges in Race 1 and 2, she remained a constant front-runner — and today, she delivered when it mattered most.

📅 19/04/26
• Warm Up – P3
• Race 3 – P1 🏆
• Overall Result – P2 🥈

A well-deserved victory and a strong second place overall to close the RMC weekend. A performance built on speed, determination, and consistency.

@minardi_management
@mia.alessa.zanki

#MiaZanki #PodiumFinish #RMC #KartingLife #Motorsport

For so long, motorsport has been seen as a man’s world.
But today, that story is being rewritten — not loudly, but powerfully.

Women in this space are not here to prove something extra. They are here to bring their perspective, their precision, their vision. Sensitivity becomes strength. Organization becomes performance. Belief becomes progress.

At DAG Management, we see talent for what it truly is — not defined by gender, but by preparation, mindset, and the courage to chase something bigger.

This is about opportunity. This is about representation.
And most importantly, this is about the incredible girls who are already shaping the future of our sport.

Follow us and discover their stories.

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea : +39 338 8446280

#WomenInMotorsport #NextGeneration #BreakingBarriers #RacingFuture #MinardiManagement

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For so long, motorsport has been seen as a man’s world.
But today, that story is being rewritten — not loudly, but powerfully.

Women in this space are not here to prove something extra. They are here to bring their perspective, their precision, their vision. Sensitivity becomes strength. Organization becomes performance. Belief becomes progress.

At DAG Management, we see talent for what it truly is — not defined by gender, but by preparation, mindset, and the courage to chase something bigger.

This is about opportunity. This is about representation.
And most importantly, this is about the incredible girls who are already shaping the future of our sport.

Follow us and discover their stories.

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea : +39 338 8446280

#WomenInMotorsport #NextGeneration #BreakingBarriers #RacingFuture #MinardiManagement

Manuel Quondamcarlo starts the season in style at Vallelunga 🇮🇹🏁

📅 18/04/26
• Qualifying 1 – P1 Class 🥇
• Race 1 – P1 Class 🏆

A perfect execution from start to finish — securing pole position and converting it into a fantastic class victory in Race 1 at the opening round of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy. A strong statement to kick off the championship campaign.

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#ManuelQuondamcarlo #RaceWinner #PolePosition #LigierJS2R #Motorsport

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Manuel Quondamcarlo starts the season in style at Vallelunga 🇮🇹🏁

📅 18/04/26
• Qualifying 1 – P1 Class 🥇
• Race 1 – P1 Class 🏆

A perfect execution from start to finish — securing pole position and converting it into a fantastic class victory in Race 1 at the opening round of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy. A strong statement to kick off the championship campaign.

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#ManuelQuondamcarlo #RaceWinner #PolePosition #LigierJS2R #Motorsport

Vanesa Silkunaite delivers a perfect race weekend at the Lithuanian National Championship Round 1 in Aukštadvaris 🇱🇹🏁

📅 18/04/26
• Official Free Practice – P2
• Qualifying – P2
• Heat 1 – P1
• Heat 2 – P1
• Final – P1 🏆

A dominant performance when it mattered most — converting strong pace into a flawless victory. A statement drive to kick off the championship.

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#VanesaSilkunaite #RaceWinner #KartingChampionship #FutureStar #Motorsport

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Vanesa Silkunaite delivers a perfect race weekend at the Lithuanian National Championship Round 1 in Aukštadvaris 🇱🇹🏁

📅 18/04/26
• Official Free Practice – P2
• Qualifying – P2
• Heat 1 – P1
• Heat 2 – P1
• Final – P1 🏆

A dominant performance when it mattered most — converting strong pace into a flawless victory. A statement drive to kick off the championship.

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#VanesaSilkunaite #RaceWinner #KartingChampionship #FutureStar #Motorsport

Happy Birthday, Rivaan 🎉🏁

Today we’re celebrating more than just a birthday — we’re celebrating the journey, the dedication, and the heart you bring to everything you do. From early mornings at the track to the relentless pursuit of improvement, your passion for motorsport speaks for itself.

Rivaan Dev Preetham, you’re not just a talented driver — you’re someone who leads with determination, resilience, and quiet confidence. Every lap you complete, every challenge you face, shows the mindset of someone building something meaningful for the future.

We’re proud to have you as part of this journey. Keep pushing limits, keep chasing those goals, and never lose that fire that sets you apart.

Wishing you a year full of speed, success, and unforgettable moments both on and off the track 🚀

Enjoy your day — you’ve earned it 🏆

@minardi_management
@rivaan.dev.preetham

#HappyBirthdayRivaan #FutureChampion #MotorsportLife #KeepPushing #RacingFamily

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Happy Birthday, Rivaan 🎉🏁

Today we’re celebrating more than just a birthday — we’re celebrating the journey, the dedication, and the heart you bring to everything you do. From early mornings at the track to the relentless pursuit of improvement, your passion for motorsport speaks for itself.

Rivaan Dev Preetham, you’re not just a talented driver — you’re someone who leads with determination, resilience, and quiet confidence. Every lap you complete, every challenge you face, shows the mindset of someone building something meaningful for the future.

We’re proud to have you as part of this journey. Keep pushing limits, keep chasing those goals, and never lose that fire that sets you apart.

Wishing you a year full of speed, success, and unforgettable moments both on and off the track 🚀

Enjoy your day — you’ve earned it 🏆

@minardi_management
@rivaan.dev.preetham

#HappyBirthdayRivaan #FutureChampion #MotorsportLife #KeepPushing #RacingFamily

The season has officially begun, and Manuel Quondamcarlo wasted no time making a statement at his home track, Autodromo Vallelunga.

On the first day of the opening race weekend of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy, Manuel showed strong pace and confidence right from the start:

📅 17/04/26
• Free Practice 1 – P1
• Free Practice 2 – P2

A dominant start in FP1 followed by another solid performance in FP2 proves he’s already in top form. Racing at home clearly gives him that extra edge, and he’s looking sharper than ever.

The tone is set — Manuel is here, and he’s on fire 🔥

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#LigierJS2R #Vallelunga #Motorsport #RacingSeason #OnFire

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The season has officially begun, and Manuel Quondamcarlo wasted no time making a statement at his home track, Autodromo Vallelunga.

On the first day of the opening race weekend of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy, Manuel showed strong pace and confidence right from the start:

📅 17/04/26
• Free Practice 1 – P1
• Free Practice 2 – P2

A dominant start in FP1 followed by another solid performance in FP2 proves he’s already in top form. Racing at home clearly gives him that extra edge, and he’s looking sharper than ever.

The tone is set — Manuel is here, and he’s on fire 🔥

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#LigierJS2R #Vallelunga #Motorsport #RacingSeason #OnFire

One last push before it all begins.

Today at Misano, Mattia Bucci closed out the final test day — the last dance before the season comes to life. Every lap, every adjustment, every detail fine-tuned with one clear goal: to be ready when it truly counts.

There’s something special about this moment. The calm before the storm. The quiet confidence built through hours of work, focus, and sacrifice. No more testing. No more waiting.

Now, it’s time to race.

The season starts here. 🔥

@minardi_management
@mattiabucci_official

#MattiaBucci #ReadyToRace #Misano #SeasonStart #LastDance

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One last push before it all begins.

Today at Misano, Mattia Bucci closed out the final test day — the last dance before the season comes to life. Every lap, every adjustment, every detail fine-tuned with one clear goal: to be ready when it truly counts.

There’s something special about this moment. The calm before the storm. The quiet confidence built through hours of work, focus, and sacrifice. No more testing. No more waiting.

Now, it’s time to race.

The season starts here. 🔥

@minardi_management
@mattiabucci_official

#MattiaBucci #ReadyToRace #Misano #SeasonStart #LastDance

Racing doesn’t always give you the result you deserve… but it always reveals who you are.

At La Conca, Jason Kosmopoulos showed exactly that.

After a tough qualifying, he refused to settle. Heat after heat, position after position, he fought his way forward with determination, maturity, and incredible consistency. Tire management, race pace, composure under pressure — everything came together when it mattered most.

Then came the super heats.
Nine positions gained.
Fastest lap.
A statement.

A place in his first FIA Karting European Championship Final — earned the hard way.

And then… racing reminded us how brutal it can be. A collision ended his final before it truly began. DNF.

But this weekend was never about the final result on paper.

It was about resilience.
It was about growth.
It was about proving that Jason belongs at this level — and he’s only getting started.

Sometimes, the strongest performances don’t end with a trophy.
They end with everyone watching knowing… something special is coming.

The future is very real. 🔥

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#JasonKosmopoulos #FIAKarting #RacingSpirit #FutureChampion #NeverGiveUp

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Racing doesn’t always give you the result you deserve… but it always reveals who you are.

At La Conca, Jason Kosmopoulos showed exactly that.

After a tough qualifying, he refused to settle. Heat after heat, position after position, he fought his way forward with determination, maturity, and incredible consistency. Tire management, race pace, composure under pressure — everything came together when it mattered most.

Then came the super heats.
Nine positions gained.
Fastest lap.
A statement.

A place in his first FIA Karting European Championship Final — earned the hard way.

And then… racing reminded us how brutal it can be. A collision ended his final before it truly began. DNF.

But this weekend was never about the final result on paper.

It was about resilience.
It was about growth.
It was about proving that Jason belongs at this level — and he’s only getting started.

Sometimes, the strongest performances don’t end with a trophy.
They end with everyone watching knowing… something special is coming.

The future is very real. 🔥

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#JasonKosmopoulos #FIAKarting #RacingSpirit #FutureChampion #NeverGiveUp

🇮🇹 - LA CONCA - FIA KARTING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Check out some great moments from Matteo Gallo’s race weekend at La Conca International Circuit! 🇮🇹🔥

A competitive round in the FIA Karting European Championship, gaining valuable experience and continuing to push forward against top-level competition 💪

🔜 - Champions of the Future Round 2 Valencia 🇪🇸

🔝 Follow us for updates and support Matteo as he continues his journey! 🙌

@minardi_management
@matteogallo_15

#FIACIK #Karting #MatteoGallo #LaConca #ChampionsOfTheFuture RoadToTheT

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🇮🇹 - LA CONCA - FIA KARTING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Check out some great moments from Matteo Gallo’s race weekend at La Conca International Circuit! 🇮🇹🔥

A competitive round in the FIA Karting European Championship, gaining valuable experience and continuing to push forward against top-level competition 💪

🔜 - Champions of the Future Round 2 Valencia 🇪🇸

🔝 Follow us for updates and support Matteo as he continues his journey! 🙌

@minardi_management
@matteogallo_15

#FIACIK #Karting #MatteoGallo #LaConca #ChampionsOfTheFuture RoadToTheT

The 2026 season kicks off at Autodromo Vallelunga for the opening round of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy 🇮🇹

All eyes are on Manuel Quondamcarlo as he takes on the first challenge of the year behind the wheel of the Ligier JS2 R. A technical and demanding circuit like Vallelunga will set the tone for the season ahead — and it’s the perfect place to start building momentum.

New season. New goals. Same determination.

Let’s get it 💪🔥

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#LigierJS2R #ItalianTrophy #Vallelunga #Motorsport #Racing SeasonStart

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The 2026 season kicks off at Autodromo Vallelunga for the opening round of the Ligier JS2 R Italian Trophy 🇮🇹

All eyes are on Manuel Quondamcarlo as he takes on the first challenge of the year behind the wheel of the Ligier JS2 R. A technical and demanding circuit like Vallelunga will set the tone for the season ahead — and it’s the perfect place to start building momentum.

New season. New goals. Same determination.

Let’s get it 💪🔥

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#LigierJS2R #ItalianTrophy #Vallelunga #Motorsport #Racing SeasonStart

MIA ZANKI JOINS DAG MANAGEMENT

Mia Zanki joins DAG Management. The young Austrian driver has already distinguished herself as one of the most promising talents of her generation, securing the title of Austrian Vice Champion for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025). In 2025, she also achieved a third-place finish in the Central European Karting (Junior Category), in addition to winning the ROK Austria Champion title in the Junior category. Despite her young age, Mia has already established herself as one of the leading figures in her category, demonstrating talent, determination, and remarkable maturity on track. Her entry represents an important step in her development path, with the goal of continuing to grow her potential and reaching increasingly ambitious milestones in international motorsport.

🎤DAG: “We are incredibly proud and grateful to welcome Mia Zanki to our agency. Mia is another outstanding young talent selected within the F1 Academy pathway, and her decision to join our agency is a strong statement we truly appreciate. We strongly believe in the power of girls on track, and Mia perfectly represents this new generation of determined and talented female drivers. At a very young age, Mia is already taking her first important steps at international level in the Junior category. What stands out immediately is not only her talent, but also her personality natural, focused, with a strong mindset and true determination to improve every single day. She is exactly the kind of driver we love to work with, and we are excited to support and guide her on her journey towards formula racing. Welcome to the team, Mia, the journey is just beginning!”

🎤Mia Zanki “: Joining DAG Management is a big step for me and brings me closer to my dream of racing in Formula cars. My focus now is to push myself to the limit in the OK category, keep improving every session, and fight at the front. I know the competition is strong, but I am ready to work hard, learn fast, and give everything on and off the track. My goal is to build a strong path towards formula racing and become the best driver I can be”.

@minardi_management
@mia.alessa.zanki

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MIA ZANKI JOINS DAG MANAGEMENT

Mia Zanki joins DAG Management. The young Austrian driver has already distinguished herself as one of the most promising talents of her generation, securing the title of Austrian Vice Champion for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025). In 2025, she also achieved a third-place finish in the Central European Karting (Junior Category), in addition to winning the ROK Austria Champion title in the Junior category. Despite her young age, Mia has already established herself as one of the leading figures in her category, demonstrating talent, determination, and remarkable maturity on track. Her entry represents an important step in her development path, with the goal of continuing to grow her potential and reaching increasingly ambitious milestones in international motorsport.

🎤DAG: “We are incredibly proud and grateful to welcome Mia Zanki to our agency. Mia is another outstanding young talent selected within the F1 Academy pathway, and her decision to join our agency is a strong statement we truly appreciate. We strongly believe in the power of girls on track, and Mia perfectly represents this new generation of determined and talented female drivers. At a very young age, Mia is already taking her first important steps at international level in the Junior category. What stands out immediately is not only her talent, but also her personality natural, focused, with a strong mindset and true determination to improve every single day. She is exactly the kind of driver we love to work with, and we are excited to support and guide her on her journey towards formula racing. Welcome to the team, Mia, the journey is just beginning!”

🎤Mia Zanki “: Joining DAG Management is a big step for me and brings me closer to my dream of racing in Formula cars. My focus now is to push myself to the limit in the OK category, keep improving every session, and fight at the front. I know the competition is strong, but I am ready to work hard, learn fast, and give everything on and off the track. My goal is to build a strong path towards formula racing and become the best driver I can be”.

@minardi_management
@mia.alessa.zanki

La Conca recap… aka: “When karting decides to test your personality” 🎢🏎️

This weekend had everything: speed, talent, chaos… and a little bit of “are you serious right now?” moments.

Benjamin Westwood 🤝 tires
→ It was a complicated relationship. But hey, even bad dates teach you something. He’s got the speed — now we just need the rubber on his side.

Zack Zhu 📈
→ First FIA final ✅
→ Calm under pressure ✅
→ Officially entered the “I belong here” chat 💬

Jason Kosmopoulos 🚀
→ Comeback mode: ON
→ Fastest lap. +9 positions. Pure fire.
→ Ending: not ideal (thanks, chaos), but statement = made.

Julia Angelard 🧠💪
→ Speed? Yes.
→ Mindset upgrade? BIG yes.
Results didn’t show it yet… but trust us, it’s loading ⏳

Maxime Noeppel 👶➡️🔥
→ First European Championship
→ P18 in quali like it’s nothing
Rookie? Yes. Acting like one? Not really.

Vladimir Ivannikov 🎯
→ Strong start, tricky middle, “we go again” ending
Sometimes you miss… sometimes you reload.

Matteo Gallo 📚
→ First FIA race = welcome to the deep end
Progress, confidence, lessons… the ingredients are there 👀

Nefeli Kosmopoulou 💥
→ Chassis said “I quit” in warm-up
→ She said “not today”
No references, no excuses — just pure fighting spirit.

Not the easiest weekend.
But definitely one that builds racers.

Because in karting (and life):
Sometimes you win.
Sometimes you learn.
And sometimes… your kart just decides to keep things interesting. 😅

We move forward. Stronger. Always. 🔥

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea Cell: +39 338 8446280
🌐 Website: www.minardimanagement.com

#FIACIK #Karting #LaConca #RacingLife #FutureStars NeverGiveU

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La Conca recap… aka: “When karting decides to test your personality” 🎢🏎️

This weekend had everything: speed, talent, chaos… and a little bit of “are you serious right now?” moments.

Benjamin Westwood 🤝 tires
→ It was a complicated relationship. But hey, even bad dates teach you something. He’s got the speed — now we just need the rubber on his side.

Zack Zhu 📈
→ First FIA final ✅
→ Calm under pressure ✅
→ Officially entered the “I belong here” chat 💬

Jason Kosmopoulos 🚀
→ Comeback mode: ON
→ Fastest lap. +9 positions. Pure fire.
→ Ending: not ideal (thanks, chaos), but statement = made.

Julia Angelard 🧠💪
→ Speed? Yes.
→ Mindset upgrade? BIG yes.
Results didn’t show it yet… but trust us, it’s loading ⏳

Maxime Noeppel 👶➡️🔥
→ First European Championship
→ P18 in quali like it’s nothing
Rookie? Yes. Acting like one? Not really.

Vladimir Ivannikov 🎯
→ Strong start, tricky middle, “we go again” ending
Sometimes you miss… sometimes you reload.

Matteo Gallo 📚
→ First FIA race = welcome to the deep end
Progress, confidence, lessons… the ingredients are there 👀

Nefeli Kosmopoulou 💥
→ Chassis said “I quit” in warm-up
→ She said “not today”
No references, no excuses — just pure fighting spirit.

Not the easiest weekend.
But definitely one that builds racers.

Because in karting (and life):
Sometimes you win.
Sometimes you learn.
And sometimes… your kart just decides to keep things interesting. 😅

We move forward. Stronger. Always. 🔥

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea Cell: +39 338 8446280
🌐 Website: www.minardimanagement.com

#FIACIK #Karting #LaConca #RacingLife #FutureStars NeverGiveU

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