ANNEVILLE: ZHU LIGHTNING FAST ALL WEEKEND, BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH

25/08/2025/in News /by Valerio Tinghi

Qualifying: P2
Pre-Final: P5
Final: DNF

On track in Anneville for the fifth round of the French Championship FFSA Academy was Zack Zhu. The young French driver delivered a standout weekend, always among the frontrunners and showing great speed in every session. After a brilliant pre-final finished in P5, the final looked like the perfect chance to fight for the podium, but a sudden brake issue forced him to retire. Fortunately, Zack was able to stop safely, without any consequences.
Despite the bitter ending, Zhu once again proved his great talent and pace. A weekend that, despite the misfortune, leaves him with positive signs and the awareness that he can consistently battle at the front. Now focus shifts to the upcoming races, with the determination to turn strong performances into concrete results.

Author: Gabriele Bovio

Happy 19th Birthday, Manuel 🎉

Anyone who knows you knows this already: beyond the helmet there’s a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and respectful person. You carry yourself with quiet confidence, heart, and a sensitivity that’s rare — and powerful — in this sport.

We’re proud of the driver you are, but even more of the person you’re becoming.
May this year bring you growth, calm, big dreams, and moments that remind you why you love racing in the first place.

Enjoy your day, Manuel. You deserve it 🤍🏁

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#HappyBirthdayManuel #19Today #KindHeartFastDriver #TeamFamily #OnAndOffTheTrack 🤍🏁

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Happy 19th Birthday, Manuel 🎉

Anyone who knows you knows this already: beyond the helmet there’s a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and respectful person. You carry yourself with quiet confidence, heart, and a sensitivity that’s rare — and powerful — in this sport.

We’re proud of the driver you are, but even more of the person you’re becoming.
May this year bring you growth, calm, big dreams, and moments that remind you why you love racing in the first place.

Enjoy your day, Manuel. You deserve it 🤍🏁

@minardi_management
@manuelquondamcarlo

#HappyBirthdayManuel #19Today #KindHeartFastDriver #TeamFamily #OnAndOffTheTrack 🤍🏁

🇵🇹 - PORTIMAO - F4 FORMULA WINTER SERIES ROUND 2

Big day in the books 🔥
Markas Silkunas getting crucial mileage at F4 Formula Winter Series – Round 2 in Portimão 🇵🇹

A full day of Collective Testing, just like tomorrow — but an especially important one for Markas. Strong pace, solid consistency, and plenty to build on 💪📈

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Collective Test 1 – P7 / P5 Rookie
Collective Test 2 – P14 / P6 Rookie
Collective Test 3 – P15 / P6 Rookie

Head down, confidence up.
Good luck Markas — keep pushing 🚀👊

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#F4WinterSeries #MarkasSilkunas #RookieProgress #KeepPushing #Portimao

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🇵🇹 - PORTIMAO - F4 FORMULA WINTER SERIES ROUND 2

Big day in the books 🔥
Markas Silkunas getting crucial mileage at F4 Formula Winter Series – Round 2 in Portimão 🇵🇹

A full day of Collective Testing, just like tomorrow — but an especially important one for Markas. Strong pace, solid consistency, and plenty to build on 💪📈

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Collective Test 1 – P7 / P5 Rookie
Collective Test 2 – P14 / P6 Rookie
Collective Test 3 – P15 / P6 Rookie

Head down, confidence up.
Good luck Markas — keep pushing 🚀👊

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#F4WinterSeries #MarkasSilkunas #RookieProgress #KeepPushing #Portimao

🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice wrapped up 💨
Vladimir Ivannikov putting in the work at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A solid day of progress and pace-building ahead of tomorrow’s first real race day with qualifying and heats. Everything coming together at the right time 🔥👊

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P18
Session 4 – P9

Strong finish to the day.
Good luck tomorrow Vladimir — keep pushing 🚀💪

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #VladimirIvannikov #RaceReady #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

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🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice wrapped up 💨
Vladimir Ivannikov putting in the work at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A solid day of progress and pace-building ahead of tomorrow’s first real race day with qualifying and heats. Everything coming together at the right time 🔥👊

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P18
Session 4 – P9

Strong finish to the day.
Good luck tomorrow Vladimir — keep pushing 🚀💪

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #VladimirIvannikov #RaceReady #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice ✔️ and momentum building ⚡
Julia Angelard is in action at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A full day of learning, pushing, and dialing everything in ahead of tomorrow’s real race start with qualifying and heats. Eyes up, confidence high, and ready to fight 💪🔥

Today’s results – 05/01/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P27
Session 4 – P31

Tomorrow we go racing.
Good luck Julia — keep pushing 👊✨

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #JuliaAngelard #RaceDayLoading #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

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🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice ✔️ and momentum building ⚡
Julia Angelard is in action at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A full day of learning, pushing, and dialing everything in ahead of tomorrow’s real race start with qualifying and heats. Eyes up, confidence high, and ready to fight 💪🔥

Today’s results – 05/01/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P27
Session 4 – P31

Tomorrow we go racing.
Good luck Julia — keep pushing 👊✨

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #JuliaAngelard #RaceDayLoading #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice done and dusted 💥
Zack Zhu is locked in at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A full day of laps, data, and hard work building up to tomorrow’s first real race day with qualifying and heats. Eyes forward, focus high, and momentum building 📈

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P31
Session 4 – P29

Tomorrow it gets serious.
Good luck Zack — keep pushing 👊🔥

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #ZackZhu #RoadToTheTop #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

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🇮🇹 - SARNO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 2

Free Practice done and dusted 💥
Zack Zhu is locked in at WSK Super Master Series – Round 2 in Sarno 🇮🇹

A full day of laps, data, and hard work building up to tomorrow’s first real race day with qualifying and heats. Eyes forward, focus high, and momentum building 📈

Today’s results – 05/02/2026
Session 1 – P / No transponder
Session 2 – P / No transponder
Session 3 – P31
Session 4 – P29

Tomorrow it gets serious.
Good luck Zack — keep pushing 👊🔥

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #ZackZhu #RoadToTheTop #KeepPushing #Sarno 🇮🇹

RACE WEEKEND | SARNO 🇮🇹
WSK Super Master Series

The WSK Super Master Series heads to Italy for an action-packed race weekend at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, one of the most iconic and demanding tracks in world karting.

Our drivers Zack Zhu, Benjamin Westwood, Julia Angelard and Vladimir Ivannikov are ready to take on a world-class field in one of the most prestigious championships on the international karting calendar.

Sarno is a fast and technical circuit, known for long straights, heavy braking zones and high-commitment corners, where precision and racecraft make the difference. The weekend format includes timed qualifying, multiple heats and the all-important finals, with every session counting towards championship points.

With hundreds of drivers expected across the categories and fierce competition from teams all over the world, this round is a key moment of the season — and a major test for our lineup.

All eyes on Sarno. Let’s race. 🏁🔥

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_
@juliaangelard
@westwood.racing
@zack_speed_racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Sarno #Karting #RaceWeekend

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RACE WEEKEND | SARNO 🇮🇹
WSK Super Master Series

The WSK Super Master Series heads to Italy for an action-packed race weekend at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, one of the most iconic and demanding tracks in world karting.

Our drivers Zack Zhu, Benjamin Westwood, Julia Angelard and Vladimir Ivannikov are ready to take on a world-class field in one of the most prestigious championships on the international karting calendar.

Sarno is a fast and technical circuit, known for long straights, heavy braking zones and high-commitment corners, where precision and racecraft make the difference. The weekend format includes timed qualifying, multiple heats and the all-important finals, with every session counting towards championship points.

With hundreds of drivers expected across the categories and fierce competition from teams all over the world, this round is a key moment of the season — and a major test for our lineup.

All eyes on Sarno. Let’s race. 🏁🔥

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_
@juliaangelard
@westwood.racing
@zack_speed_racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Sarno #Karting #RaceWeekend

Motorsport is memory.
Names stick before results do.

In a highly competitive environment, reputation is built through consistency, presence, and credibility over time.
Before results open doors, recognition must already exist.

For families, reputation builds trust.
For drivers, repetition builds recognition.

We make sure your name is remembered.

Minardi Management powered by DAG Management
Our network. Your visibility.

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea : +39 338 8446280
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Motorsport is memory.
Names stick before results do.

In a highly competitive environment, reputation is built through consistency, presence, and credibility over time.
Before results open doors, recognition must already exist.

For families, reputation builds trust.
For drivers, repetition builds recognition.

We make sure your name is remembered.

Minardi Management powered by DAG Management
Our network. Your visibility.

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea : +39 338 8446280
📞 Giovanni : +39 335 689 6137

#MotorsportManagement #DriverReputation #RacingCareers #VisibilityMatters #LongTermVision

RACE WEEKEND | PORTIMÃO 🇵🇹
F4 Formula Winter Series

The F4 Formula Winter Series heads to one of Europe’s most demanding circuits for an intense race weekend at Portimão, and our driver Markas Silkunas is ready to take on the challenge.

The action unfolds at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, a 4.653 km circuit with 15 corners, famous for its dramatic elevation changes, blind crests, high-speed sections, and heavy braking zones. Often described as a “rollercoaster,” Portimão rewards confidence, precision, and car control—making it a true benchmark for young single-seater drivers.

Weekend format
The race weekend features multiple on-track sessions, including free practice, qualifying, and three races. Qualifying will set the grid for Race 1, while Race 2 and Race 3 grids are determined by qualifying results and fastest race laps, ensuring close battles and constant action throughout the weekend.

Driver focus | Markas Silkunas
This weekend marks another important step in Markas Silkunas’ progression in single-seater racing. A growing experience in Formula 4 machinery, Portimão will be a key test of race craft, adaptability, and consistency on one of the calendar’s most technical tracks.

Fast corners. Blind crests. Three races.
Portimão is ready — and so is Markas.

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#MarkasSilkunas #FormulaWinterSeries #F4 #Portimao #RoadToTheTop

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RACE WEEKEND | PORTIMÃO 🇵🇹
F4 Formula Winter Series

The F4 Formula Winter Series heads to one of Europe’s most demanding circuits for an intense race weekend at Portimão, and our driver Markas Silkunas is ready to take on the challenge.

The action unfolds at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, a 4.653 km circuit with 15 corners, famous for its dramatic elevation changes, blind crests, high-speed sections, and heavy braking zones. Often described as a “rollercoaster,” Portimão rewards confidence, precision, and car control—making it a true benchmark for young single-seater drivers.

Weekend format
The race weekend features multiple on-track sessions, including free practice, qualifying, and three races. Qualifying will set the grid for Race 1, while Race 2 and Race 3 grids are determined by qualifying results and fastest race laps, ensuring close battles and constant action throughout the weekend.

Driver focus | Markas Silkunas
This weekend marks another important step in Markas Silkunas’ progression in single-seater racing. A growing experience in Formula 4 machinery, Portimão will be a key test of race craft, adaptability, and consistency on one of the calendar’s most technical tracks.

Fast corners. Blind crests. Three races.
Portimão is ready — and so is Markas.

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#MarkasSilkunas #FormulaWinterSeries #F4 #Portimao #RoadToTheTop

It’s my birthday today 🎂

For many years, I stayed invisible on the tracks of motorsport — always behind the scenes, never in the spotlight. But every journey needs someone quietly making everything run.

I’m the person behind the scenes of Minardi Management powered by DAG — taking care of the details, the long days, and the unseen work that keeps the whole agency moving forward. Always with hard work, love, and a smile.

I carry a huge passion for our drivers, an endless belief in them, and an unwavering commitment to push each of them to become the best version of themselves — on and off the track.

Today, I celebrate that journey, that dedication, and the invisible work that means everything.

Happy Birthday to me ✨🏁

#BehindTheScenes #MotorsportLife #WomenInMotorsport #PassionAndCommitment #TeamWork

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It’s my birthday today 🎂

For many years, I stayed invisible on the tracks of motorsport — always behind the scenes, never in the spotlight. But every journey needs someone quietly making everything run.

I’m the person behind the scenes of Minardi Management powered by DAG — taking care of the details, the long days, and the unseen work that keeps the whole agency moving forward. Always with hard work, love, and a smile.

I carry a huge passion for our drivers, an endless belief in them, and an unwavering commitment to push each of them to become the best version of themselves — on and off the track.

Today, I celebrate that journey, that dedication, and the invisible work that means everything.

Happy Birthday to me ✨🏁

#BehindTheScenes #MotorsportLife #WomenInMotorsport #PassionAndCommitment #TeamWork

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Minardi Management, powered by DAG Ltd, was created to change how young drivers are supported — on track and off track.

🚀 What we offer
• Strategic career planning, not short-term seat hunting
• Commercial development & sponsor positioning
• Performance support, branding, media & investor relations
• A structured pathway from karting to professional racing

👨‍👩‍👦 For drivers & families
We remove uncertainty, protect long-term value, and give families clarity, transparency, and direction at every step of the journey. No chaos. No guesswork.

⚡ Why we’re different
We don’t manage drivers as clients — we build them as projects and investments.
Fewer drivers. Deeper involvement. Real strategy.

This is where talent meets structure.
This is Minardi Management.

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🏁 More than management. A career partner.

Minardi Management, powered by DAG Ltd, was created to change how young drivers are supported — on track and off track.

🚀 What we offer
• Strategic career planning, not short-term seat hunting
• Commercial development & sponsor positioning
• Performance support, branding, media & investor relations
• A structured pathway from karting to professional racing

👨‍👩‍👦 For drivers & families
We remove uncertainty, protect long-term value, and give families clarity, transparency, and direction at every step of the journey. No chaos. No guesswork.

⚡ Why we’re different
We don’t manage drivers as clients — we build them as projects and investments.
Fewer drivers. Deeper involvement. Real strategy.

This is where talent meets structure.
This is Minardi Management.

📩 DM: @minardi_management
📞 Dorothea : +39 338 8446280
📞 Giovanni : +39 335 689 6137

#MinardiManagement #DriverDevelopment #MotorsportManagement #RacingFuture #DAGLtd NextGenerationDrivers

📖 2/12 Agency Agenda
👀 Swipe left to discover our plans for February!

February kicks again with a packed schedule on track 🏁

Here’s what’s coming up:
• WSK Super Master Series – Sarno
• Formula Winter Series – Portimao
• WSK Euro Series – Viterbo
• IAME Winter Cup - Valencia
• Formula Winter Series - Valencia
• WSK Super Master Series - Viterbo
• COTFAP UAE Series - Al Forsan
• COTFAP Euro Series - Valencia

Alongside the races, we’ll be logging lots of testing days, fine-tuning performance, sim sessions and building momentum for the season ahead.

Fast start. Full focus. This is just the beginning. 🚀

#Motorsport #RacingSeason #RoadToTheTop #DriverDevelopment #AgencyAgenda

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📖 2/12 Agency Agenda
👀 Swipe left to discover our plans for February!

February kicks again with a packed schedule on track 🏁

Here’s what’s coming up:
• WSK Super Master Series – Sarno
• Formula Winter Series – Portimao
• WSK Euro Series – Viterbo
• IAME Winter Cup - Valencia
• Formula Winter Series - Valencia
• WSK Super Master Series - Viterbo
• COTFAP UAE Series - Al Forsan
• COTFAP Euro Series - Valencia

Alongside the races, we’ll be logging lots of testing days, fine-tuning performance, sim sessions and building momentum for the season ahead.

Fast start. Full focus. This is just the beginning. 🚀

#Motorsport #RacingSeason #RoadToTheTop #DriverDevelopment #AgencyAgenda

🇮🇹 - LA CONCA - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 1

Check out some beautiful moments from Benjamin Westwood’s race weekend at La Conca!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 2 - SARNO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Benjamin on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@westwood.racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #LaConca #KartingLife #RoadToSarno #MinardiManagement

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🇮🇹 - LA CONCA - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 1

Check out some beautiful moments from Benjamin Westwood’s race weekend at La Conca!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 2 - SARNO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Benjamin on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@westwood.racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #LaConca #KartingLife #RoadToSarno #MinardiManagement

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