A race weekend that saw several drivers from the agency competing on some of the world\u2019s top circuits. The first round of the FIA Karting European Championship took place in La Conca for our karting drivers. A sensational victory for Brodi Dowling Cooper in South Africa during Round 3 of the Regional KZN Championship. Finally, single-seater debuts in Formula 4 CEZ for Mio Olert and Markas Silkunas.<\/p>\n
Benjamin Westwood \u2013 P84-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Junior Category<\/strong> Zack Zhu \u2013 P29-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Junior Category<\/strong> Jason Kosmopoulos \u2013 DNF-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Junior Category<\/strong> Julia Angelard \u2013 P82-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Junior Category<\/strong> Maxime Noeppel \u2013 P77<\/strong>–FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Junior Category<\/strong> Vladimir Ivannikov \u2013 P44-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Senior Category<\/strong> Matteo Gallo \u2013 P74-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Senior Category<\/strong> Nefeli Kosmopoulou \u2013 P80-FIA Karting European Championship, La Conca (Italy), Senior Category<\/strong> Mio Olert \u2013 Formula 4 CEZ, Red Bull Ring (Austria)<\/strong> Markas Silkunas \u2013 Formula 4 CEZ, Red Bull Ring (Austria)<\/strong> Brodi Cooper Dowling \u2013 P1-Regional KZN Championship, Round 3<\/strong> Author:<\/strong> Gabriele Bovio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A race weekend that saw several drivers from the agency competing on some of the world\u2019s top circuits. The first round of the FIA Karting European Championship took place in La Conca for our karting drivers. A sensational victory for Brodi Dowling Cooper in South Africa during Round 3 of the Regional KZN Championship. Finally, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":36767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe first round of the FIA European Championship did not start in the best way for Benjamin Westwood. Unfortunately, several tire issues affected his performance, making the weekend more challenging than expected. Nevertheless, these difficulties represent an important opportunity for growth and learning.
\nBenjamin is a driver with great talent and speed. He has all the qualities needed to perform well and, with the right self-confidence, will be able to fully express his potential. Even in the toughest moments, staying focused and determined is key.
\nNow it\u2019s time to turn the page, learn from the experience, and look ahead with energy and motivation. The championship is still long, and there will be many opportunities to prove his value.<\/p>\n
\nA strong start to the weekend allowed Zack to maintain solid performance, securing a place in the final and finishing P29. Despite some difficulties during the heats that slightly slowed his progress, he reacted well and managed to qualify for the final. This marks Zack\u2019s first FIA European Championship final, an important milestone.
\nThroughout the weekend, Zack proved to be a highly competitive driver with great talent and strong potential. Today\u2019s result confirms he can compete with the best on the international stage. There is still room for improvement, but the motivation and ability are clearly there.<\/p>\n
\nJason returned to the track in great form, securing a place in the final and standing out as one of the agency\u2019s top performers of the weekend. The young Greek driver managed tire performance exceptionally well, finding strong consistency throughout the event.
\nAfter a difficult qualifying session, he showed great determination, climbing positions in all the heats. His performance in the super heats was outstanding, gaining nine positions and setting the fastest lap. Unfortunately, a collision in the final prevented him from finishing, but it does not take away from his strong performance.
\nJason once again proves to be one of the agency\u2019s most in-form drivers, reaching his first European Championship final and showing great promise for the future.<\/p>\n
\nA tough weekend for Julia despite showing very good speed on track. The young Polish driver did not qualify for the final, but still delivered encouraging signs throughout the event, proving she has the pace to compete at a high level.
\nHer change in mindset and approach was evident: more determined, more aware, and ready to challenge herself. Even if the result wasn\u2019t as expected, the work done marks an important step forward.
\nJulia keeps fighting with determination and resilience. With this attitude, results will come\u2014it\u2019s only a matter of time.<\/p>\n
\nA debut in the European Championship for Maxime, starting with a strong qualifying performance in P18\u2014an excellent result for a rookie. The weekend continued solidly, as he managed to stay competitive and hold his ground, although he did not reach the final.
\nMaxime showed great potential and strong foundations. There is still significant room for growth, both physically and mentally, but his attitude and commitment are exactly what\u2019s needed to improve.<\/p>\n
\nThe first senior driver on track, Vladimir Ivannikov, started the weekend positively with a strong P11 in qualifying. During the heats, he faced some challenges but still managed to qualify for the super heat, narrowly missing out on the final.
\nOverall, a slightly below his potential performance considering his ability to fight at the front. However, the weekend provided valuable lessons and clear areas for improvement. There is plenty of time to bounce back stronger.<\/p>\n
\nMatteo\u2019s first race in the FIA Karting European Championship saw him miss out on both the super heat and the final. A challenging weekend, but also a valuable learning experience.
\nDespite the result, Matteo showed clear improvement, gaining confidence with the tires and demonstrating better race awareness. There are still areas to work on, but the direction is positive.<\/p>\n
\nNefeli experienced a weekend marked by bad luck. During warm-up, she suffered a chassis failure, forcing her to reset everything and continue without references.
\nDespite the setback, she never gave up, showing strong determination and fighting spirit throughout the event. This mindset highlights her resilience and desire to improve. Even difficult weekends bring valuable lessons for the future.<\/p>\n
\nRace 1: P23
\nRace 2: P16
\nRace 3: P29<\/strong>
\nA very positive debut in Formula 4 for Mio Olert at the Red Bull Ring. He started with an excellent qualifying result in P14, despite limited experience in single-seaters.
\nRace 1 was more challenging due to multiple red flags, while Race 2 saw a strong comeback with P16 overall and P3 in the rookie classification. He qualified for the final race, which unfortunately ended early due to a puncture.
\nOverall, Mio showed great speed, adaptability, and determination\u2014an encouraging debut to build on.<\/p>\n
\nRace 1: P7
\nRace 2: P9
\nRace 3: P8<\/strong>
\nAnother F4 debutant, Markas Silkunas impressed with a strong qualifying result in P4. He maintained solid performances throughout the races, finishing P7, P9, and P8.
\nSome inexperience showed during key moments, particularly in race aggression and confidence when fighting for podium positions. However, his pace and competitiveness are undeniable.
\nWith more confidence and determination, a podium finish is well within reach.<\/p>\n
\nThe final driver of the weekend, Brodi Cooper Dowling, dominated the Regional KZN Championship in South Africa. He won every heat and secured overall P1 in a flawless performance.
\nBrodi proved to be one of the top drivers in the national scene, showcasing speed, control, and maturity. He has all the foundations to compete at an international level, and his current path is clearly the right one.<\/p>\n