FIA Karting Spain 2024: Action-Packed Racing Weekend at MotorLand Aragón
The 2024 FIA Karting European Championship returns with its thirteenth round at the renowned MotorLand Aragón from 4 to 7 July for FIA Karting Spain 2024. This year, the event will feature the powerful gearbox karts in the KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters categories, promising an exhilarating weekend of high-speed racing.
FIA Karting Spain 2024 Event Overview
The first of the two rounds of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship – KZ, KZ2, and KZ2 Masters, will bring together 155 registered drivers from 29 nations. With 27 KZ entries, 91 KZ2 entries, and 37 KZ2 Masters entries, the FIA Karting Spain 2024 competition is set to be intense.
Circuit Details
MotorLand Aragón, a 1671m-long circuit known for its challenging layout and steep gradient, is perfect for the KZ categories. The FIA Karting Spain 2024 circuit offers a wide view for spectators, ensuring everyone has a front-row seat to the action.
FIA Karting Spain 2024 Key Competitors
KZ Category
- Danilo Albanese (ITA): The defending 2023 European KZ Champion.
- Tom Leuillet (FRA): A prominent competitor this season.
- Emilien Denner (FRA): Known for his strategic racing.
- Guiseppe Palomba (ITA): A consistent frontrunner.
- Marijn Kremers (NLD) and Senna Van Walstijn (NLD): Top performers since the season’s start.
KZ2 Category
- Cristian Bertuca (ITA): One of the favourites, given his numerous successes this season.
- Daniel Vasile (ROU): A key competitor.
- Markus Kajak (EST), Maksim Orlov, Artem Severiukhin, Mattéo Spirgel (FRA), Jean Luyet (CHE), and Andrea Dalé (ITA): All notable drivers to watch.
KZ2 Masters
- Davide Foré (ITA): With multiple world titles and a victory in the 2023 International Super Cup, he leads the KZ2 Masters.
- Other notable competitors include Ennio Gandolfi (ITA), Antonio Piccioni (ITA), Anthony Abbasse (FRA), and Thomas Mich (FRA).
Tyres and Equipment
All three categories will use CIK-FIA-homologated “Option” type Dunlop DH H slick tyres and KT14 W15 rain tyres. The KZ2 Masters category, for drivers aged 35 and over, features technically identical equipment to the KZ2 category but with a minimum weight of 180 kg with the driver on board.
FIA Karting Spain 2024 Provisional Programme
- Friday, 5 July
- 09.00 – 12.33: Free Practice
- 13.40 – 14.50: Qualifying Practice
- 15:30 – 17:05: Qualifying Heats
- Saturday, 6 July
- 09.00 – 10.18: Warm-up
- 10.25 – 17.25: Qualifying Heats
- Sunday, 7 July
- 08.30 – 09.51: Warm-up
- 10.10 – 11.45: Super Heats
- 13.35 – 16.15: Finals
How to Watch FIA Karting Spain 2024 in South Africa
For karting fans in South Africa eager to catch the FIA Karting Spain 2024, there are several options to stay updated with the action:
- DStv Channels:
- Channel 206 (Variety 1), Channel 208 (Variety 3), and Channel 215 (SuperSport Motorsport HD) will have heavy coverage of F1, F2, F3, MotoGP, and DTM this weekend. FIA Karting Spain 2024 may be available as replays or highlights when timeslots are available on these channels.
- FIA Karting Website:
- For live updates, results, and detailed race coverage, visit the FIA Karting website. This is a reliable source for the latest news and live timings of the event.
- YouTube:
- The FIA Karting official YouTube channel will likely feature race highlights, replays, and other exclusive content from the event. This is a convenient option for catching up on races at your leisure.
Join the Conversation
Stay updated with real-time race highlights, behind-the-scenes FIA Karting content, and live coverage through various streaming platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #FIAKartingSpain2024 and share your excitement and support for your favourite drivers.
