Arthur Lehouck's outstanding performance in KZ2

Arthur Lehouck made a strong impression in Belgium. He started by setting the fastest time in his group in Free Practice, securing pole position with a time of 50.865 seconds and setting another fastest lap during his warm-up on Saturday morning. His four victories in the heats and the Super Heat, coupled with two fastest laps, earned him pole position on the grid for the Final. Unfortunately, a minor technical issue regrettably prevented him from fighting for victory. However, the points from his 5th-place finish place him in an impressive 2nd position in the Championship ahead of the trip to Italy.

His team-mate James Anagnostiadis was looking to gain experience in his first year in KZ2. Often quick and finishing P5 in one heat, he laid solid foundations for the rest of the season.

Comment from Dino Chiesa, head of KR Global Motorsport Company

"We had only three drivers competing under the KR Motorsport banner at Genk, but that didn't stop us from securing both pole positions. We then expected a tough race with strong competition, and that's exactly what we got. Danilo Albanese put up a good fight to finish 3rd in KZ. We also had two KR chassis on the podium thanks to the performances of Stan Pex and his SP Motorsport team, which deserve special mention. In KZ2, Arthur Lehouck is now 2nd in the European Championship following his magnificent performance. I congratulate the whole team on their excellent work in Belgium. We will continue development ahead of Sarno, a circuit where Danilo Albanese became European Champion in 2023."

About KR Global Motorsport Company

At the end of the 2017 season Dino Chiesa officially presented the new Kart Republic entity and its characteristic logo. The yellow, orange and red colours reflect the colours of the Serenissima Republic which, from 697 to 1797, marked the history of the Padua region, home of the KR brand. The wing refers to those of the lion of St. Mark, the symbol of Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic.

On 1st January, the KR chassis received CIK-FIA homologation. The success was immediate! In the very first season, the German Hannes Janker became European OK Champion in 2018. A few weeks later, the Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto (KR-IAME) became FIA Karting World Champion. The KR chassis quickly became a reference in the most important international events, as well as in many countries around the world. The successes in FIA Karting followed one another. At the 2022 World Championship in Campillos, less than four years after its launch, KR was the most represented brand in the paddock.

Over the years, the Kart Republic factory has continued to develop, launching the Alonso Kart brand in 2020 and relaunching the famous DAP name in early 2023. The various activities of the Italian company are now grouped under the "KR Global Motorsport Company". The head of the company, Dino Chiesa, is one of the most influential figures in the world of karting. The Italian engineer is also one of the best talent scouts in the world of karting. He has helped the rise of drivers such as Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Nyck De Vries. Many Formula 1 team academies trust him, including those of Mercedes, Red Bull, Alpine and Sauber. The famous Prema Racing team has just announced its entry to the world of karting, in partnership with Kart Republic.