Applications are now open to represent Motorsport UK in the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy, with the FIA bringing the addition of a new Senior category into the Championship. 

In an exciting addition to the highly successful FIA Karting Academy Trophy, launched in 2010 originally for Junior drivers, this new Senior category will broaden the platform the Championship provides to a new age group of talented Karters.  

The FIA Karting Academy Trophy is a unique competition designed to pit the best young kart racers from around the world against each other on equal terms. Drivers are randomly assigned karts with supplied chassis and equipped with OK and OKJ engines from the supplier, plus a controlled option tyre and strict limits on tyre usage. 

 Drivers who have represented the UK in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy in the past have gone on to achieve great success in their future careers, with 2020 participant Theo Micouris recently becoming the 2024 Ligier JS P4 European Champion. Off the back of his performance in the Championship last year, Kian Burnard secured a factory drive with CRG Kart Team as an official OK-Junior driver at the World Karting Championships.  

Both the Junior and Senior categories will unfold over three rounds, with the Juniors competing on the same event schedule as the KZ and KZ2 classes and the Seniors competing on the same event schedule as the OK and OK-Junior classes: 

Juniors 

15th – 18th May, Valencia 

17th – 20th July, Mulsen 

26th – 28th September, Cremona 

Seniors 

1st – 4th May, Portimao  

5th – 8th June, Viterbo 

31st July – 3rd August, Rodby 

Dan Parker, Head of Karting at Motorsport UK commented, “This prestigious competition has been a launchpad for some of the brightest talents in karting, offering an unparalleled opportunity to compete on equal terms against the best from around the world. I am excited to see the addition of the Senior category, which will further expand opportunities for talented drivers to showcase their skills. The achievements of past UK representatives are a testament to the Academy’s role in shaping future champions. We look forward to seeing the next generation of drivers represent the UK on this global stage.” 

To apply to be the next representative of the UK in this international championship, please click here

 Applications close Friday 10th January 2025

Entry Requirements and Eligibility 

An introduction of a new category brings with it specific requirements as stipulated by the FIA, with separate requirements outlined by Motorsport UK. 

For the Junior category, eligible drivers must be born in 2011, 2012 or 2013 and be at least 12 years old (or reach their 12th birthday in 2025) and not be older than 14 years of age (not reaching their 15th birthday before 31st December 2025). 

For the Senior category, eligible drivers must be born in 2011, 2010 or 2009 and be at least 14 years old (or reach their 14th birthday in 2025) and not be older than 16 years old (not reaching their 17th birthday before 31st December 2025). 

Motorsport UK will consider applications from competitors who have experience participating in the Wera Tools British Kart Championship. Activity in non-Motorsport UK licenced Championships will not be considered. Competitors must also hold a valid UK passport, hold (or be eligible to hold) the relevant international competition licence and entrant licence and must be able to commit financially to the entire championship.   

Following the closing date, the applications will be reviewed by the judging panel and applicants will be contacted in due course.  

Applications must be submitted with permission from a parent/guardian, however we do encourage drivers to complete the content of the application themselves.   

Please contact academy@motorsportuk.org if you have any questions, and you can find out more about the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy here.