Motorsport UK is proud to collaborate with KartSim for the 2026 season, strengthening the development opportunities available to drivers within the Motorsport UK Kart Academy programme.
As part of the agreement, KartSim will deliver a dedicated driver coaching simulation session at its specialist facility, alongside providing its mobile KartSim Simulator Van for a full day at Motorsport UK’s Bicester headquarters. These sessions will give Academy drivers access to industry-leading simulation technology and professional coaching, supporting their development both on and off the track.
The Motorsport UK Kart Academy 2026 cohort comprises seven talented karters, aged 14 to 16, who are currently competing at British Kart Championships (BKC) level, with some now making the transition into circuit racing. The programme is designed to equip drivers with the technical, physical and mental skills needed to progress through the motorsport pathway.
The KartSim sessions will focus on key areas of driver development, including vision training, live telemetry analysis, racing lines and kart positioning, posture and body positioning, and overall driving technique. By combining expert coaching with advanced simulation technology, drivers will gain valuable insights that can be applied directly to their on-track performance.
KartSim is a professional karting simulation platform built specifically to support driver development. Featuring highly realistic kart physics, laser-scanned circuits and comprehensive coaching tools, it enables drivers to refine racecraft, consistency, braking technique, throttle control and overtaking in a safe, controlled environment.
Unlike many simulator platforms designed primarily for cars, KartSim has been developed exclusively for kart racing, accurately replicating the unique characteristics and demands of the discipline.
The collaboration reflects Motorsport UK’s commitment to providing young drivers with access to innovative training methods that complement traditional on-track coaching and prepare them for the next stages of their motorsport careers.
Tony Irfan, Managing Director of KartSim, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Motorsport UK Academy and to support such an exciting group of young drivers. At KartSim, our aim has always been to make professional karting simulation a valuable tool for driver development, helping drivers improve their skills, confidence and racecraft away from the circuit.
The Academy plays an important role in developing the next generation of British motorsport talent, so this collaboration is something we are very proud to be part of. We look forward to showing the drivers how KartSim can support their progress and help them get even more out of their time on track.”
Click here for more information on the Motorsport UK Academy.