The quickest of qualifying at the WSK Super Master Series in Viterbo

The third round started with about 300 drivers from 60 nations. In qualifying, the best times were set by Orlov (KZ2), Bottaro (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), and Han (OK-NJ).

Viterbo (ITA), 20.02.2026
Friday’s qualifying sessions kicked off the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. Following the opening rounds in La Conca and Sarno, this event once again confirmed an impressive turnout, with approximately 300 drivers from 60 nations, spanning all five continents.
The WSK Super Master Series continues to strengthen its status as the premier early-season challenge on the international karting calendar. The 2026 edition features all the major manufacturers and top teams competing with their drivers for the titles in the MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories.

A total of 132 points up for grabs in Viterbo.
This third round represents the turning point of the championship. Thanks to the incremental scoring system, a total of 132 points are available across the Heats (12 points), the Prefinal (50 points), and the Final (70 points). This significant haul could already reveal the front runners for the overall Series titles.

The weekend kicks off: Qualifying Practice
The opening day’s schedule began with qualifying practice, followed by the first qualifying heats, which will conclude on Saturday. The final phase will take place on Sunday, featuring Prefinals and Finals broadcast via Live Streaming on WSK.it, Motorsport.com, and YouTube.

The quickest times in qualifying practice:
KZ2: Max Orlov (//) (Sodikart – Sodikart/TM Kart/LeCont) 51.118s
OK Session-1: Davide Bottaro (ITA) (Lenovo Kalì Kart – Kalì Kart/TM Kart/LeCont) 51.883s
OK Session-2: Lev Krutogolov (UKR) (Energy Corse – Energy/Iame/LeCont) 51.916s
OKJ Session-1: Will Green (GBR) (KR Motorsport – KR/Iame/Vega) 52.506s
OKJ Session-2: Antonio Pizzonia (BRA) (Ward Racing – Parolin/TM Kart/Vega) 52.503s
OKJ Session-3: Zdenek Babicek (CZE) (Tepz Racing Team – Tony Kart/Iame/Vega) 52.597s
MINI U10: Zayne Burgess (USA) (Parolin Motorsport – Parolin/TM Kart/Vega) 59.815s
MINI Gr.3 Session-1: Zane Pace (MLT) (Tony Kart R.T. – Tony Kart/Vortex/Vega) 59.483s
MINI Gr.3 Session-2: Daniel Ferguson (GBR) (Team Driver – KR/Iame/Vega) 59.581s
OK-NJ Session-1: Elton Hedfors (SWE) (Modena Kart – Parolin/TM Kart/Vega) 53.179s
OK-NJ Session-2: John Han (HKG) (Zanchi Motorsport – KR/TM Kart/Vega) 53.085s

The program.
Friday, February 20th: Free practice, Qualifying practice, Qualifying heats.
Saturday, February 21st: Warm up, Qualifying heats, Prefinals.
Sunday, February 22nd: Warm up, Prefinals, Finals.

THE CALENDAR OF THE WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES:
1st Rd 21-25/01/2026 LA CONCA / MINI – OKNJ – OKJ – OK – KZ2
2nd Rd 04-08/02/2026 SARNO / MINI – OKNJ – OKJ – OK – KZ2
3rd Rd 18-22/02/2026 VITERBO / MINI – OKNJ – OKJ – OK – KZ2
4th Rd 04-08/03/2026 LONATO / MINI – OKNJ – OKJ – OK – KZ2
5th Rd 18-22/03/2026 FRANCIACORTA / MINI – OKNJ – OKJ – OK – KZ2

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