The 2026 Champions of the Future season opened at La Conca Circuit with a weekend defined by changing conditions, deep international grids, and drivers forced to adapt from the very first session.
With more than 180 entries, the scale of competition was immediate. But it was the weather that shaped the story early on. Heavy rain turned La Conca into a technical challenge where grip was inconsistent and every lap demanded precision.
Unpredictable conditions test the field
The opening phase of the event saw drivers battling standing water, limited visibility, and evolving racing lines. Those who managed risk best moved forward, while small errors quickly became race-ending moments.
It created opportunity. Several emerging drivers used the conditions to break into contention, proving that confidence and control in the wet remain decisive at this level.
Finals day rewards execution
As the track improved, the focus shifted from survival to execution. Finals day delivered cleaner racing, but the pressure increased as drivers fought to convert potential into results.
Frasnelli and Dean Hoogendoorn were the standout performers, delivering when it counted and securing key victories to open the 2026 campaign.
Both drivers showed strong race management, controlling pace and responding to pressure in decisive moments.
Tillotson presence in OK podium fight
In the OK category, the fight at the front highlighted both performance and consistency across the field. Notably, drivers finishing second and third ran Tillotson carburettors, underlining the brand’s continued presence at the sharp end of international competition.
In a category where margins are minimal, having representation on the podium reinforces the competitiveness and reliability of the Tillotson package against the strongest grids in world karting.
A statement start to 2026
La Conca delivered exactly what an opening round should. Unpredictable conditions, high pressure, and drivers forced to perform across every scenario.
