Asian Karters at the FIA Karting Championship

Highest level of karting in the world - FIA European Karting Championship - kicked off in Campillos over the weekend. The highly competitive grid of over 180 drivers from across the world also sees the participation of 7 Asian drivers: Endo Arata, Sara Matsui, Jagrat Detroja, Yubo Wen, Qarrar Firhand, Jiang Hou Zhai, Oliveiri Sini

Campillos International Karting Circuit

FIA Karting Championship

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Endo Arata

Endo Arata had a solid run across multiple sessions. He kicked things off with a decent 57th place and quickly improved, landing 13th and 14th in later rounds. His standout moments came with an impressive 4th and a strong 6th, showing his speed. He also grabbed a 5th and a 9th, proving he’s consistent when it counts. Even with a 21st later on, his top-10 finishes like 10th and 11th prove to be a highlight.

Oliveiri Sini

Oliveiri Sini showed promise in his races. He started strong with an 18th-place finish and later scored a solid 13th, proving he can mix it up with the pack. A 26th-place result kept him in the game, and he bounced back to finish 33rd in another session. Despite some tougher runs like 53rd and 58th, his ability to stay competitive shines through.

Jiang Hou Zhai

Jiang Hou Zhai had some great moments on the track. He posted a solid 23rd early on and followed it with a 20th and 21st, showing steady pace. His best run came with a 17th-place finish, a clear highlight of his skill. Even with trickier results like 67th and 71st, he fought back to 28th.

Jagrat Detroja

Jagratt Detroja brought some solid results to the table. He started with a strong 14th and added a 15th, showing he’s got pace. A 13th-place finish was a high point, and he still managed 25th later on. Despite a DNF and a penalty knocking him to 21st, he rallied with a 42nd and 49th, despite facing multiple penalties. 

Yubo Wen

Yubo Wen had a good showing overall. He opened with a 15th and stayed steady with a 19th and two 22nd-place finishes, proving he’s reliable. A 26th-place result kept him rolling, and even with a 45th and 53rd, he finished strong at 57th. His consistency across sessions shows he’s got what it takes to hang in there.

Qarrar Firhand

Indonesian driver Qarrar Firhand put his Parolin in P67 in qualifying practice on Day 2. He went onto finish P17 in qualifying heat A-B and P21 next day albeit picking up penalties in both heats. He maintained consistency with a P17 however it all went downhill from there with a DSQ and a no-result on the final day, prohibiting from competing in the finals.

Sara Matsui

Sara Matsui had a low-key weekend with pace only enough to grab positions 23-28 through the weekend. She started the weekend in wrapping up qualifying practice in P83, nearly 1s off the leaders clocking in a 1:01.272, improved to 1:01.224 on day 3. However, her pace and results fell short to carry her through to the finals of the event.