Swiss Kart Championship: These are the best of the season

In the youngest category, the Super Minis (8 to 12 years), it was Albert Tamm who took home the biggest trophy. The Ticino native beat last year's champion Dan Allemann (12) in a highly dramatic final in Wohlen. Yven Ammann (12) came third in the category. In addition to the trophies, the champion also received a non-cash prize Rookie of the Year is Diar Islami (11).

Chiara Bättig defends her title

Chiara Bättig successfully defended her previous year's title in the OK Junior category. The 13-year-old from Wettswil scored exactly 306 points in the 2023 season - more points than any other rider. Bättig was also lonely at the top in terms of the number of victories with eleven race wins. Second place among the juniors went to Arnaud Voutat (13), who was also celebrated as the best rookie and can now also practice on the Carrera slot car racetrack at home. Third place went to Bättig's team-mate Neil Russell (14).

First success for Alessio Strollo

Alessio Strollo (18) came out on top in the X30 Challenge Switzerland. It was the Fribourg native's first title in the autobau Swiss Kart Championship. Samuel Ifrid (16) stood on the second-highest podium in the X30. The Basel native, who lives in neighboring Alsace, switched to the Swiss Kart Championship this season and was named "Rookie of the Year". Kilian Boss (17) came third in the category with IAME unit engines, one of three drivers to achieve a Grand Slam (pole position, fastest race lap, three race wins in one weekend) in the 2023 season. The others were Chiara Bättig and Jérome Huber.

Pascal von Allmen is the champion

Jérôme Huber, soon to be 17, took the trophy for second place in the OK Senior category. The 2023 champion was Pascal Von Allmen (28). The third rider on the podium was Samuel Schär (16). Rookie of the Year was Kilian Streit (21). The Bernese rider was champion in the X30 Challenge Switzerland last year.

Victory for Ethan Frigomosca from Ticino

The biggest trophy in the shifter kart category (KZ2) went to Ticino. Ethan Frigomosca (22) was the clear winner in 2023 and was flanked in Romanshorn by runner-up Kevin Wälti (29) and Paolo Castagnetti (24) in third place. The title of best newcomer went to Michael Pemsing (15).

The women's ranking went to Chiara Bättig with a clear lead. Victoria Philipp (13) followed in second place. Lalou Zbinden (14) came third.

Support for young racing talent

A total of 5000 Swiss francs in prize money was distributed per category. Trophies, prize money and non-cash prizes were presented by LMP3 driver Samir Ben (Graff Racing) and Fredy Alexander Lienhard, the son of autobau founder Fredy Lienhard. Lienhard and autobau Erlebniswelt have been supporting the Swiss Kart Championship for years and are helping to ensure that young Swiss racing talent can achieve great things - as they did most recently in the 2023 season.

The top 3 of the five categories at a glance

Super Mini

1. Albert Tamm, Team Tamm
2. Dan Allemann, Spirit Racing
3. Yven Ammann, Innovate Competition

OK Junior

1. Chiara Bättig, KartBox.ch
2. Arnaud Voutat, Spirit Racing
3. Neil Russell, KartBox.ch

X30 Challenge Switzerland

1. Alessio Strollo, MH Racing
2. Samuel Ifrid, UBIQ Racing
3. Kilian Boss, Spirit Racing

OK Senior

1. Pascal von Allmen, Max Busslinger Motorsport
2. Jérôme Huber, KartBox.ch
3. Samuel Schär, UBIQ Racin

KZ2

1. Ethan Frigomosca, Gerber Team Corse
2. Kevin Wälti, Team Wälti
3. Paolo Castagnetti, Di Pietro Racing

Photo: Christian Eichenberger
Source: Car Sport Switzerland
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