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2021 Wera Tools British Kart Championships R1

The Motorsport UK Wera Tools British Kart Championships continued its blistering start to 2021 as contenders in the IAME, KZ2 and TKM classes enjoyed their opening race meeting of the season at a sunny Shenington Kart Circuit last weekend (28-30 May).

The popular Oxfordshire track would enjoy favourable weather conditions throughout the two-day event as over 200 drivers took to the track to start their title challenge in the variety of classes offered at Britain’s premier karting series.

The technical but flowing circuit offered two layouts, giving contenders in the gearbox categories a longer straight to put their machinery to the ultimate test. Seven all-action classes produced closely fought racing throughout the heats and finals with grids of up to 34 of Britain’s top-flight karters offering up yet more fantastic on-track action and tense tactical battles..

Famous names such as Nigel Mansell, David Coulthard and Jenson Button have raced at Shenington in the past, offering a great link for aspiring karters who are eager to follow in the footsteps of some legendary racing drivers.

As the series opener for the visiting categories, the three-day meeting offered competitors plenty of track time to help kick start their BKC season assault, refine setups and hone their race craft ready for Saturday’s Qualifying and Heats.

Sunday’s intense Finals produced strong drives across the classes with the leaders rarely able to break away from the chasing pack. Fans were able to witness many last-lap lunges and leader changes across the series’ comprehensive live coverage, beamed across the world thanks to the British Kart Championship’s Facebook Live and Motorsport.TV broadcast packages.

The pressure never got Fusion Motorsport’s Leo Robinson as he led every lap of the final to secure victory and sealing his marker as a genuine title contender for 2021. Wesley Swain (Fusion Motorsport) and Jack Hobson (MLC Motorsport) rounded off the podium places after strong performances across the weekend.

Photography by Kartpix.net Source: British Kart Championships

Leo Robinson Bio

Date of Birth: 28/2/09

Class: Formula 4

Helmet Colours: Silver and Orange

Driver Management: JHR Developments

Mechanic: Josh Sheriff

Started Racing: 2013

Favourite Kart Track: Whilton Mill

Favourite Circuits: Silverstone & Zandvoort