VLADIMIR IVANNIKOV JOINS BIRELART FOR THE 2025 KARTING SEASON

Vladimir Ivannikov will race with Birelart in the 2025 karting season. The 2010-born driver from Moscow will make his debut in the OK category, a new challenge towards the big step to single-seaters.

In 2025, he will take on the CIK FIA European and World Championships, the Champions of the Future and the WSK Super Master Series and Final Cup.

Giovanni Minardi: «It was one of the easiest and quickest negotiations I have ever done in more than twenty years of my career. Everyone wanted to work together, so the deal was concluded in a short time».
«I’m glad that Vladimir can start with a new program and a new team. We know we must work hard, because he’s a rookie in the category, but he will have the time and the opportunity to grow, without any rush. I’m thankful to Ronni and Birelart for giving us this opportunity».

Vladimir Ivannikov: «I’m glad to announce I will be stepping up to the OK category under the Birelart colours in the 2025 season. It’s a team with a very rich history, I’m glad to finally be part of this red family».
«I’m very excited for this new adventure: higher speeds, an extremely competitive grid and many new things to learn. I’m thankful to Ronni Sala and Jordan Lennox for giving me this opportunity to show myself. I’ll do my best!».

Author: Jacopo Rava