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From Italy to Hergla, a culture of endurance

The KF1 format connects Italian circuits, the Telethon story and a new international relaunch in Tunisia.

  1. 2003

    The origins

    The corporate endurance format is born, together with the first initiatives linked to Telethon.

    Engraved plaque from the Telethon Foundation, Arezzo, October 2003
    “The Telethon Foundation Committee thanks Doctor Paolo Campobasso for his commitment to scientific research into genetic diseases.” Arezzo, October 2003.
  2. Arezzo

    First race

    The pilot project proves that a 24-hour karting race can mobilize companies, drivers and the public.

    Framed photograph of Susanna Agnelli presenting the Telethon plaque to Paolo Campobasso in 2003
    Susanna Agnelli, president of the Telethon Foundation, presents the plaque to Paolo Campobasso. Arezzo, October 2003.
  3. Misano

    Sporting visibility

    The format gains exposure and sharpens its race identity.

  4. Milan

    Business dimension

    The event opens further to sponsors, stakeholders and business clubs.

  5. Adria

    Endurance experience

    The sport, media and hospitality structure forms around a true 24-hour operation.

  6. 2027

    Tunisia / Hergla

    International relaunch at Hergla International Kart Race Track with the ambition of 50 teams.

  7. 2028

    Championship vision

    A gradual opening toward an international Mediterranean championship.

KF1 race transporters lined up at the circuit
The KF1 racing team travels with the fleet: fifty karts, fuel, tyres and technical assistance for every entry.KF1

Twenty-three years is the argument

No competitor can produce a 2003 photograph, and none of them has been raising money for the same cause for as long.

The championshipWhere the money goes