This year the FIA has launched new championships using the ‘Arrive and Drive’ format to increase the accessibility and participation in FIA Karting. The 2026 FIA Karting Arrive & Drive Continental Championships form part of this global structure and act as qualifying championships for the 2026 FIA Karting Arrive & Drive World Cup later in the season.
The 2026 Asia-Pacific Championship will comprise of three rounds (Macao, China, India).
The top junior and senior finishers of the championships will qualify for the 2026 FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup and therefore a chance to secure a position in the prestigious FIA Karting Shootout.
Under the Arrive and Drive format each competitor races using standardised karts. For the Asia-Pacific Championships this equipment is confirmed as Kosmic Mercury karts with Vortex SV engines, provided by OTK Group and Vega tyres. This format reduces competitor costs and maintains focus on driver skill and ability throughout the championship.
The championships will feature a Junior (12-14) and Senior (14-18 category) with entries now open for individual driver entry without the need for ASN nomination. Drivers under 18 must be entered by a competitor who must be the father, mother or legal guardian and must hold an appropriate international competitor licence. Entries for each championship will be on a first come first served basis with a maximum capacity of 56 junior drivers and 56 senior drivers in Asia-Pacific.
Application for FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific: Now Open
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘Arrive and Drive’?
The Arrive and Drive format championed by the FIA promotes affordable, accessible and inclusive entry point motor sport with technical and financial parity rewarding individual racing skill and talent. All competitors will race using identical karts with drivers only required to bring driver equipment and a mechanic.
When are the Championships?
Asia-Pacific
Round 1: 19-21 June – Circuit of Macao-Coloane (Macau SAR)
Round 2: 24-26 July – Zhuzhou International Karting Circuit (China)
Round 3: 11-13 September – Madras International Karting Arena (India)
How do I enter?
Individuals can apply here
Drivers under 18 must be entered by a competitor who must be the father, mother or legal guardian and must hold an appropriate international competitor licence.
Drivers do not require ASN nomination to enter.
Application dates:
FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific: Open until 27 May
For individual race entry:
Round 1 – Macau, SAR: Open from 1 April until 27 May
Round 2 – China: Open from 1 April until 1 July
Round 3 – India: Open from 1 April until 19 August
How much is the entry cost?
FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific:
Either:
Entry Fee: €14,500 for all three rounds or €14,850 if paid in installments
Deposit: €2500
OR
Entry Fee: €5450 per round
Deposit: €2500
For all championships, individual travel & accommodation, as well as food will need to be covered personally.
What licence do I need?
Junior: drivers born 2012–2014 require a Grade G International Karting Licence issued by their ASN
Senior: drivers born 2008–2012 require a Grade E or F International Karting Licence issued by their ASN
For Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific, priority will initially be given to applications submitted by drivers holding an international licence issued by an Asia-Pacific ASN or a MENA ASN, as this region will not yet have its own continental championship in 2026.
However, following the initial application stage, any remaining seats will be open to all drivers.
What equipment is included?
All drivers compete with the following strictly identical equipment, included in the entry cost, supplied and managed by the organiser:
- Chassis
- Engine
- Slick tyres
- Fuel, trolley and paddock tent are also included
What equipment do I need to bring?
Drivers must bring their own CIK-homologated personal equipment (including rib protector, shoes and gloves), basic tools and a mechanic.
You can find a list of homologated equipment here.
Only rain tyres, if needed, are to be purchased separately.
What is the event format?
For each round, the following format will be used:
Thursday
9am – Arrival at the track
Admin- & Sporting checks
Draw of engines and chassis’
Friday
Practice sessions
Saturday
Sprint Qualifying Races (6/8 minutes + 1 lap )
Qualification Heats (8/10 minutes + 1 lap)
Sunday
Finals
All participating drivers will be guaranteed participation in a Final with the highest placed 28 drivers following qualifying proceeding to the A Final and the remaining drivers competing in the B Final.
How will the championship standings be determined?
In the Asia-Pacific Championship, a championship points table will award points based on the following:
After the Qualifying Heats, the top 15 classified drivers will be allocated points according to the following scale: 25, 22, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
After each final race, all classified drivers will be allocated points according to the following scale:
- to A Finalists, 60, 57, 55, 54, 53, 52, 51, 50, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30;
- to B Finalists points, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Can I enter if I have participated in FIA Karting before?
To ensure fair access, drivers must not have competed in any FIA Karting Championship or Cup in 2024–2026 (FIA Karting Academy Trophy and 2025 FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup participation is permitted).
Where are the sporting regulations?
You can find the sporting regulations here
