A dominant showing in Italy established Indonesia’s rising talent as a serious force in European karting

Indonesian young driver Qarrar Firhand delivered an outstanding performance by dominating the opening round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Viterbo International Circuit in Italy. His victory once again brought the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya, to an international racing stage, marking an important milestone for a rising talent from Indonesia in the European motorsport scene.

The race weekend began on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and concluded with the OK Final on Saturday afternoon local time. Racing with Ward Racing, Qarrar showed strong consistency and composure throughout the competition. He secured victories in the Heats, continued his winning form in the Prefinal, and confidently claimed first place in the Final.

His dominance was clear from start to finish. Despite challenging wet and slippery track conditions caused by rain, Qarrar maintained control and delivered impressive lap times. In the Final, he crossed the finish line 4.679 seconds ahead of his Spanish teammate, Benjamin Manach. The wide margin reflected his mature race management and solid technical skills under pressure.

With this flawless result, Qarrar moved to the top of the provisional Euro Series OK Championship standings with 111 points. He now leads comfortably ahead of Germany’s Luke Kornder, who has 55 points. Qarrar was also the only driver to record a lap time in the 1 minute 03.800 seconds range, reaching a top speed of 100.4 kilometers per hour. These achievements highlight his combination of speed, precision, and consistency throughout the weekend.

The success in Viterbo is more than just another trophy. It demonstrates that Indonesian drivers can compete and even excel in one of the world’s main centers of motorsport. Seeing the Red and White flag raised on the highest podium provides encouragement for the growth of Indonesia’s motorsport industry and showcases the potential of its young talents on the global stage.

This victory also builds strong momentum for Qarrar as he prepares to make his debut in the British Formula 4 Championship later this year. With increasing experience and confidence, he is steadily progressing toward higher levels of competition. Continued support from those backing his journey on the international circuit remains essential to maintaining his performance and supporting his long term career development.

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