THE FIRST STEPS: GETTING STARTED IN KARTING

Karting is widely regarded as the place to first hone racecraft when getting into motorsport. After all, it is the only discipline where children as young as six – in the Bambino classes – are able to compete. But, even though it is a well-recognised entry point, that does not mean it is easy to be competitive from the start. Instead, there are a number of potential pitfalls that need to be avoided.

Before even embarking on the journey into short-circuit karting, at whichever age, it is vital to make sure karting is right for you or your child. It can get quite expensive quite quickly and some preparation is needed before jumping in at the deep