What you might not have been aware of is that he has been doing all this in an electric kart.

We spoke to Nick about how the electric revolution makes sense in the karting world and if it is a more expensive way to race and whether or not is has improved the racing.

Apart from the means of propulsion what are the differences between a petrol and electric kart?

The electric karts run on exactly the same chassis and tyres as their petrol counterparts. The weight is slightly heavier due to the battery but the throttle pick up is instantaneous as you’d expect from an electrified vehicle

Is there much difference in cost between the two?

The cost of racing at the top level is much, much less. This is one of the reasons MSUK have adopted the electric class in bambino as their only certified series. In two stroke bambino, to compete, some drivers would have multiple engines that require multiple rebuilds per season. In electric, we had the same motor unit for two seasons and had zero rebuild costs

Are they easier to maintain?

Maintenance of the motor unit is minimal. However, this just gives more time to the team, or the parent, to focus more maintenance on the actual kart chassis. So hours don’t go down, you just end up focusing on the entire kart, not just the engine.

Has it had any effect on the racing?

The racing in the electric series has been the best we’ve ever seen. With slower fossil fueled classes, the gaps between the drivers based on how much power they have can often be huge. In electric, every single motor kit is tested to be identical to each other. So it produces extremely tight racing, and as a result, teaches the young drivers lots of race craft

Do you feel this is the way to go for the future of karting?

I’m also a petrol head. That’s why we love racing. But karting is probably the most adoptable form of motosport on the planet currently to benefit from electrified powertrains due to the short nature of the races. I see two and four stroke petrol being around for a long time, but once legislation demands, there is already a tried and tested alternative which keeps the racing spirit alive.

Is it safer than a petrol kart?

Both petrol and electric karts are both extremely safe to operate. However there are other parts of karting safety that I do believe can be improved, and the FIA and MSUK are looking at these topics. Wheel guards for example, whilst not part of the history of go karting, is an area where I believe driver safety can be improved.

Has Felix had to change his driving style for the electric kart?

Driving style doesn’t change at all. A fast driver is a fast driver. And I’ve seen that the kids learn a lot more due to not worrying about the difference in engine performance, instead focusing on their own driving capability.

Is it good for the environment going forward?

The drivers just want a good race, and in bambino the racing has been excellent in electric. For the wider world however it does make sense to have less emissions, but also less noise as many rural circuits suffer with noise complaints nowadays.

To cap off the season Felix has just been named the Radio Le Mans Young Driver of the year.

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7 final victories. 9 pole positions. 17 heat wins. With a 2025 season for the ages, Felix Tandy, the eight year old bambino karting racer from Bedfordshire, has just grabbed his first major racing championship title, the historic and prestigious 2025 Super One Series.

Competed for across the nation, also attracting strong international entries, the Super One Series boasts previous champions such as Sir Lewis Hamilton, plus many more who have gone on to F1 world titles or Le Mans wins after graduating their karting journey. Wera Alliance Academy driver, Tandy, is the latest to add his name into the list of champions.

Starting the season at Rowrah circuit, in Cumbria, Felix began strongly with wins in the first two races of the championship, plus the Round 2 final. Next up came rounds 3 and 4 at Glen Y Gors in North Wales, with another two pole positions and the round 4 final victory.

Clay Pigeon in Dorset saw the beginning of an incredible charge to the title for Felix. 17 straight victories, also comprising race weekends at Fulbeck circuit, Lincolnshire, plus Whilton Mill in Northants, meant the final two rounds at Shenintgon, Oxfordshire, would only require a solid weekend to wrap up the points table.

However Felix was in no mood to rest on his laurels. Spectacular pole positions for both rounds, and a further four victories across the weekend, including all three races in Round 12 on Sunday, capped off an incredibly consistent and successful season of racing.

Felix Tandy “I really enjoyed the last weekend battling with all my friends in the races. One race was wet, one race was dry, the next was wet so it was really interesting. I tried really hard to get the wins. To be the champion is great! It’s not something I was expecting as this was my first year racing in Super One. Thank you so much to my team, to the Wera Alliance Academy guys and the other academy drivers for all their help and support, and to my mum and dad for helping me go racing.”

Plans for Felix for the rest of this year are still to be decided, with numerous one off events available for competition. A move up in category, into the cadet class of karting for 8-12 year old racers, is also within his sights. Keep an eye out for any exciting news to come!

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Whilton Mill, Northampton August 9/10 2025

The final round of the 2025 British championship saw hot favourite for the title, Wera Alliance Academy driver Felix Tandy, unable to compete in Sunday’s races of the weekend due to a medical ruling disallowing him to go out on track.

A small accident between three or four karts whilst coming into the pit lane following Saturday’s heat two, meant Felix took a routine trip to see the trackside medical team for a quick check up. Diagnosed with a possibility of slight concussion, safety always comes first, so a hugely disappointed driver had to watch on for the remainder of the meeting as his rivals picked up championship points he was unable to acquire.

A terrific season up to this point, however, means Tandy still finishes the British series as vice champion of the bambino category. A hugely impressive feat for the young driver in only his second season of racing.

Going into the round with a three point lead on his nearest competitor, Felix began in customary style, placing his RCE kart on pole position, his fourth pole of the season out of the five sessions he competed in.

Heat one on Saturday featured a very close and fair battle with the #82 kart, yet Tandy was once again the winner with a tactically perfect display.

Small drama came in heat two, whilst battling for the lead Tandy clipped a rival kart on corner exit at Christmas corner and spun out of contention for the victory. A quick recovery and a sixth place finish, however, meant he still increased his lead in the title points race going into Sunday’s final three races of the series.

What could have happened on Sunday, unfortunately, was taken out of Felix’s control. Yet the youngster from Bedford can hold his head high, is fully fit with no ill effects from the weekend, and is already focussed on the next races to come.

Looking ahead, Felix will be competing in the final round of the prestigious Super One series, taking place at Shenington circuit at the end of August. Felix holds a handsome lead in the Super One bambino classification, so hopes are high to grab yet more silverware.

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There’s still plenty more to come as the second half of the season unfolds.

Some Standout Moments

From race wins to wild overtakes, maiden podiums to challenging battles, here are some of the standout moments so far this season.

Alfie Garford – Mini Challenge Trophy

Location: Thruxton – Round 3

“My best – and also favourite – moment on track was Race 1 at Thruxton. Qualifying didn’t go to plan, and I started 12^th on the grid. Then the rain came mid-race. Being on slicks in the wet around Thruxton made for some seriously exciting racing. I managed to make some great moves and picked up a podium, finishing in 2^nd place.”

A great start to the season with four podiums so far. It hasn’t been easy, but Alfie now leads the Rookie Cup and sits P4 in the championship. His focus is now on claiming his first win and pushing for the championship win.

Will Jenkins – Porsche Carrera Cup GB 

Location: Donington Park – Round 1 

“For me my best moment so far this season is absolutely the maiden pole position I took at Donington Park earlier on in the year. It was my first event in the car, first time out with the Carrera Cup, and we took that pole position by 1 thousandth of a second!”

Moving from the Porsche Sprint car to the Carrera is a big step and hasn’t been without its challenges, but Will has handled it brilliantly, securing pole position in his debut weekend in the Carrera Cup and a great P3 at Croft.

Max McRae & Cameron Fair – British and European Rally Championships

Location: Rally Hungary – Round 2

“A highlight of this year was ERC debut at Rally Hungary at the start of the year. We started the rally off with a bit of a downer, I made a mistake on the super special stage but then on the Saturday we clawed back around 40 positions to get just outside the top 10. That definitely showed resilience and what we can do when we’re in a good rhythm.”

New car, new challenge. Max and Cameron have been getting to grips with the Citroen Rally2, with Max stepping up from the Rally4 car last season. Each weekend brings more experience in a highly competitive grid, with Rally Hungary clearly showing what they’re capable of.

Jenson Mason – Mini Challenge Trophy 

Location: Thruxton – Round 3

“My best moment on track so far this season has to be winning at Thruxton. My maiden win in the Mini Challenge Trophy Championship. It was such a special moment in front of huge crowds on the BTCC weekend and live on ITV.”

Jenson’s season so far has had its challenges, but his fastest lap at Brands Hatch and brilliant win at Thruxton, following a weekend of strong pace, shows exactly what he’s capable of!

Rachel Robertson – Radical Cup UK

Location: Brands Hatch – Round 2

“My best moment so far this season is definitely finishing 3^rd, getting my first podium, at Round 2 of the Radical Cup.”

Only in her second-ever car race, following a background in karting, Rachel secured her first podium at Brands Hatch, followed by another at Snetterton. Her race pace and qualifying have improved significantly since the start of the year, and she’s aiming to build consistency and secure her first win in the second half of the season.

Hamish Forrest – Radical Cup UK

Location: Zandvoort – Round 4

“My best moment so far this season has to be last time out in Zandvoort when I got my first win of the season and first pole position of the season. It was a great weekend with a lot more progress made, just like every weekend so far.”

A dominant start to the season has seen Hamish pick up 12 podiums! He continues to learn and develop each week while remaining firmly focused on the championship fight for the remainder of the season.

Felix Tandy – Bambino British Kart Championship

Location: PFi – Round 4

“My best moment so far was Round 4 at PFi where I got pole, won both heats and superheats, and got a good start in the final where I went on to win it.”

Now known as #FastFelix, he’s been unstoppable, securing an impressive 21 podiums so far. With just three points separating him from his closest rival, he’s aiming to take the top spot and win the MightE Championship in the final round.

Chase Fernandez – British F4 

Location: Donington GP – Round 1

“My best moment on track so far in 2025 was the opening round of the British F4 Championship where I scored my first win in Formula 4. It was a super cool race! Went from 2nd on the grid, shot to 1st at the first corner and managed to lead from start to finish.”

Chase has had to adjust significantly, moving from Ginetta Juniors to the single seaters of British F4. He kicked off his first British F4 season with podiums at Donington Park and Oulton Park, and aims to continue his recent run of top-6 finishes.

Joe Marshall – Porsche Sprint Challenge GB

Location: Oulton Park – Round 3

“The best moment on track for me would’ve been when the rain came down at Race 1 at Oulton Park and we were all on slick tyres. I went from 7th to 2nd in three laps which ended up becoming 1st after another driver received a penalty.”

Consistency is key for Joe. He’s yet to finish outside of the top 5, with 5 podiums already, and is in good contention for the championship as three rounds remain.

Garry Pearson & Hannah McKillop – British Rally Championship

Location: Carlisle Stages – Round 2

“Highlight of the year so far has to be the Carlisle Stages podium. That was our first podium for the BRC for the year. We’ve had two wins outside of the championship as well which has been really good for the confidence and we’re looking forward to the next event at the Grampian Rally in August.”

Our academy mentors, Garry and Hannah, have shown strong pace throughout the season and secured a podium early on. Now in their second year in the car, they’re focused on claiming more podiums, with top 3 finishes well in their reach.

Murray Richardson – Mini Challenge Trophy

Location: Brands Hatch – Round 2

“I have to say Brands Hatch Race 2 was my best moment. I made a nice little move around the outside cutting back inside, it was a nice switch back around Druids and it was my first proper overtake of my career.”

Murray, new to racing, jumped straight into the Mini Challenge Trophy in his first year. Everything is new, but he gained experience each round. In only his second race weekend, he was not just finding his feet but was fully involved in the action, performing great overtakes and battling hard in the tight mid-field. His racing journey is just beginning!

Kian Burnard – Junior Karting

“Hi, I’m Kian Burnard, representing the Wera Alliance Academy 2025. This is my mid-season report.”

Best moment on track so far:

“My best moment on track this season has to be representing Wera at the GP Kartmasters. Starting 28th on the grid, with just 4 minutes to go, I took the lead! Definitely my best ever moment!” I also received the Delta Award for making up an incredible 26 positions – the most positions gained in all the categories finals. 

How do you feel the first half of the season has gone?

“The first half of the season has had its highs and lows, but it’s been full of learning to make me a better driver.”

What are your goals for the second half?

“The aim is simple – to keep improving and get better and better every race.”

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learnt so far?

“Never give up.”

How have you had to adapt from last season to this one?

“Last season I was representing the UK in the FIA Academy Trophy in Europe. This year, I’ve had to adapt to a very competitive Junior Rotax category – and it’s been a big but exciting challenge.”

“It’s been amazing being part of the Wera Alliance Academy – the support has been incredible, and I’m really looking forward to the next part of the season.”

Dominant Weekend for Loughborough College Rallycross Team

The student-led Loughborough College race team, competing in the BTRDA British Rally Cross Championship, enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at Pembrey.

Saturday began with three dominant heat wins, made possible by the impressive preparation of the student crew. Lecturer and driver Alex Fletcher started strong in the final, leading the race until the last lap when contact with another driver dropped him back. Recovering well, he brought the car home in 3rd place to round off an impressive day.

Sunday proved even more successful, with the young team’s preparation paying off once again. Fletcher dominated the final, finishing P1 with a 10-second lead! 

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

For Academy drivers not racing on the weekend of the 10th July, it was four days of action of a different kind as they joined the Wera Tools UK team at Goodwood Festival of Speed. 

From games to sightseeing (including some spotting their own cars on the stand), there was plenty to take in.

Jenson Mason topped the timing board for the Wheel Change Game, while it seems Garry still has some practice to do!

Towards the Finish Line

The first half of the season has had its ups and downs. Some great highs, alongside mistakes, mechanical problems, and a bit of bad luck. But the drivers have shown their determination, all the hard work is clearly reflected in their results, and they’re far from finished.

We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds, with plenty more podiums well within reach.

Keep an eye out on all of our socials, ITV, and YouTube for all the remaining action.

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Rowrah, Cumbria July 19/20 2025

This year’s fifth round of the British Championship for 6-8 year old bambino karting superstars was held in the north of England at the technical Rowrah circuit, a favourite of many drivers.

Wera Alliance Academy driver, Felix Tandy, continued his recent run of electric form, taking over the lead in the championship standings with just the final round to come, next month at Whilton Mill.

A dry and sunny Saturday greeted competitors in their identically powered MightE karts. Set up and driving technique had been finely honed by Felix and his RCE team during Friday practice the day before.

Less than four-tenths of a second separated the top six drivers in qualifying, and once again it was Tandy setting the pace with a best lap of 1.03.21s.

Heats one and two featured very close battles but no-one could get past Felix, winning both races to score maximum championship heat points.

Sunday’s Super heats were also close affairs, yet still the black and green #E plate kart came out on top on both occasions, again scoring maximum championship points.

Whilst all heats were held in the dry, the heavens opened right on cue for the event Final. Starting from the front, potential risk awaited as the young drivers got to got to grips with the changing track conditions, but Felix drove a flawless race, showing real maturity for his age. Whilst being overtaken by another competitor, Tandy did not panic, shadowed his rival around for the majority of the race, before trying to put pressure on with two laps to go. Fantastic driving from both, set up a tense final lap but the order stayed the same, Felix rounding off a superb weekend with a second place finish.

Only one round remains in the 2025 championship, with the top two drivers separated by just three points. Who will become the champion? Find out at Whilton Mill circuit in Northamptonshire on August 9/10th, with Sunday’s races being shown live on YouTube.

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PF International, June 13/14 2025

Five victories, from pole position, saw Wera Alliance Academy driver Felix Tandy take his first Final victory in this year’s British Bambino Kart Championship, along with a perfect 200 point score from winning all heat races, to move within 3 points of the championship lead.

The super fast and spectacular PFi circuit in Lincolnshire played host to round 4 of the series, with 21 of the fastest bambino class drivers taking part, all aiming to grab the trophies on Sunday afternoon.

Felix set the tone for the weekend early on Saturday morning, placing his RCE team kart on pole position after setting the fastest lap in qualifying, with a gap of over three tenths of a second to the rest of the field.

Saturday’s two heats played out very different types of races, but a similar winner. Heat one saw Felix manage to get a gap and break the all important slipstream, cruising to a near six second victory margin in the seven lap race. Heat two was a much closer affair, a group of six young racers battled throughout but no one could stop Bedfordshire driver Tandy from adding to his earlier triumph.

Two Superheats on Sunday would also provide championship point scoring opportunities. Race one was again led away by Tandy, who controlled the race masterfully with another lights to flag win, narrowly beating his team mate in the #21 kart. Superheat two featured a great scrap at the front with the E plate kart, Tandy, battling the whole race with again the #21 and the #3. Third position into the last few corners of the final lap, Felix was able to make perfect passes on both rivals to steal the win across the line.

The Final started again with a group of karts slipstreaming around together, Tandy being the leader of the pack. As the race wore on, Felix upped the pressure with constant fast laps and managed to break the field up. Battles behind him for the rest of the places were aplenty, but no one could match the pace of Felix, crossing the line a quarter of a second in front.

With two more rounds to come in the championship, Felix has moved up to second position, just three points shy the lead.

The next round comes from the picturesque Rowrah circuit in Cumbria on 19/20 July.

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In the scenic hills of North Wales lies one of the UK’s largest and most exciting racing circuits. Here, Round 3 of the British Bambino kart Championship, featured a busy grid of 20 young racers. They faced a combination of fast, flowing corners, a challenging final sector, and significant elevation changes over the course of one lap.

Wera Alliance Academy driver Felix Tandy, found himself in a challenging situation after an incident early during Saturday morning’s qualifying session. Taking evasive action to avoid two spinning drivers in front of him, he found himself stranded in the long grass and was unable to rejoin and complete a single qualifying lap. As a result, he would start last of the 20 karts for the first two heats.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Felix entered the first heat with a single goal: to win. By the end of the first lap, he had already climbed 11 positions, reaching ninth place. As the race progressed, Felix skilfully manoeuvred his way through the pack, and by lap 7, he had taken the lead. In the final minutes of the race, he brought his RCE team E-Plate kart across the finish line in first place. It was an incredible achievement, going from last to first in under 8 minutes!

In Heat 2, Felix again found himself starting from the back row. With high hopes following the previous heat’s amazing achievement of reaching the front of the field, it proved to be not so smooth running. He steadily made his way through the pack, managing to secure 4th position across the finish line. Pulling himself through the heats after a disappointing qualifying left him in good stead for Sunday’s superheats and final.

Still buzzing from Saturday’s brilliant results, Superheat 1 featured a close battle among the top six in the field. Multiple position changes throughout the race led to a photo finish where the number 3 kart claimed victory, by just 0.01 of a second, over Felix’s E kart.

On to Superheat 2, starting second on the grid once again, Felix initially dropped back to third in the early stages of the race. He engaged in a battle with the driver of the #82, but both competitors eventually made their way to the front of the field. Felix executed a fantastic manoeuvre around the outside of Devil’s elbow to take the lead. With exceptional defensive driving, he managed to hold off the 82 kart and secure his second victory of the weekend.

Felix, who had now secured pole position for the final, got the launch off the line and led the field into lap 1, though dropped to third place on lap 2 after facing fierce competition from the karts 82 and 3. Over the next 10 laps, the top three karts ran nose to tail in a nail-biting finale. After a rollercoaster weekend that saw the E kart go from last to first, Felix finished third, achieving his first BKC podium finish of the year, with less than half a second separating the top three drivers. With strong results in both the heats and the final, he earned valuable championship points.

The next round comes from the world-renowned PF International in Lincolnshire on 14/15 June.

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Shenington, April 26/27 2025

Round 2 of the UK’s premier bambino kart class British Championship saw an oversubscribed grid of 29 young racers at the historic, and fast, Shenington kart circuit in Oxfordshire. Split grids for qualifying and heats gave just the fastest 26 drivers the chance to qualify for the main final.

Felix made the most of Saturday morning, recording the fastest lap time overall across two qualifying sessions, meaning a front-row start for the two of three Saturday heats he would be drawn in.

A very close second place in heat two (along with a new lap record which would stand through the weekend) was followed up by an exemplary drive in heat three and a first victory of the season in the British Championship.

Sunday began again with split grids for the superheats; points scored in both heats and superheats would determine who qualified for the final, as well as starting position.

In Superheat one, Felix, driving the Wera Alliance Academy E plate kart again starting on pole position, saw a very tight race with the number 54 kart for the victory. Multiple position changes throughout the race culminated in a thrilling last lap shootout. Felix executed a fantastic opportunistic move on the last corner of the last lap to take a well deserved and hard fought victory. 

Superheat three, with his third win of the weekend, Felix led lights to flag in a controlled race that unfortunately ended two laps early due to an incident on track.

However, drama was to come from the stewards room. A competitor lodged a protest against the original results of superheat one. Whilst agreeing that the racing was hard but fair, the stewards imposed a five second time penalty to the young Bedfordshire racer, dropping him back to a sixth place result and considerably impacting the points scored and therefore the grid for the all important final.

For almost the entire thirteen lap final, nine karts circulated almost as one in a huge slipstreaming dice for positions. Tandy, starting third, went from the front, to the back, and back to the front multiple times during a thrilling race for the trophies. Third place beginning the final lap, gaining another position through back marking traffic, Felix looked set for a second place result and good championship points. An uncharacteristic mistake at the final corner cost not one, but four positions as the chasing train of karts came charging through. 

Sixth place on the timesheets was a bitter pill swallow after a weekend that had featured so many promising moments.

The next round comes from the famous Welsh circuit of Glan Y Gors on 17/18 May.

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Round 1 MSUK British Bambino Kart Championship

Warden Law, March 22/23 2025

The start of 2025 saw Warden Law host round one of the British championship for the MSUK recognised bambino kart class. 

A great Friday test day saw Felix right at the top of the times in dry and sunny conditions. Saturday morning arrived with changeable conditions, and a wet qualifying session. With a capacity grid of twenty-two 6-8 year old drivers, finding a clear lap would be key.

Luck was not to be, drawing P16 on a random grid draw for qualifying starting positions. With his last three laps of a short session compromised in slower traffic, P9 meant work was ahead for both Saturday’s heat races.

Heat one saw a measured drive to sixth place. Heat two, back in wet conditions, saw contact from behind on lap one and a spin dropping Felix to the back of the pack. Race pace was good however, at times lapping over a second faster than the leaders, ending in a P13 result.

Accumulated points from the heats meant an eighth place start for Sunday’s super heats. P5 and P2 finishes, with the fastest lap, gave strong championship points and hope for the Final.

Starting sixth, from total points scored across all heat races, a good start meant Felix was up to P3 by lap two and looking a favourite for the victory. An over aggressive move from another competitor however, which was later penalised by race control, saw Felix spun around again and sent tumbling down the order. Quickly rejoining, he made his way back up from fourteenth to finish sixth, again with race leading lap times.

With five more rounds to go in the championship, Felix sits tied for fourth place in the points chart, just seventeen adrift of the leader. Next up is round two at Shenington on April 26/27

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