60 Mini

60 Mini, also known as Minikart or simply Mini, is an international kart racing class sanctioned by the Commission Internationale de Karting ( ) for drivers aged 8 to 12. Debuting in international competition in 2020, is the only under-12 direct-drive class homologated by the FIA, as well as the only yet to host a World or European Championship. The 60 cc Mini class originated in Italy in 1984. Its prominence in national and international championships across Europe led to its recognition by the in 2020, serving as a feeder category to OK-Junior and OKN-Junior. Several notable drivers have started their international careers in a Mini class, including four-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen. ACI Sport have also recognised the derivative Mini Group 3 (Gr.3) class since 2020, using IAME 60 Mini engines. The ACI have also operated a Mini U10 class for drivers aged 10 and under—recognised by the as —since 2023. Mini ROK is another single-manufacturer category operated by Vortex. The development of the class in the early 21st century has led to concerns about young driver safety, prompting the FIA to regulate its lap times from 2026 onwards.

60 Mini, also known as Minikart or simply Mini, is an international kart racing class sanctioned by the Commission Internationale de Karting ( ) for drivers aged 8 to 12. Debuting in international competition in 2020, is the only under-12 direct-drive class homologated by the FIA, as well as the only yet to host a World or European Championship. The 60 cc Mini class originated in Italy in 1984. Its prominence in national and international championships across Europe led to its recognition by the in 2020, serving as a feeder category to OK-Junior and OKN-Junior. Several notable drivers have started their international careers in a Mini class, including four-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen. ACI Sport have also recognised the derivative Mini Group 3 (Gr.3) class since 2020, using IAME 60 Mini engines. The ACI have also operated a Mini U10 class for drivers aged 10 and under—recognised by the as —since 2023. Mini ROK is another single-manufacturer category operated by Vortex. The development of the class in the early 21st century has led to concerns about young driver safety, prompting the FIA to regulate its lap times from 2026 onwards. "Minikart" category originated in Italy, where it first appeared at the Torneo delle Industrie in 1984.|alt=Starting grid of the 1973 Torneo delle Industrie at Parma The 60 cc "Minikart" class debuted at the Torneo delle Industrie in 1984, which was won by Luca Donati; it has remained in the competition every year since.

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