Tamás Gender Junior continues his racing career with VictoryLane Karting, the team led by current Formula 2 driver Victor Martins, and will compete in a new category, the senior OK class. His first challenge will be at the Trofeo delle Industrie, where past winners include Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
Tamás Gender Junior, the young and talented Hungarian kart driver, has joined the VictoryLane Karting team, where he will race in the highly competitive OK category. His first race will take place at the Trofeo delle Industrie, from 24-27 October 2024, where some of the world's best kart drivers will challenge each other.
VictoryLane Karting is a renowned international karting team that has provided opportunities for many young talents to start their racing careers since 2020. The team provides its drivers with top-notch equipment from Kart Republic and a high level of professional support. Over the years, VictoryLane has launched the careers of several successful drivers who have progressed to higher levels, such as Formula 4 and Formula 3.
Victor Martins, an inspiring mentor
Victor Martins, co-founder of the VictoryLane Karting team and the 2022 FIA Formula 3 champion, is one of the brightest talents in motorsport. Martins became the youngest karting world champion in history in 2016 and later joined the Renault Junior Program, becoming champion of Formula 3. He currently competes in Formula 2, and his experience and mentorship play a crucial role in helping young kart drivers like Tamás Gender Junior to develop their skills.
Trofeo delle Industrie – One of the most traditional karting competitions
Taking place on the last weekend of October, the Trofeo delle Industrie is one of the most storied karting competitions, held annually since 1971 in Italy. The race is held at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato, one of the world’s most famous karting venues. Every year, the event attracts the best young drivers globally, offering them a platform to launch their careers in international motorsport. Notable past winners include Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, who both became world-class drivers in Formula 1 after their karting careers.
Tamás Gender Junior aims for growth and success
For Tamás Gender Junior, joining VictoryLane and competing in the Trofeo delle Industrie represents a new milestone in his career. The young driver is determined to bring out his best in the OK category and achieve even greater success in the future. Promising test results and the professional environment at the team contribute to his aspirations.
