Berkay Besler Heads to Austria

Turkish national karting driver Berkay Besler is travelling to Austria for the second round of the CIK FIA Central East Europe Zone Championships 2026, to be held at the Speedworld circuit from 22-24 May. With countless successes already in a career that has seen regular podium finishes on the European stage this season, Besler has maintained a consistent run at the top, having finished second in the opening round of this championship in Hungary.

From Austria to Italy…

Immediately after the second round of the CIK FIA Central East Europe Zone Championships, Besler will head to Italy for the second round of the Rotax Max Euro Challenge. The races at the Castelletto circuit will take place from 25-31 May. In the first round of this series in France, the Turkish driver managed to finish among the top three drivers from five continents. Ahead of the trip to Austria, Besler said: "I have two tough tests ahead of me. My aim is to finish on the podium in both races, bring new successes for my country and keep my title challenge alive in both championships."