Jake Jordan Micallef delivered a determined performance at Round 4 of the ACI Italian Karting Championship in Cremona, finishing 15th in the Final after a challenging weekend.
Following a heavy accident during Manche 2 on Saturday, Micallef was unsure if he would be able to race the following day. He reported shoulder pain and bruising and had to pass a medical check on Sunday morning before being cleared to compete.
In the Final, Micallef was set to start from 24th position. However, contact from another kart during the fourth formation lap caused a spin, placing him at the back of the grid for the rolling start. Despite this, he made up 17 positions to cross the line in 15th place.
Weekend Summary:
- Official Practice: P15
- Qualifying: P15
- Manche 1: P15 ➝ P18 (with 3s penalty) ➝ P22
- Manche 2: DNF (accident)
- Merged Heats: P26
- Prefinal: Started P26, finished P19
- Merged Heats & Prefinal Result: P24
- Final: Started P32 (after formation lap incident), finished P15
The weekend demonstrated Micallef’s focus and resilience in difficult conditions. He expressed his appreciation for the continued support of his team and sponsors, including BABYRACE Driver Academy, Team GK, his mechanic Massimo Olivieri, Fort Fitness, Maximus, and Veggies and Fruit.
Preparations are now underway for the next round of the championship.
