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Russell launches karting academy with 25 places planned for 2027

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The GR63 Academy aims to find and support young karting talent. Russell says he will identify 25 participants after the first two rounds at Silverstone for its 2027 programme.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

George Russell has launched the GR63 Academy, a karting initiative he says will identify emerging talent and help young karters develop.

Russell said karting played a crucial role in his own career and that tight budgets can make it hard for talented young drivers to get a first opportunity. RacingNews365 reports that a season of international-level karting can cost well into six figures, a sum beyond the reach of most.

Russell says he plans to identify 25 young karters after the first two rounds at Silverstone for the academy’s 2027 programme.

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  1. SOURCEGeorge Russell pledges to find 'hidden stars' as major announcement madeRacingNews365 English