Rehan Khan to race Champion of Future Academy karting series
Chennai, 20 February 2025: Rehan Khan, a 11-year-old Chennai school boy, is selected for the prestigious Champion of the Future Academy Programme and will be racing for a full season in Europe and other cities from February to November in 2025.
In its second year, the Champions of the Future Academy Programme offers six rounds during six weekends. The first two days during the Round 1 race week-end are set for the drivers to get acquainted with the material and officials. Later, another five double-header race weekends are scheduled for the season. Four of them will be in Europe and two at Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
With an aim to promote professional kart racing through the arrive-and-drive concept, the Academy programme hosted by RGMMC, travels to high-level circuits in Portugal, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Qatar and Abu Dhabhi.
As a student at Don Bosco Egmore School, Rehan has already made a mark in Indian motorsports, excelling in his class in the 2024 season.
Rehan’s talent has earned him a place in the globally recognised Champion of the Future Academy Programme, where he will join 36 other karting prodigies from around the world. This opportunity will allow him to further develop his skills and compete in Europe. Rehan demonstrated unwavering consistency in his performances last year.
The Champion of the Future Academy Programme offers young drivers the training and exposure needed to compete at the highest level of motorsport.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my sponsors for believing in me and supporting my journey. Your trust and encouragement have played a vital role in helping me achieve my dreams, and I promise to continue striving for success both on and off the track,” Rehan said.
As he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his career, Rehan is determined to build on his success in India and continue to raise the bar as he prepares to compete on the European circuit.
2025 Calendar
Round 1: March 27 Feb to 3 March: Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal
Round 2: April 9 to 13: Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero, Valencia, Spain
Round 3: July 2 to 6: Pista Azzurra, Jesolo, Italy
Round 4: Sept. 17 to 21: Pannonia Ring Karting, Ostffyasszonyfa, Hungary
Round 5: Nov. 22 to 26: Lusail Go Karting Circuit, Doha, Qatar
Round 6: Nov. 22 to 26: Al Forsan International Kart Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE
