Driver news: BRESNEHAN TO MAKE INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

Karting Australia announces that Harry Bresnehan has been selected as Australia’s representative for the inaugural FIA Karting ‘Arrive and Drive’ World Cup, to be held at the LYL International Circuit in Malaysia from 14–16 November 2025.

Tasmania’s Bresnehan will contest the Senior category (ages 14–19) after a breakout year in which he emerged as one of the front-runners in the Australian Kart Championship, highlighted by a career-best second place at the final round earlier this month.

The FIA ‘Arrive and Drive’ World Cup is a landmark initiative under the FIA’s Global Karting Plan. All competitors will race in identical karts supplied by the OTK Kart Group, ensuring a level playing field where driver skill is the decisive factor.

In addition to world-class competition, the Senior category winner will receive a scholarship to support their progression into FIA Formula 4, while the Junior category winner will earn a budget contribution towards their next season in an FIA Karting Championship.

Karting Australia Chief Executive Officer Kelvin O’Reilly believes Bresnehan’s selection will highlight the young talent in Australian karting.

“Harry has shown exceptional ability and professionalism throughout 2025. His results speak for themselves, and we are confident he will represent Australia with honour at this event,” said O’Reilly.

“We’re excited to see Harry take on the world’s best in Malaysia at an event where every competitor has equal equipment and success comes down to pure racing talent.

“His selection will be another opportunity to see more Australians excelling on the world stage in karting and beyond, thanks to the foundation they’ve built in the Australian Kart Championship. The highlight is not only Oscar Piastri’s rise to Formula 1, but also achievements right across the ranks – including James Anagnostiadis’ impressive fourth place in the World OK Championship last weekend.”

The FIA Arrive and Drive World Cup will feature Junior and Senior categories, each with a capacity of 54 drivers entered in each.