A popular category that includes a wide range of drivers, from the youngest to the most experienced, KZ2, the second division of 125cc gearbox karts, was attended by nearly 90 participants at Varennes sur Allier (FR) for its most important meeting of the season, the International Super Cup, the successor to the 2012 World Cup.

During an intense and eventful event, representatives of 18 nationalities competed ruthlessly on a spectacular track. The French driver Alexandre Arrue (Praga-Parilla-B'Stone) was the first leader, taking pole position in a qualifying disturbed by a rain shower ahead of two of his compatriots, Paul David (Tony Kart-Modena-B 'Stone) and Thomas Laurent (Tony Kart-Vortex-B'Stone). The German Riccardo Negro (DR-TM-B'Stone) regained the lead at the end of the six heats that each driver had to race in by beating the New Zealander Daniel Bray (GP-TM-B'Stone) and the Italian expert Marco Zanchetta (Maranello-TM-B'Stone). The qualification phase ended with the two prefinals where only the top 17 would be chosen for the title race.

Regularly in the leading group from the start of the weekend, the young French driver Dorian Boccolacci (Energy-TM-B'Stone) was ahead in prefinal-1 against the Italian Simone Brenna (TB Kart-Modena-B 'Stone), while Riccardo Negro finished third and Marco Zanchetta retired after a collision. Daniel Bray won prefinal-2 followed by the Czech Jan Midrla (Birel-TM-B'Stone) and Alexandre Arrue, recovered from concerns encountered in the heats. Everything was in place for the final.

Daniel Bray led for three quarters of the race while Dorian Boccolacci and Riccardo Negro shared second place, but the situation changed quickly near the end. After moving up 10 places, the Italian Loris Spinelli (CRG-TM-B'Stone) took the lead with four laps to go, but Dorian Boccolacci managed to outflank him and brilliantly won the International Super Cup. Spinelli, who finished second to Arrue and Bray, was penalized and immediately appealed, which suspended the standings behind the winner.

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Categoria popular que inclui uma grande variedade de pilotos, dos mais jovens aos mais experientes, a KZ2, 2ª divisão dos karts 125 com caixa de velocidades, juntou cerca de 90 participantes em Varennes sur Allier (Fr) na sua prova mais importante da época, a Super Taça Internacional, que assegura a sucessão da Taça do Mundo 2012.

Numa competição intensa e bastante movimentada, os representantes de 18 nacionalidades bateram-se impiedosamente num traçado espectacular. Era o Francês Alexandre Arrue (Praga-Parilla-B'Stone) quem passava em primeiro para o comando ao assinar a pole position dos cronometrados perturbados por um aguaceiro, na frente de dois dos seus compatriotas, Paul David (Tony Kart-Modena-B'Stone) e Thomas Laurent (Tony Kart-Vortex-B'Stone). O Alemão Riccardo Negro (DR-TM-B'Stone) conseguia a vantagem, após as 6 mangas de qualificação que cada piloto deveria disputar, ao derrotar o Neozelandês Daniel Bray (GP-TM-B'Stone) e um especialista Italiano, Marco Zanchetta (Maranello-TM-B'Stone). A fase de qualificação terminava por duas pré-finais, nas quais apenas os 17 primeiros seriam escolhidos para a corrida ao título.

Regular no grupo da frente desde o início do fim-de-semana, o jovem Francês Dorian Boccolacci (Energy-TM-B'Stone) impunha-se na pré-final 1 face ao Italiano Simone Brenna (TB Kart-Modena-B'Stone), enquanto Riccardo Negro terminava em 3º e Marco Zanchetta abandonava após um acidente. Daniel Bray ganhava a pré-final 2 seguido do Checo Jan Midrla (Birel-TM-B'Stone) e Alexandre Arrue, com uma magnífica recuperação após os problemas encontrados nas mangas. Tudo estava pronto para a final.

Daniel Bray liderava durante três quartos da corrida, enquanto Dorian Boccolacci e Riccardo Negro partilhavam o segundo lugar, mas a situação evoluía rapidamente próximo da meta.
Autor de uma enorme subida de 10 lugares, o Italiano Loris Spinelli (CRG-TM-B'Stone) passava para o comando a 4 voltas do fim, mas Dorian Boccolacci conseguia ultrapassa-lo e vencia brilhantemente a Super Taça Internacional. Spinelli, que terminava em segundo na frente de Arrue e Bray, era penalizado e apela imediatamente suspendendo a classificação atrás do vencedor.

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" The F4 French Championship is approaching. My car is n.9 with a nice yellow on flaps and mirrors. I made the final adjustments at the Auto Sport Academy and I will soon take to the track. I am impatient ! "

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In addition to his success in the WSK Master and in the WSK Euro Series on his debut in KF as well as to his victory in the Margutti Trophy, always on his Energy/TM, Dorian Boccolacci also shone in KZ2 by winning the CIK-FIA Internationa Super Cup at Varennes, in just his second competition in the gearbox kart category.

But the 2013 season of this young driver from the Lotus F1 Junior Team was also marked by other brilliant performances. Among his dozen of pole positions, the one conquered in Bahrain, in the World KF Championship, is definitely the most beautiful, but mention should also be made of his 3 full successes - pole and superpole - in the WSK Master Series at Sarno, Precenicco, and Castelletto. Dorian got 15 times onto the podium - including 8 times as the winner - and concluded in the lead 30 qualifying heats, in a racing programme that included major CIK-FIA competitions as well as three German DKM Championship meetings.

The karting chapter of his young career has drawn to an end and this year he will make his debut in single-seaters in the F4 French Championship organised by Auto Sport Academy where, no doubt, further successes await him.

Summary of Dorian Boccolacci best results in karting.

- 2013
World Karting Championship - KF - Sakhir - Pole
CIK-FIA International Super CUP - KZ2 - Winner
WSK Euro Series - KF - Champion
WSK Master Series - KF - Champion ( Castelletto, Precenicco, Sarno, Pole & Super Pole )
Deutsche Kart Meisterschaft - Genk - KF1 - Pole, Winner
Deutsche Kart Meisterschaft - Ampfing - KF1 - Pole, Winner
Trofeo Andrea Margutti - KF - Winner

- 2012
European Championship - KF3 - 3rd

- 2011
ERDF Masters Kart - Junior - 2nd

World Karting Championship - Ortona - Academy - Winner
Coppa Del Vesuvio - KF3 - Winner
Grand Prix Open Karting - KF3 - 5e
European Championship - Varennes/Allier - KF3 - 5th

- 2010
Championnat de France - Cadet - Champion
Championnat régional PACAC - Cadet - Champion
Challenge IAME Boxer - Mariembourg - Cadet - Winner
Bridgestone Cup - Saint Amand - Cadet - Winner
Bridgestone Cup - Angerville - Cadet - Winner

- 2009
Bridgestone Cup - Minime - Winner
2e manche championnat de France - Minime - Winner
Coupe de France - Minime - 3rd

Trophée de France - Minime - 3rd

Championnat de France - Minime - 4th

- 2007
Championnat régional PACAC - Minikart - Champion

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After being awarded a prize at the CIK-FIA prize-giving ceremony in Milan for his victory in the International KZ2 Super Cup, Dorian was also honoured for his other successes at the WSK "Gran Gala" held on the Adria Raceway on Saturday, 18th January 2014.

Indeed, Dorian won two major WSK championships in 2013, the WSK Master Series and the WSK Euro Series in KF, a class where he made a successful debut. Given his impressive record of achievements, a new trophy was created for him, that of "WSK Talent Driver", accompanied by a new helmet that should follow him soon in his new single-seater career.

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Dorian Boccolacci moved to Bahrain for the second and last round of the World KF Championship, holding the 9th place in provisional standings. He knew it would be difficult to mount onto the final podium, but he thought he could at least ensure a good result, or even a victory.

He started strong right away and conquered the pole position in timed qualifying, despite very close times. The qualifying heats went smoothly for the Energy Corse driver and he kept the intermediate standings leadership thanks to a victory and two second places. Then tension rose among all the participants as the final phases approached.

For Dorian, competition took a bad turn on the fourth lap of the pre-final, when he was tackled by an opponent and slipped to 5th place. His situation got even worse in the final race, when he was bumped into on the second lap and dropped down to 16th, and all his hopes vanished. But he did not give up and managed to regain some group up to 7th place, though he could not reach the lead group in a very nervous race.

"It is true, I am disappointed with the result of this meeting" Dorian commented later. "I was really fast, everything went smoothly during the heats, but there were a few things that went wrong during the two races. I have not much to reproach myself with, though I hoped to do better than a 9th place in the World Championship for my last race in karting ..."

Indeed, next season Dorian will turn to single-seaters, to continue a career that promises to be very exciting to follow.

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Nuovamente in pista a Castelletto la settimana dopo il Campionato italiano KZ2, Dorian ha ritrovato la categoria KF al volante del suo Energy/TM abituale per disputare la WSK Final Cup, una delle ultime prove europee della stagione. Per nulla disorientato dal cambiamento di categoria, si è immediatamente adattato al ritmo stabilito dagli avversari di maggior livello per rendersi successivamente conto che in termini di pura performance la gara non sarebbe stata facile.

Autore del 7° tempo nelle prove cronometrate, e dopo i risultati conseguiti durante la stagione si sarebbe tentati di considerarla una prestazione deludente, Dorian è riuscito a cavarsela perfettamente anche se l'aderenza non era ideale nelle manche di qualificazione per rimontare in 2a posizione, conquistando una vittoria. Non ha potuto competere con i suoi avversari su un giro, ma la sua proverbiale combattività ha fatto la differenza all'arrivo.

Anche se la pista domenica in occasione della prefinale era già asciutta, ha lottato nei primi 3. La battaglia si è fatta più dura in una finale molto combattuta. Si è battuto per mantenere la 2a posizione nei primi giri e si è dimostrato il più efficace dei protagonisti alle spalle di un leader molto distaccato. Ha resistito fino alla fine alle pressioni del gruppo di inseguitori ed è persino riuscito a distaccarsi un po' per assicurarsi il 2° posto in vista del traguardo.

"Questa volta non avevo il kart vincente", ha dichiarato Dorian dopo la gara. "Il team ha lavorato molto e sono riuscito ad andare sempre più veloce, ma mancava un po' di potenza per precedere Ilott, molto veloce nelle fasi finali. Sono contento di questo secondo posto perché ho dovuto conquistarlo impegnandomi al massimo: è proprio quello che mi piace della competizione!"

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Dorian, who returned to the Castelletto track the week after the Italian KZ2 Championship, competed in KF behind the wheel of his customary Energy/TM in the WSK Final Cup, one of the last European meetings of the season. Not at all disturbed by this class change, he immediately adapted to the pace set by the best drivers, though he soon realised that the competition was not going to be easy from the viewpoint of "pure" performance.

Dorian set the 7th time in timed qualifying, which one would be tempted to define "disappointing" considering his performances throughout the season, and managed the race at best when grip was not ideal, in the qualifying heats, so much so that he climbed up to 2nd place after taking a win as well. He could not compete on an equal footing as far as lap times were concerned, but his well-known fighting spirit made the difference on arrival.

Though the track was dry on late Sunday morning for the pre-final, he maintained his position by fighting in the top 3. Then, the battle became even tougher in a particularly hard-fought final race. He fought to keep second place during the first laps and proved to be the most effective of the top drivers behind a leader too far to be caught. He resisted attacks from the chasing pack and even gained some ground to secure 2nd place when the finish line was in sight.

«This time I did not have the kart to win» Dorian commented after the race. «The team worked a lot and I could improve my speed a bit, but I did not have enough power to pass Ilott, who is very fast in the final phases. But I am very satisfied with this second place because I conquered it by giving my best: this is what I really like of competition!».

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De nuevo en la pista en Castelletto la semana después del Campeonato italiano KZ2, Dorian volvió a encontrar la categoría KF al volante de su Energy/TM habitual para disputar la WSK Final Cup, una de las últimas pruebas europeas de la temporada. Para nada descolocado por este cambio de categoría, se adaptó inmediatamente al ritmo establecido por adversarios de muy alto nivel aunque se dio cuenta de que desde el punto de vista del rendimiento puro la competición no sería fácil.

Autor del séptimo tiempo en las pruebas cronometradas, y después de los resultados conseguidos a lo largo de la temporada podríamos considerarla una prestación decepcionante, Dorian consiguió defenderse perfectamente aunque la adherencia no era ideal durante las mangas de clasificación y alcanzó al final el segundo lugar, conquistando una victoria. No pudo competir con sus rivales en una vuelta pero su combatividad proverbial hizo la diferencia en la llegada.

Aunque la pista se había secado el domingo al final de la mañana para la prefinal, estuvo luchando entre los primeros 3. La batalla se hizo más dura en una final muy difícil. Luchó para mantener la segunda posición en las primeras vueltas y se mostró más eficaz que los protagonistas detrás de un líder muy alejado. Resistió hasta el final a la presión del grupo de caza e incluso consiguió alejarse un poco para asegurarse el segundo lugar en vista de la llegada.

"Esta vez no tenía un kart que me permitiera ganar", declaró Dorian después de la carrera. "El equipo trabajó mucho y yo pude ir cada vez más rápido, pero faltaba un poco de potencia para preceder a Ilott, muy rápido en las fases finales. Estoy contento con este segundo lugar porque para alcanzarlo tuve que luchar muy duro, y ¡es lo que me gusta de la competición!"

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È stata una buona idea partecipare all'ultima prova del Campionato italiano a Castelletto nella KZ2, ma certi concorrenti non hanno tollerato la velocità del giovane francese tanto da buttarlo fuoripista in gara. Se il risultato è stato penalizzato, l'eccezionale performance di Dorian gli ha dato abbastanza soddisfazioni per non dover rimpiangere il suo week-end.

Fin dal termine delle prove libere, Dorian girava nel gruppo di testa della KZ2, prima di ottenere il 3° tempo a meno di un decimo di secondo dalla pole. Nella prima manche conquista il 4° posto, ma con il giro più veloce in gara, e successivamente conquista la seconda dopo una rimonta dal 6° al 1°. Nel paddock ad alcuni seccava un po' vedere un pilota così giovane riuscire a essere così competitivo già dalla terza gara nella KZ. Apparentemente un altro concorrente, che è alla sua sesta stagione internazionale in 125 con cambio, ha preso molto male questa situazione e non ha esitato a oltrepassare i limiti della correttezza a più riprese.

Per questa ragione Dorian è stato eliminato dalla Gara 1 fin dal primo giro. Sulla griglia di partenza di Gara 2 si è quindi ritrovato ultimo, ma questo pilota indiavolato ha rimontato uno dopo l'altro i suoi avversari e quando nell'ultimo giro stava per attaccare il leader, quest'ultimo lo ha mandato fuoripista. In questa gara per Dorian non c'erano velleità particolari se non quella di migliorare la sua conoscenza della KZ, cosa che ha fatto magistralmente. In Gara 2 ha comunque girato 5 decimi più forte del vincitore... Complimenti!

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Competing in the last round of the Italian Championship in KZ2 at Castelletto was a good idea, but some entrants did not tolerate the young French driver's speed, so much so that they forced him off the track during the race. Though his final result was affected, Dorian's extraordinary performance was satisfactory enough for him not to regret his week-end.

Since the end of free practice, Dorian had been in the lead pack of KZ2, before he set the third fastest time, less than one tenth of a second short of pole position. He took 4th place in the first heat, but with the fastest lap time, and then won the second heat, after moving up from 6th to 1st place. In the paddock, some people were irritated to see such a young driver already so competitive in his third KZ race. Apparently, another competitor, on his 6th international season in the 125 gearbox class, took this situation hard and did not hesitate to cross the limits of fair play on several occasions.

As a consequence, Dorian was eliminated from Race 1 on the very first lap. Therefore, he was last on the start grid in Race 2, but this formidable driver passed his opponents one by one and was about to attack the leader, when the latter sent Dorian off the track again on the last lap. In this race Dorian had no particular ambitions, apart from improving his knowledge of KZ, which he did excellently. In any case, he was 5 tenths of a second faster than the winner over the lap... Well done!

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Participar en la última prueba del Campeonato italiano en Castelletto en la KZ2 fue una buena idea, aunque algunos competidores no toleraron la rapidez del joven francés hasta echarlo de la pista durante la carrera. Si el resultado se vio afectado, el excelente rendimiento de Dorian le dio suficiente satisfacción como para no tener que lamentar su fin de semana.

Desde el final de las pruebas libres Dorian giraba en el grupo a la cabeza de la KZ2, antes de obtener el tercer tiempo a menos de una décima de la pole position. Terminó la primera manga en cuarta posición pero con la vuelta más rápida de la carrera, luego ganó la segunda tras pasar del sexto al primer lugar. En el paddock algunos rechinaron los dientes viendo un piloto tan joven que conseguía ser tan competitivo ya desde su tercera carrera en la KZ. Aparentemente otro competidor, en su sexta temporada internacional en la 125cc con cambio, tomó a mal esta situación y no dudó en superar los límites de la corrección en diferentes momentos.

Es así que Dorian fue eliminado de la carrera 1 desde la primera vuelta. Por ello se encontró en la última posición en la parrilla de salida de la carrera 2, pero este piloto endiablado recuperó uno tras otro a todos sus rivales y cuando en la última vuelta se aprestaba a atacar al líder, éste lo echó fuera de la pista. En esta prueba para Dorian no había ninguna apuesta especial, sólo la de aumentar sus conocimientos en el KZ, lo que realizó magistralmente. En la carrera 2 giró 5 décimas más rápido que el ganador... ¡Enhorabuena!

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Avendo partecipato solo a 3 delle 5 prove del Campionato tedesco (DKM), Dorian è comunque riuscito a conquistare il 4° posto della classifica generale KF1 di questa interessante competizione, l'unico campionato nazionale ad offrire attualmente un ottimo livello. Bisogna dire che in occasione dell'ultimo meeting, disputato in Belgio sul circuito di Genk, Dorian ha assolutamente dominato. Ha vinto quasi tutto, concedendosi un secondo posto solo in Gara 1 disputata sotto la pioggia.

Autore di una straordinaria pole position nelle prove cronometrate, 2,5 decimi più veloce dei suoi avversari, Dorian ha continuato la sua cavalcata vittoriosa nelle manche, sotto un cielo plumbeo e temperature piuttosto basse. Leader della classifica provvisoria, è partito in testa in Gara 1 domenica mattina su una pista molto scivolosa. Per questo non è riuscito a contrastare la rimonta del tedesco Andre Matisic, il futuro campione, il cui set-up si è rivelato più adatto alle mutevoli condizioni di aderenza.

Partito in modo prudente in Gara 2, quando l'asfalto belga era quasi asciutto, Dorian ha rimontato rapidamente verso la prima posizione. È stato John Norris a cercare di strappargli la leadership in vista del traguardo, ma Dorian ha ripreso il controllo in un'ultima staccata riuscendo a vincere la gara con la sua abituale destrezza.

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Though he just competed in 3 out of 5 rounds of the German Championship (DKM), Dorian took the 4th place in the final overall KF1 classification of this interesting event, which is the only national championship that currently offers an excellent level. It must be said that during the last meeting held in Belgium on the circuit of Genk, Dorian dominated the scene. He won almost everything, and only took second place in Race 1, in the rain.

Dorian conquered a fantastic pole in timed qualifying, where he was 2.5 seconds faster than his competitors, then he kept the momentum going in the heats, under a gloomy sky and with pretty cold temperatures. He took leadership in the provisional classification and started in the lead in Race 1, on Sunday morning, on a very slippery track. Unfortunately he could not hold off the German Andre Matisic, the future champion, whose set-up proved to be more suitable to grip conditions.

Dorian made a cautious start in Race 2, when the Belgian track was almost dry, and quickly regained ground, moving towards the first position. It was John Norris who challenged his leadership when the finish line was in sight, but Dorian regained control of the situation thanks to his last sharp braking and won the race with his usual talent.

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Aunque sólo participó en 3 de las 5 pruebas del Campeonato de Alemania (DKM), Dorian consiguió conquistar el 4° lugar de la clasificación general KF1 de esta interesante competición, el único campeonato nacional que actualmente ofrece un muy buen nivel. Hay que destacar que durante la última cita, disputada en Bélgica en el circuito de Genk, Dorian dominó sin duda alguna. Ganó casi todo y sólo se concedió un segundo lugar en la carrera 1 disputada bajo la lluvia.

Autor de una excelente pole position en las pruebas cronometradas, 2,5 décimas más rápido que sus adversarios, Dorian siguió su cabalgada victoriosa en las mangas, bajo un cielo de plomo y temperaturas bastante bajas. Líder en la clasificación provisoria, partió en la cabeza en la carrera 1 el domingo por la mañana en una pista muy resbaladiza. Por ello no pudo oponerse a la recuperación del alemán Andre Matisic, el futuro campeón, cuyo set-up se demostró más adecuado a unas condiciones de adherencia muy cambiantes.

Empezó con mucha prudencia en la carrera 3, cuando el asfalto belga estaba casi seco, y Dorian recuperó rápidamente hacia la primera posición. John Norris intentó arrancarle el liderazgo poco antes de la línea de llegada pero Dorian volvió a tener el control en un último frenado y consiguió ganar la carrera demostrando su habitual destreza.

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Dorian ha mancato per un soffio il podio della Super Coppa Internazionale KF organizzata a Sarno insieme al Campionato mondiale KF Junior. Anche se i piloti partecipanti non erano numerosi, la gara si è rivelata molto combattuta grazie a concorrenti molto conosciuti e a condizioni meteo variabili.

Sesto nelle prove cronometrate a un decimo dalla pole, Dorian ha conquistato due secondi posti nelle manche di qualificazione, disputate con pneumatici da pioggia, ma un contatto in fondo al circuito lo ha ritardato, anche se è riuscito a rimontare undici posizioni concludendo 9°. Nonostante tutto è riuscito conquistare un interessante 3° posto nella classifica provvisoria. Su una pista quasi asciutta, Dorian è riuscito a fare una buona partenza nella prefinale a ridosso del leader prima di dover cedere progressivamente posizioni. Gli mancavano sempre alcuni decimi a giro per poter stare al passo dei leader della corsa.

Il suo kart è stato più veloce in finale, ma ha perso tempo nella bagarre dei primi giri prima di riuscire a dare il massimo e iniziare la sua rimonta nei confronti dei 3 piloti in testa. Quando è finalmente riuscito a girare con dei tempi buoni, il loro vantaggio era già di 3", un gap difficilmente colmabile quando non si può sfruttare la scia. Tuttavia ciò non gli ha impedito di far registrare il 2° miglior tempo in gara e di concludere al 4° posto.

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Dorian nearly missed the podium at the KF International Super Cup podium held at Sarno together with the World KF Junior Championship. Though drivers were not very numerous, the competition was pretty tough, with several well-known drivers and changing weather conditions.

6th in timed qualifying just 0.1 seconds short of the pole position, Dorian took two second places in the qualifying heats, all on rain tyres, but a fender bender at the end of the circuit hampered him, though he managed to regain as many as 11 places and concluded with a 9th place. In spite of this, he took an interesting third place in the intermediate classification. On an almost dry track, Dorian made a good start in the pre-final right behind the leader, but then gradually lost ground. He was constantly a few tenths too slow to be able to follow the pace of the leaders.

His kart was faster in the final race, but he lost time in the pushing and shoving of the first laps before he was able to give his maximum and start his climb up to catch the three leading drivers. When he was finally able to get a few clear laps at a good pace, they already had a 3'' lead, a gap hard to close when one cannot take advantage of drafting. But despite all these difficulties, he set the second fastest time in the race and finished 4th.

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A Dorian le faltó poquísimo para subir al podio de la Super Copa Internacional KF organizada en Sarno junto con el Campeonato mundial KF Junior. Aunque no había muchos pilotos la competición se reveló muy ardua gracias a la presencia de competidores de renombre y a unas condiciones meteorológicas cambiantes.

Sexto en las pruebas cronometradas a una décima de la pole, Dorian conquistó dos segundos lugares en las mangas de clasificación, disputadas con neumáticos de lluvia, pero un contacto en el fondo del circuito lo retrasó y consiguió recuperar 11 lugares para llegar 9°. A pesar de todo alcanzó un interesante tercer lugar en la clasificación provisoria. En una pista casi seca Dorian consiguió tener una buena salida en la prefinal justo después del líder antes de tener que ceder paulatinamente posiciones. Le faltaron algunas décimas en cada vuelta para poder seguir el ritmo de la cabeza.

Su kart recuperó velocidad en la final, aunque perdió tempo en la lucha de las primeras vueltas antes de poder dar el máximo y empezar a recuperar frente a los 3 pilotos de la cabeza. Cuando por fin consiguió girar con buenos tiempos la ventaja de los otros 3 ya era de 3'', una diferencia difícil de recuperar cuando no se puede aprovechar la estela. Pero esto no le impidió realizar el 2° mejor tiempo de la carrera y terminar 4°.

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