The first step costs £25
George Russell’s new GR63 Academy begins qualifying at Kart Silverstone from December 6 to 31, 2026. The circuit lists eligibility for children aged eight or nine and 15-minute qualifying sessions at £25 using code KSGR635.
Families should use the academy’s official booking link for a Junior Racer Open Laps session and check the booking conditions. A qualifying session offers a chance to progress, not a guaranteed championship place.
What happens after qualifying
The 80 selected drivers advance to a January 31, 2027 shootout, which carries a separate £75 entry fee per driver. From that group, 25 enter a fully funded eight-round championship running from March to November 2027, with academy kit provided.
The championship’s top five reach a final assessment in December 2027; its exact date remains unconfirmed. The winner receives a funded kart season in 2028. Funding for the championship does not mean the earlier qualifying sessions and January shootout are free.
