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Local Driver Reclaims Kart Lap Record From F1’s Oliver Bearman

It shows that track intimacy can trump professional expertise on a standard rental kart circuit.

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Overview

  • Elton Zevenwacht clocked a 28.95-second lap on Friday night to retake the Varbergs Gokart record from Oliver Bearman
  • Bearman had become the first driver to break the 29-second barrier with a 28.97s time during his summer holiday
  • The Haas rookie admitted using fuel reduction, engine cooling with a leaf blower and slipstream support to shave off precious tenths
  • A lifelong F1 fan with no competitive racing experience, Zevenwacht leveraged his deep knowledge of the local circuit to edge ahead
  • Both competitors have praised the friendly rivalry and left open the possibility of another rematch if Bearman returns