Alonso André González: The Dominican talent shining in international karting
Dominican motorsports has a new rising star. Alonso André González Pérez, just 12 years old, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the runner-up in the IAME Final Games, recently held at the prestigious South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, Italy. This new podium finish comes just two weeks after achieving the same position at the IAME World Final in Viterbo, consolidating his projection on European tracks.
Resilience against extreme conditions
The road to success was not simple. The young pilot had to overcome a weekend marked by heavy rains that transformed the circuit into a highly technical challenge. Despite the adverse weather conditions, González Pérez demonstrated a maturity beyond his years, achieving an outstanding sixth position in the rain-soaked qualifying session. His resilience was evident after a difficult first heat, managing to climb back to third place in the second qualifier.
Sunday was the stage where he finished sealing his performance: he obtained second place in the Fighters Race and third in the Super Chrono, which allowed him to start from the third position in the grand final, where he finally crossed the finish line in second place overall.
This time we could not be physically with Alonso, but our hearts were with him in every practice, every qualifying session, and every lap of the race.
Alonso González’s familyTraining and future vision
Under the tutelage of coach Carlos Abreu and competing for the Haase Racing Team, the young Dominican talent has participated throughout 2026 in highly competitive circuits such as WSK, ACI, and Champions of the Future. This rigorous schedule is part of a comprehensive strategy to reach his long-term goal: reaching Formula 1.
Despite the distance, the connection with his family in the Dominican Republic remains intact. His parents highlight the sacrifice involved in supporting his career since he began at age four, noting that the young man balances his athletic life with his academic responsibilities through a virtual education system.
Upcoming challenges
- Next competition: Champions of the Future Academy.
- Dates: November 13th to 15th.
- Support: The driver has the support of his family, his technical team, CleanerStudio, and the Dominican Automobile Federation, presided over by Adriano Abreu Sued.
With two international runner-up titles in just 15 days, Alonso González Pérez is emerging as one of the great promises of national motorsport, carrying the Dominican flag with pride in every European competition.
