{"id":177257,"date":"2026-11-08T16:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T20:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/alonso-gonzalez-achieves-second-world-karting-runner-up-title-in-italy-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T20:04:10","slug":"alonso-gonzalez-achieves-second-world-karting-runner-up-title-in-italy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/national\/alonso-gonzalez-achieves-second-world-karting-runner-up-title-in-italy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alonso Gonz\u00e1lez achieves second world karting runner-up title in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alonso Andr\u00e9 Gonz\u00e1lez P\u00e9rez shines in Italy: A rising Dominican talent<\/h2>\n\n<p>Dominican motorsports has a new figure with great international potential. This is Alonso Andr\u00e9 Gonz\u00e1lez P\u00e9rez, who at 12 years old has achieved an impressive milestone by winning the runner-up title at the IAME Final Games, held this past Sunday at the prestigious South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, Italy.<\/p>\n\n<p>This achievement marks a milestone in his career, being his second runner-up finish in just two weeks. Recently, the young driver also took second place at the IAME World Final in Viterbo, Italy, competing against the best exponents of his category globally.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mastery under extreme conditions<\/h2>\n\n<p>Gonz\u00e1lez P\u00e9rez&#8217;s performance stands out for his adaptability. The event was marked by heavy rains that complicated the Italian track. Despite the challenges, Alonso demonstrated a maturity beyond his years:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Qualified in sixth position in the rain.<\/li><li>Managed to recover in the qualifying heats after a difficult start.<\/li><li>Achieved a second place in the Fighters Race and a third in the Super Chrono.<\/li><li>Secured the third starting position for the final, where he finally crossed the finish line in second place.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional training and support<\/h2>\n\n<p>Alonso is part of the Haase Racing Team, a high-level squad led by the legendary former world karting champion, J\u00f8rn Haase. His technical and competitive training is under the constant supervision of his coach, Carlos Abreu, who has been a key figure in his development throughout the 2026 season, participating in demanding circuits such as WSK, ACI, and Champions of the Future.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>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.<\/p><cite>Alonso Gonz\u00e1lez&#8217;s parents<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<p>The young pilot experienced an emotional moment celebrating his 12th birthday far from his parents and sisters, but focused on his dream of reaching Formula 1. His family, from the Dominican Republic, highlights the enormous sacrifice that this path entails, which began when Alonso was just four years old.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The road continues: Upcoming challenges<\/h2>\n\n<p>Alonso&#8217;s schedule does not stop. From November 13th to 15th, the Dominican driver will participate in the Champions of the Future Academy. His academic preparation continues thanks to a virtual program, allowing him to balance his studies with his intense sports career.<\/p>\n\n<p>This project is supported by his family, the Haase Racing Team, CleanerStudio, and the Dominican Automobile Federation, presided over by Adriano Abreu Sued, all of whom are betting on the talent of this young prospect who seeks to place the Dominican flag at the pinnacle of world motorsport.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alonso Andr\u00e9 Gonz\u00e1lez P\u00e9rez shines in Italy: A rising Dominican talent Dominican motorsports has a new figure with great international potential. 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