Ferrari wonderkid disqualified by FIA after physical violence

A dramatic incident between two drivers at the FIA Karting World Championship in Italy ended with both being disqualified, including Ferrari junior Noah Balgin.

The fallout from the explosive incident helped clear the way for 14-year-old Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorn to claim the OK world title.

Hoogendoorn delivered when it mattered most, winning the final race at La Conca to secure the championship for Parolin Motorsport and the Williams F1 junior programme.

Hoogendoorn and Bruno Blanco had arrived at the season finale level on 144 points, but Blanco's hopes unravelled after a series of incidents left him outside the top 20.

Starting from pole, Hoogendoorn took full advantage, beating Henry Domain to victory by just over six-tenths of a second.

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Ferrari junior disqualified after Karting World Championship clash

Ferrari youngster Balgin had also gone into the weekend with a chance of winning the title, but his campaign came to an abrupt end following a confrontation with Giacomo Giusto during a heat race.

The stewards disqualified both drivers after an incident that involved inappropriate language and physical aggression from Balgin.

Giusto had initially collided with the Ferrari junior near the pit-lane entrance, before the disagreement continued at the FIA weigh-in area.

Both were subsequently ruled out of the season finale.

Balgin had been hoping to secure a second consecutive karting world championship, but instead saw his title hopes disappear.

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