As one might expect, the role of the equipment is paramount in the final result. However, the criterion of the kart's intrinsic performance is far from sufficient to understand what is happening on the track. The situation can change very quickly from one season to the next, or even during the year. In 2022, for example, it appears that certain chassis that were dominant until then can no longer make the difference so easily. On the other hand, identical chassis/engine combinations can behave differently from one team to another. The case of OTK Kart Group with the official Tony Kart Racing Team (with its advantages and constraints linked to the exclusive use of original parts) and the numerous private teams that use the same equipment is typical. The big private teams do an excellent job and sometimes outperform the factory teams, but they can sometimes run into difficulties.

The technical competence of a team and the standard of the equipment are not everything. The human factor remains essential for success, especially among young drivers. The atmosphere, the good relationships, the attention and the development of character are parameters whose importance is sometimes overlooked. Finding one's place in a team is not always easy. It is mainly a question of expectations and needs. We sometimes see drivers leaving one team and blossoming in another without the quality of the equipment and technical skills being a major factor in the new choice.

The performance of each driver depends on many factors, some of which are difficult to quantify. This is why assessing a driver's true talent remains a very complex area in which psychology can intervene.

We have deliberately neglected the financial aspect here to simplify the debate.

Good luck to everyone!

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