De Oliveira Completes Historic Triple Crown with Dominant Wet-Weather Victory at Zwartkops
Motorsport Fanatix™ brand ambassador Alonzo de Oliveira capped off an extraordinary 2025 season in the best way possible, completing a clean sweep at the final round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship at Zwartkops Kart Raceway to claim the regional Bambino title.
Having already secured both the South African National Championship and the African Open title, the Stretto Racing driver made history by becoming the first-ever Bambino competitor to win all three major crowns in a single season.
Arriving at Zwartkops with a comfortable points lead, Alonzo needed only a handful of points to seal the championship. But in typical de Oliveira fashion, settling was never an option. In tricky wet conditions, he once again dominated qualifying before storming to victory in all three heats, completing yet another perfect hat-trick weekend.
The performance not only underlined his consistency and racecraft but also showcased his adaptability in challenging conditions. His season record now stands as one of the most dominant ever seen in South African Bambino competition, with victories at every circuit visited in 2025.
Reflecting on his season, Alonzo shared:
“I can’t believe how amazing this year has been. To win the African Open, the Nationals, and now the Regionals is something really special. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of my journey, my team at Stretto Racing, my family, and all my sponsors. Your belief and support made this possible, and I’m so proud to share this moment with you all.”
With his Bambino career now complete, Alonzo will move up to Micro MAX in 2026, where he’ll look to continue his rapid rise through the Rotax ranks.