Fernando Visuet Cruz delivered a strong recovery drive in the final of the IAME Warriors Final 2026, held at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo last weekend.
The young Mexican driver, part of the WYDA (World Young Drivers Academy) programme and racing for MP Academy Gamoto, finished 16th in the S125 Senior category after starting from 23rd on the grid.The IAME World Finals are a key event for competitors from the brand’s national and international series.
The 2026 edition brought together a total of 361 drivers representing around 50 nationalities, including 32 entrants in S125 Senior.Fernando began the weekend with the 22nd-fastest time in qualifying before experiencing mixed fortunes in the heats. He finished 16th in the first and crossed the line in the same position in the second, before a five-second penalty for contact on the opening lap dropped him to 20th.
In the third heat, a racing incident forced him to retire after eight of the scheduled twelve laps.Fernando finished the fourth heat in 29th place, with two penalties totalling ten seconds costing him one position. He returned to 16th in the fifth heat, ending the qualifying heats in 22nd overall.A 17th-place finish in the Super Heat secured him 23rd on the grid for the final. In the decisive 24-lap race, Visuet finished 16th, gaining seven positions from his starting slot.
There were also encouraging signs in terms of pace: Fernando’s lap times in the final were closer to those of the front-runners, confirming progress he can build on as he works towards greater consistency.For WYDA, the Viterbo weekend adds valuable experience and useful insights to Fernando’s development as he heads into a particularly busy few weeks.
Preparations for the closing stages of the karting season continue at full pace, with testing and races alongside simulator sessions, single-seater testing and the work required for his Formula 4 debut in 2027.
