In a shock announcement today at the launch of the 2009 Stars Of Tomorrow series with Lewis Hamilton in attendance, Carolynn Hoy has announced that the series will be directly partnering up with Bernie Ecclestone and F1. Stars of Tomorrow will now be known as Formula Kart Stars and Carolynn had this to say at the launch:

“As from Monday I had meeting with Bernie Ecclestone, and Bernie has decided to adopt the championship which is absolutely fantastic. He has confirmed that with the events that don’t clash with Formula 1, and we don’t clash with very many, he will be sending his film crew down and have it televised as well

We will be linked to the F1 website, and we have some very special prizes that will be given at various awards. That’s very exciting, but it gets better. In the future, in 2010, we will be supporting European Grand Prix’s. The races will happen probably mid-week before the Grand Prix, and they will form part of the build up to the Grand Prix. There will be a race on the Friday, and Saturday night of the Grand Prix (as well) so as you can see there is going to be an awful lot that’s going to be happening.

I do hope you find it as exciting as I do.

It even gets better than that in 2011, probably, we will be supporting the International Grand Prix all around the world.”

We expect more details about the deal in the next few weeks!

Full report including pictures here>>

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