Karting Driver
Rafael Gwizdak
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Picobello
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My name is Rafael ‘Picobello’ Gwizdak and I am 14 years old. I was born in Spain, however my family is quite multicultural, my father is Polish and my mother comes from Brazil. For the last 13 years, I have lived in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland where I attend 9th grade.
I speak fluently 4 languages (Polish, Portuguese, German and English) and additionally I study French at school.
My biggest hobby since I can remember is motorization and motorsports. Hence, since I turned 4, I started driving a go-kart during my holidays in Poland. Later, when I turned 8, I started racing in indoor karting competitions.
5 years ago, I tried racing outdoor (sports karting) and now I regularly participate in official races.
Achievements
national level
Season 2019
1st place in Polish Championship (team ranking) and 10th place in Polish championship individually as well as taking part in ROK Cup Poland
Season 2020
Debut in Junior category and participating in multiple races in the series ROK Cup and Rotax
Season 2021
RRotax Max Challenge Switzerland – 3rd place in Franciacorta (IT)
Rotax Max Challenge Austria – 6th place in Rechnitz (AT)
Rotax Max Challenge Switzerland – 5th place in Wohlen (CH)
Rotax Max Challenge Switzerland – 4th place in Vesould (FR)
Rotax Max Challenge Germany – 14th place in Wackersdorf (DE)
Rotax Max Challenge Germany – 31st place in Mülsen (DE) – engine failure! 🙁
Rotax Max Challenge Poland – 10th place in Slomczyn (PL)
Rotax Max Challenge Switzerland – 4th place in Levier (FR)
Int'l level
Season 2020
Euro Trophy Rotax in Wackersdorf, Germany. My international debut – category Rotax Junior Max
ROK CUP Superfinal in Franciacorta, Italy. My international debut – category ROK Junior
Season 2022
Planned: Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy Planned: Rotax Max Challenge Central Eastern Europe (CEE)
indoor karting
Season 2016
Participated in indoor racing series called Schwarzwald Cup (Germany)
Season 2017
5th place in Schwarzwald Cup and 3rd place in Swiss Karting League (Switzerland)
Season 2018
1st place in series called LKM (Leihkartmeisterschaft) and 3rd place in Swiss Karting League
profile
Sport profile
My racing kart: TB Kart
Race series and engine type: Rotax
Mechanic and coach: Lukasz Kiwior (Karting Polish Champion in 2012)
Favorite racing team: Scuderia Ferrari
Favorite track: Franciacorta, Italy
Other sports I practice: basketball, ice hockey
My Training
hard work pays off
Becoming great at any sport takes hard work and dedication. It is without any exceptions that all professional drivers need to practice and become masters of their technique in order to move to the next level. This training can take many forms and can be combined with other sports.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing training helps me with my focus, strength, reflex and flexibility.
Bicycling
Bicycling builds my endurance and strength, and it’s super exciting.
Hockey
Hockey is a fast game that keeps me out of trouble in winter. Speed and controlled falling on to the ice help me to avoid major injuries during karting racing.
what They’re Saying
Sponsors’ Testimonials
Rafael is a very talented kid with true passion for go-karts and racing. It’s been a real pleasure following his progress and successes. It’s so important to help young people cultivate their interests and help them achieve their goals.
P.J. Moskal, sponsor
EPM Data is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Rafael Gwizdak, a very talented and ambitious young kart driver. We are looking forward to following his development in the upcoming years.
Christoph Sommer, sponsor
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