ALVAR
Alvar, a 16-year-old karting prodigy from Kaarina, began his karting career in 2015 and has since showcased his exceptional skill and speed, competing at the highest international levels.
In the 2024 season, Alvar made his debut in the KZ2 class, earning the silver medal in the Finnish Championship and achieving an impressive 11th place at the World Cup held in Portugal in October.
Currently, Alvar attends the Sports Program at Kerttuli High School in Turku, which supports the balance between elite sports and academics, providing comprehensive backing for his athletic lifestyle.
Alvar has been selected as the only karting driver for the Flying Finn Academy for 2025. The Flying Finn Academy, the junior national team of the Motorsport Federation's coaching system, has been supporting young talented athletes on their way to the world since the 1980s. Several top Finnish drivers have passed through the coaching system, including Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Räikkönen, Esapekka Lappi and Teemu Suninen.
ALVAR SIIMESVAARA
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Name: Alvar Siimesvaara
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Date of birth: 07.08.2008
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Nationality: Finland
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Home town: Kaarina/Piikkiö
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Club: Salon UA
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Team: CRG
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Started karting: racing 2015
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Idol: Kimi Räikkönen
Longterm goals in motorsport?
To get a profession from motorspot.
2024:
- KZ2 category: World Cup 11th
- KZ2 category: Finnish Championship 2nd
2023:
- OK category: Finnish Champion
- KZ2 category: Finnish Championship 5th
2022:
- OK category: Finnish Championship 4th
2021:
- 10 Finnish Championship starts and was 2nd in the series
- 9 international competitions in Europe, which gained competition experience
- Salon UA chose Alvar as the Driver Of The Year
2020:
- OKJ National Series 2.
- first win in the new OKJ class
- The 11th and second best Rookie driver in the SM series
- Rotax Max Challenge Finland, Junior Class 2.
- Best Rookie in the Rotax Junior class
2019:
- Rotax Max Challenge Finland, Mini Max Series Win
- Mini 60 SJM Ranking 5/42
2018:
- Rotax Max Challenge Finland series win with maximum points
- Winning the Rotax Nordic Trophy
- Rotax Nordic Challenge Series 3.
2017:
- Rotax Max Challenge Finland, in the Micro Max series 4.
- The best rookie driver.
- First international competition in the Rotax Nordic competition Kandava / Latvia 3.
SPONSORS
"Despite his young age, Alvar Siimesvaara already has 7 years of karting experience.
As the team manager of Kohtala Sports, I can see that Alvar will fight for his first world championship medal and the Finnish championship in the next two seasons. On the international level, I see the goal for this year as reaching the finals and possibly even scoring points."
Jussi Kohtala,
Kohtala Sports
"Alvar is a young and talented driver who impressed with his rookie season in the OKJ class. Alvar's strength in my eyes is above all his speed and competitive eye, and as the boy grows up, anything is possible. I like Alvar's motivation to practice both on and off the track in a holistic way, which is exactly what motorsport requires - dedication."
Rasmus Markkanen, mechanic
CONTACT
Alvar Siimesvaara +358 44 974 8546
Siimesvaara Sports Ltd.
Marko Siimesvaara +358 500 742 477
Jenni Siimesvaara +358 50 362 4475
