Sten Mihailov, a young kart driver from Estonia, achieved an impressive third-place finish in the Mini U-10 class during the prestigious 37th Trofeo Andrea Margutti, held in Lonato South Garda, Italy, from March 12 to 15. Throughout the weekend, Mihailov demonstrated remarkable speed and consistency, securing the fourth starting position after qualifications and maintaining strong placements in the pre-races, including a second place and two fourth places. His performance culminated in a brilliant third place finish in the finals, as reported by Autosport.ee.

Mihailov expressed his excitement over his podium finish, stating, "I am very happy with the third place! The qualifications went well, placing me fourth. The races were very exciting – I managed to overtake competitors in the last corner of the first pre-race, and the third pre-race was held under heavy rain." This sentiment reflects the competitive spirit and high stakes of karting at such a level, where young drivers face tough conditions and fierce competition on the track.

The support from his team, Aix Racing, and specifically from mechanic Aivar was evident as Mihailov praised them for their contributions to his success. This achievement not only highlights Mihailov's talent as an emerging karting star but also signifies the growing presence of Estonian athletes in international motorsport, which may inspire upcoming talents in the region to pursue their dreams in racing.