Michael Schumacher: Seine geliebte Kartbahn darf bleiben
Die Kartbahn in Kerpen darf bleiben – und rüstet sich für die Zukunft. Zahlreiche Umbaumaßnahmen sollen den Kurs wieder auf WM-Niveau heben.
www.express.deI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute news right now, but here’s what’s generally known about Michael Schumacher’s kartbahn in Kerpen and its status in recent years.
- The Kerpen-Manheim karting facility where Schumacher began his career has a long history and has faced closures and relocations related to local development projects and protective measures for surrounding areas. In the past, there were reports that the site could be affected by nearby coal-mining operations and that the ongoing viability of the track depended on consent and planning decisions, sometimes leading to fears of closure [sources from 2018–2020 discussions]. These reports indicated that no immediate successor site had been secured and that the track’s future depended on broader local planning outcomes.[1][5][6]
- There were brief periods of optimism, including community and fan efforts that suggested the track might be saved or retained, with negotiations involving the Schumacher family and local authorities or sponsors like RWE. However, those developments were contingent on approvals and negotiations, and timelines were often uncertain, with confirmations varying over time.[7][8]
- As of recent years, the site has continued to operate in some form as the Michael Schumacher Kart Center, offering public karting and events, and maintaining an online presence that highlights its activities and facilities. This suggests continuity of the venue, even as larger environmental and industrial factors around the Hambach area can influence planning and operations.[9][10]
If you’d like, I can look up the latest verified articles and provide a concise, up-to-date summary with direct citations. I can also check for any recent changes to opening hours, event calendars, or potential expansions or closures.