Career — From NSK champion in France to an F4 breakthrough in Spain
Louis Kochet’s career is compelling because he is one of the most promising French success stories to emerge from modern youth motorsport. Born and raised in Normandy—the same region that produced Formula 1 champion Pierre Gasly—Louis built his foundations through a structured and fiercely competitive karting pathway before moving into single-seaters.
From domestic success in France to consistent performances on the international stage, Louis Kochet’s trajectory reflects steady progression, strong resilience, and the technical maturity required to compete at the very top of youth racing.
From Cadet NSK Champion to World Champion in the OK class
As early as 2022, he reached a defining milestone: winning the NSK Cadet class title, further confirming that he is among the leading young talents in French karting. With his success in France, Louis entered the international arena in the OK-Junior category, competing for two full consecutive seasons alongside drivers backed by manufacturer teams.
His step up to OK Senior in 2025 marked a key turning point. At an Euronational event in Viterbo (Viterbo), he delivered a strong fourth-place finish in one of the season’s most competitive driver line-ups. At the World Championship, throughout most of the weekend he stayed in the top ten, demonstrating a clear race rhythm against the very best drivers on the planet.
His first single-seater outing with MP Motorsport
In 2026, Louis Kochet’s career enters a new crucial phase: he will sign his first single-seater contract with MP Motorsport—Spanish F4. Widely recognized as one of Europe’s best F4 series, the team’s structured environment will provide a professional framework to accelerate his development: turning his karting performances into consistent results in single-seater racing.
2022
NSK CADET Champion
P04
Viterbo Arrival
2026
Spanish F4 Debut
MP
Current team
Louis Kochet and the The Grid team
Louis Kochet joined The Grid Agency in 2025. His career development benefits from a long-term plan built on his karting experience, accelerating his rise through the European single-seater ranks.