One of the most significant regulatory changes of the 2025 racing season is the entry into force of FIA regulation 8877-2022, which makes it mandatory - as of January 1 - to use suits, gloves and shoes homologated to this standard in all competitions included in the CIK-FIA international calendar. This regulation applies, therefore, both to Multi-brand competitions, such as the World and European Championships organized directly by the FIA Karting or those of the WSK circuit, and to some international events of Single-brand championships, such as the IAME X30 Euro Series, for example, or the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series (here is the complete list of events affected). The goal of the new regulations is to ensure higher standards of safety on the track by introducing more rigorous tests on the strength of materials. Thus, for the first time, karting gloves also fall under a specific FIA regulation. To obtain homologation, these must meet a number of requirements: be one-piece, fully cover the hand and partially cover the forearm, as well as have a snug fit at the wrist to prevent them from accidentally slipping off. The cuff must have a minimum length of 80 mm. In addition, the gloves undergo three tests:

• Mechanical abrasion test: the material is subjected to controlled friction at 150 rpm on a rough surface to simulate wear conditions during track use. To pass the test, the glove must endure without puncturing or losing its structural integrity, thus ensuring effective protection in case of accidental contact.
• Heat resistance test: materials must withstand temperatures of 100°C for at least 10 seconds without suffering structural damage or compromising rider safety.
• Seam strength test: seams must withstand a minimum force of 300 N.
   

What FIA 8877-2022 homologated gloves are available on the market? To simplify the search for karters, we analyzed the official list of FIA Karting homologated products and selected four models made by some of the best-known brands in the industry: Alpinestars, OMP, Sparco and Freem. From 79 to 115 euros in price. Some models focus on ultralight materials and technical solutions to optimize driving feel, others offer advanced grip to improve steering wheel control, and some integrate extra features such as touchscreen compatibility. Which one to choose? Find out by reading on!

Editor's Note
Are you looking for karting sportswear but don't need to wear FIA 8877-2022 homologated material? You can find the right solutions for your needs in the articles:

• Must Have | 6 top-of-the-range kart racing gloves
• Must Have | 4 “entry level” overalls (CIK-FIA approved) for going karting
• Must Have | 4 top-of-the-range children's overalls (fia karting approved)
• Must Have | 5 top-of-the-range driver shoes for karting

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