As part of the agreement Eurosport will broadcast live coverage of at least five karting events, including the final of the Karting World Championship in Angerville, France on 1 October 2006.

Commenting on the deal FIA president Max Mosley said: "The conclusion of this contract demonstrates the growing appeal and interest in international karting.”

The contract was finalised in a deal between Eurosport subsidiary SRW Events, the FIA and the CIK, karting’s world governing body. It brings to a successful conclusion the tendering process for the commercial rights to the championships, which was launched in 2005.

SRW Events president Jacques Béhar was delighted to have secured the rights. He said: "Karting is an indispensable step on the ladder of international motor sport and we are proud to collaborate with and support the FIA and the CIK in promoting these championships."

Luigi Macaluso, president of the CIK-FIA International Karting Commission, added: "I am delighted that international karting, with its high level of excitement and competition, is getting the quality media coverage it deserves."

As well as the Karting World Championship, Eurosport will atelevise live coverage of the CIK-FIA Super-ICC World Cup and the CIK-FIA European Formula A, Super-ICC and ICC championships.