2024 Season in Review

Nation's Most Decorated Junior Karting Driver

​Deven Lewis Grabko has achieved a season to remember, completing a meteoric rise to prominence. He took Swedish karting by storm in 2024, exceeding all expectations. The ultimate dark horse, bursting onto the scene as one of the youngest drivers on the grid to become the Scandinavian nation’s most decorated junior karting driver by the end of the season.

The numbers speak for themselves. 39 competition entries. 20 top 5 finishes including 12 podiums with 6 race victories. 2 National Titles and the Winner of the 2024 Gothenburg Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious races on the Nordic karting calendar.

The young Swedish American pilot showed consistency and poise, crowned Champion of Sweden’s two most competitive and demanding national series. Grabko claimed the 6 round IAME Series Sweden X30 Junior Championship in dramatic style, delivering under immense pressure by completing a must-win comeback victory in the final round to claim the title in one of the most dramatic conclusions to the competition in recent history.

​​Grabko’s second championship was confirmed as he took the 7 round Junior 125 South Sweden Kart Champions Cup title in style, with a margin of over 30 points to the 2nd place finisher in then end.

In both championships, he achieved more podiums than any other driver, his consistency reinforcing his championship winning qualities and cementing his position as a multiple national title holder. 

​Deven also made his mark internationally, being recognized with nomination to represent his country by the United States Auto Club (USAC), and confirmed for selection to the US National Team to compete at the FIA Motorsport Games by the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS). There he produced a comeback top 20 finish at the Olympics of Motorsport to finish in the top half of the field after a challenging start to the weekend. He also impressed with flashes of extreme pace while making wild card appearances at the FIA Karting European Championships, Champions of the Future Euro Series, and IAME Euro Series, as well as qualifying as Sweden's X30 Junior Champion to participate in the IAME Warrior Final.

​Deven capped off his memorable season with his first taste of formula car racing, when he became only the 3rd international driver ever under the age of 13 to complete the Aquila Formula 1000 Driver Academy International as a 12 year old, paving the way for his graduation to formula racing in the future.

2024 has been a truly incredible year, and an unbelievable adventure both on and off the tarmac. But success on track is not done in isolation. Without the multi-year dedication and support of the amazing team of people and partners around him, none of these achievements would have been possible for the young racing driver.

Massive thanks goes to AD Motorsort, especially Kevin Thor and Alexander Dahlberg himself, proving themselves to be a top class organisation over and over again, more than worthy of the task entrusted to them to develop this young talent, ensuring that Grabko has had all the tools and support he has needed to become the multiple champion he is today.

What is a driver without a mechanic? Nothing. Hugo Holm has been the glue that has held everything together, never putting a foot wrong and forging an unforgettable relationship with Deven that allowed him to be the best version of himself out on track. Thank you, Huge, best in the business!

Not to be forgotten, the Energy Corse factory team, owner Mick Panigada and the multiple champion in his own right, the legend that is Danny Carenini, for their invaluable coaching and support.

Special thanks also goes out to Minardi Management for their expert advice and support. Giovanni and Dorothea’s undying belief and continuous encouragement has been tremendous and the contribution behind the scenes invaluable.
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Last but not least we want to thank our sponsors and partners, without whom this whole traveling circus wouldn’t be possible. 

Brunbergs for their huge faith in Deven year after year, so grateful for your support, absolutely incredible, words can’t describe our appreciation. RacingTime Sweden, with their amazing watches and merchandise, the ultimate friends of Swedish Motorsport, what an honour to be a brand ambassador this year and really looking forward to continuing the relationship.

Big shout out to Chassis Autonomy for the close collaboration, trusting us with sim driver duties for your amazing steer by wire technology, as well as SEVR - Finance Made Possible, it has been a pleasure to work with you all season long. Sparco, for entrusting us as one of their equipment development drivers, it was a privilege working with you this season.

Finally, a massive shout out to you all who follow and support Grabko GP on and off the track, on all our social media channels and YouTube. The community has been amazing and 

So what does 2025 have in store for Deven Lewis Grabko? Discussions are already underway, and news of what comes next for the determined young ace will come in due course. Whatever is on the horizon, we know it is going to be an awesome adventure! Watch this space. 👀

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