The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup has officially taken shape at KartCenter Campillos, with 135 drivers successfully verified for the opening event of the new season.

Ahead of the start of the next racing season, their sports division presents the 28 drivers who will take part in the main international competitions in the MINI, OKJ-N, OKJ, OK, and KZ/KZ2 categories.

Al Ain Raceway is proud to officially announce the launch of the RMC MENA Trophy 2026, an exciting new multi-round championship created to elevate karting competition across the Middle East and provide a direct, prestigious pathway to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. Designed to reward performance, consistency, and strategy, the championship will feature three point-scoring events, with the best two results counting toward the final standings, ensuring intense competition throughout.

The MP Group has further strengthened its position in the Northern European karting scene by acquiring Chrono Karting, the leading organiser in Dutch karting with the Dutch 2-stroke (Dutch Rotax Max Challenge) and 4-stroke championships among its portfolio. With the acquisition of Chrono Karting, the MP Group aims to enable Dutch karting talent to make the transition to motor racing in a structured and professionally supervised manner.

Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Franciszek Cegielski will join the team in 2026, making his car racing debut in the GB4 Championship.