From the medieval city walls of Otranto, Italy, to Valencian orange groves, to Germany's automotive home of Zwickau, and then to one of Sweden's oldest cities, Kristianstad, the Champions of the Future series has ticked off many corners of Europe in 2026. Now, it is set to complete one more.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy closes out its season this week at the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, where 172 verified drivers are set to contest the championship's fourth and final round.

After three days of Free Practice, Timed Qualifying and no fewer than 18 Qualifying Heats, everything at Genk built towards the final day. Six Super Heats set the grids before three Finals brought the event, the 2026 season and the IAME Euro Series’ tenth-anniversary year to a spectacular conclusion.

A four-way title showdown awaits at Hockenheim, which this weekend hosts the eighth and final round of an FIA Formula Regional European Championship season that has seen five different drivers lead the standings.

At 19 years old, Sofia Zanfari has reached a major milestone in her young career. The Moroccan driver is among the 18 rising talents selected for the prestigious 2026 F1 Academy Rookie Test, the all-female championship running alongside Formula 1 Grands Prix. This opportunity rewards her continuous progression and strong single-seater performances since her debut in 2025.