Friday marked the first full competitive day of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with eight qualifying sessions crowning the pole sitters across the five categories, followed by 12 heats that officially opened the second phase of the weekend ahead of Sunday’s Finals.

After Thursday’s opening chapter of Qualifying Practice and the first Qualifying Heats, Friday brought the second and decisive part of the Qualifying Heats programme, completing the picture ahead of the Superheats.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves on to Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf for Round 2 with over 200 drivers. Representing more than 30 nations, the grid once again confirms the strong international appeal of the championship as it heads to one of Germany’s most established karting venues. All five Rotax categories will be on track - Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters - with the Mini MAX class once again awarding a ticket to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.

After a tough fight in the final, Lukas Pelizzari has secured his first Junior podium. The thirteen-year-old karter from Troisvierges in Luxembourg came home third on Saturday in the IAME X30 Junior class of the GK4 Kart Series. The race weekend was only the second round of his very first season at Junior level.

The German Kart Championship (DKM) kicks off its 2026 season this coming weekend at Arena E in Mülsen. With a new class structure, a highly international field, and a total of 158 drivers, the season opener promises top-level racing. The 1,315-meter circuit is one of the most modern kart tracks in Germany and is known for its long straights, which regularly produce thrilling slipstream battles and numerous overtaking maneuvers.