33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob Ashcroft (Junior MAX), Sean Butcher (Senior MAX), Manuel Tenschert (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.

Roughly 180 drivers representing 20 nations already entered the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

A sunny and mild Sunday marked the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series, celebrating new round winners and overall champions. Victories on the day went to Oliver Spencer (KR Sport), Shun Sekiguchi (Dan Holland Racing), Sean Butcher (KR Sport), Lenn Nijs (Schepers Racing), and Nicolas Picot (Privateer).

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series. The 1300-meter-long track has 16 corners (10 right-handers, 6 left-handers) and two straights of 170 meters.