The second and final day of non-qualifying practice at the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals brought changing weather conditions, fresh names at the top of the timesheets and an unexpected turn in the event schedule. Rain made driving conditions increasingly challenging at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, giving the 424 registered competitors across nine categories an opportunity to demonstrate their adaptability before the decisive racing days.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are underway! The Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão has come alive with drivers, teams, families and supporters from around the world, ready for another unforgettable edition of the biggest event on the Rotax Max racing calendar. The incredible atmosphere, with excitement building throughout the paddock as the international Rotax family comes together for a week of world-class karting.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are underway! The Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão has come alive with drivers, teams, families and supporters from around the world, ready for another unforgettable edition of the biggest event on the Rotax Max racing calendar.

For its 26th edition, the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals returns to a venue that drivers particularly enjoy: the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. From 7th to 14th November 2026, the Portimão circuit will host the major end-of-season world event for the fifth time in its history.

The engines are running, the paddock is buzzing, and the action has finally begun! Following an exciting opening weekend, the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals officially kicked off its on-track programme today with the first Non-Qualifying Practice sessions at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.