The battle for the Finals at the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals reached its decisive stage on Friday. A day of unpredictable weather, intense racing and constantly changing track conditions kept drivers and teams on their toes at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. With sunshine giving way to rain showers and a circuit that dried only slowly, the remaining qualifying heats delivered plenty of action as the competitors fought for their places in Saturday's Finals.

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.

On Sunday, Antoine Venant was crowned FIA Karting World Champion in the OK-Junior category at the Italian circuit of La Conca. The 13-year-old delivered a commanding victory in the Final to join the exclusive club of Belgian drivers who have claimed a world title. Yet, in February 2025, his career could have come to an abrupt end…

Competitive action finally got underway at the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals on Thursday. Following Wednesday's complete cancellation due to severe weather, the more than 400 drivers returned to the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve for qualifying and the opening heats.

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.

With all on-track and off-track activities cancelled today due to severe weather conditions, the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are experiencing an unexpected break before the decisive racing action begins. The opening two days of free practice at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve have provided an early indication of the competitive order. From former Grand Finals champions to promising young talents, several drivers have already established themselves among the leading contenders.

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.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are officially 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 racing calendar.

The biggest event in global karting arrives at the iconic World Circuit La Conca this weekend, where 194 young drivers will fight for the FIA World Champion title. The two FIA World Champions crowned this weekend will join a long and illustrious list of karting world champions since 1964.

VRD Racing’s Nikita Bedrin clinched the 2026 GB3 Championship in fine style, by fighting back to victory in the first race of the season finale weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. 

The biggest event in global karting arrives at the iconic World Circuit La Conca this weekend, where 194 young drivers will fight for the FIA World Champion title. The two FIA World Champions crowned this weekend will join a long and illustrious list of karting world champions since 1964.

The biggest event in global karting arrives at the iconic World Circuit La Conca this weekend, where 194 young drivers will fight for the FIA World Champion title. The two FIA World Champions crowned this weekend will join a long and illustrious list of karting world champions since 1964.

The 16-year-old became the first female driver to join the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme back in 2022. Two years later, she was selected as an F1 Academy Discover Your Drive karter for the Champions of the Future Academy Program.

With the 2026 ROK season coming to an end, all eyes are already on 2027, a year that promises to be exciting thanks to new developments and unmissable events for all the ROK fans.

The biggest event in global karting arrives at the iconic World Circuit La Conca this weekend, where 194 young drivers will fight for the FIA World Champion title. The two FIA World Champions crowned this weekend will join a long and illustrious list of karting world champions since 1964.

The biggest event in global karting arrives at the iconic World Circuit La Conca this weekend, where 194 young drivers will fight for the FIA World Champion title, motor sport’s greatest honour. The two FIA World Champions crowned this weekend will join a long and illustrious list of karting world champions since 1964 that includes François Goldstein, Mike Wilson, Nyck de Vries and reigning FIA Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris.

K1 Speed, a global leader in indoor kart racing, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Zayne Burgess, an outstanding young American talent pursuing his dream of reaching Formula 1.

EOS Racing Kart’s flagship model benefits from new solutions that further refine drivability, braking performance and ease of use, which have also been adopted on the TDX S. The Rookie, available in EVM and EVS versions, remains confirmed for the MINI categories.

The flagship model from Redspeed Kart benefits from new solutions that further refine drivability, braking performance and ease of use, which have also been adopted on the TDX S. The Rookie, available in EVM and EVS versions, remains confirmed for the MINI categories.

Twelve victories throughout the season, three of them secured during the final weekend at the Mugello Circuit. That is Luka Sammalisto's remarkable tally in the Italian F4 Championship. The Finn had already mathematically secured the Drivers' title at Misano, while his team, US Racing, had also clinched the Teams' championship. Nevertheless, he arrived at the final round of the season with the same determination, intent on confirming his dominance.

Gillard’s flagship model benefits from new solutions that further refine drivability, braking performance and ease of use, which have also been adopted on the TDX S. The Rookie, available in EVM and EVS versions, remains confirmed for the MINI categories.

The seventh and final round of the Italian F4 Championship got underway at Mugello with the qualifying sessions. David Cosma-Cristofor set the fastest overall time, delivering an outstanding lap around the Tuscan circuit in the cold conditions of the final weekend of October, which made it particularly important to maximise every opportunity.

Kosmic Kart’s flagship model benefits from new solutions that further refine drivability, braking performance and ease of use, which have also been adopted on the TDX S. The Rookie, available in EVM and EVS versions, remains confirmed for the MINI categories. The entire line-up also features a new sticker kit design.

MP Group is proud to announce that BNL, Chrono & UKS, Golden Trophy, GK4 and the Karting Champions League Winter Series are joining forces and merging into a single organisation: Karting Champions League.

CS55 Racing Kart’s flagship model benefits from new solutions that further refine drivability, braking performance and ease of use, which have also been adopted on the TDX S. The Rookie, available in EVM and EVS versions, remains confirmed for the MINI categories.