Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Showdowns in the Sun: Championship Battles Pick up Midway Momentum in Zuera

Under sunny skies in Zuera, Round 2 delivered high-speed drama, tight battles, and major shakeups across the Mini, Junior, and Senior championship fights.
 

Round 2 of the 2025 IAME Euro Series unfolded at the fast and technical Karting Circuit de Zuera in Spain, where clear skies and mid-20s °C temperatures made for ideal racing conditions. Known for its long straights and sweeping corners, the 1.7 km Zuera layout rewarded precision and good positioning in the slipstream, producing tight battles across all categories. From X30 Mini to X30 Senior, the weekend delivered standout performances, shakeups in the championship standings, and high-stakes drama that kept teams and spectators on edge from start to finish.



 

X30 Senior – Garcia Lopez Sets the Tone but Mackie Converts in Zuera Final

Qualifying Practice in Zuera set an early benchmark for the X30 Senior grid. Patrick Ogrodowczyk (Drake Spain) topped the timesheets, followed closely by Hugo Jalade (Victory Lane Karting), Sem Van der Heijden (Haupt Racing Team), Aaron Garcia Lopez (MDC Racing), and Roxanne Lantinga (Lantinga Racing).
 

Through the Heats and Super Heats, Garcia Lopez established himself as the strongest overall performer to lead the intermediate classification. Harrison Mackie (Fusion Motorsport) stayed close in second, while Otto Pyykönen (Croc Promotion), Lantinga, and Ogrodowczyk completed the top five heading into the Final.

In the Final, Mackie executed a well-measured drive to secure the win after a race-long duel with Garcia Lopez, who had to settle for second by just 0.3 seconds. Pyykönen again showed consistency in third, with Danny Carenini (Zanchi Motorsport) climbing to fourth and Aleix Piñera Rusiñol (Auto Club RC2 Valles) completing the top five.
 

With his victory, Mackie moves into the championship lead, overtaking Carenini, who now trails closely in second. Garcia Lopez’s performance pushes him up the standings and into title contention, setting the stage for a tight second half of the season as the series moves to Wackersdorf.
 

X30 Senior Championship Standings after Round 2
Harrison Mackie – 162 pts
Danny Carenini – 143 pts
Aaron Garcia Lopez – 135 pts
Otto Pyykönen – 127 pts
Roxanne Lantinga – 123 pts



 

X30 Junior – Allemann Strikes Back as Granquist, Cranham and Lines Deliver in Zuera

The X30 Junior weekend in Zuera began with tight margins in Qualifying Practice. Lias Erbersdobler (Haupt Racing Team) set the pace, narrowly ahead of Dan Allemann (Spirit-Karting.ch), Ludwig Granquist (Falcon Racing Team), Freddie Wood (Jamie Green Racing), and Roc Piñera Rusiñol (Auto Club RC2 Valles). These names remained key players through the Heats and Super Heats, with Granquist leading the overall intermediate classification after consistent high finishes. Allemann stayed close behind with strong performances in both Super Heats, followed by Riley Cranham (Fusion Motorsport), who clawed his way to third despite starting ninth in qualifying. Erbersdobler, Bruno Greiling (MDC Racing), and Alex Martinez Escrihuela (Axion Racing) also stayed within striking distance, all finishing the Super Heats phase in the top six.
 

In the Final, Stig De Raedemaeker (Fusion Motorsport) crossed the line first after a commanding drive—but a post-race penalty dropped him from victory, handing the win to Dan Allemann (Spirit-Karting.ch). Riley Cranham (Fusion Motorsport) moved up to second, further solidifying his championship campaign, while Ludwig Granquist (Falcon Racing Team) was promoted to third. Finlay Lines (Maximum Motorsport) impressed once again in fourth, and Max Endacott (BMR) rounded out the top five.
 

In the championship standings, Cranham maintains his lead thanks to back-to-back podiums. Allemann moves into second overall, tightening the fight at the top. With Granquist now entering the mix, the Junior category is shaping up for a thrilling second half of the season.
 

X30 Junior Championship Standings after Round 2
Riley Cranham – 177 pts
Dan Allemann – 168 pts
Louis Baziret – 130 pts
Jesse Phillips – 122 pts
Ludwig Granquist – 118 pts



 

X30 Mini – House Controls the Final as Becu and Coby Keep Pressure On

In Round 2, Charles Ural (PB Kart) topped Qualifying Practice, ahead of Mason Brooks (XCEL Motorsport), Charles Clough (XCEL Motorsport), Nahyl Nagy El Gahoudi (MDC Racing), and George Clarke (Fusion Motorsport). Through the Qualifying Heats and Super Heats, George House (XCEL Motorsport)  emerged as the most consistent, followed closely by El Gahoudi, Williams (Fusion Motorsport), Brooks and Austin Newstead (Fusion Motorsport), all securing strong grid positions for the final.
 

The Final saw George House dominate from start to finish, holding off a late push from Becu to claim victory. Coby secured third after a steady run, followed by Williams and Pattison. Clough, despite an early pace, dropped back after a tough race. The top five ran clean, with no penalties affecting their standings.
 

In the championship, House’s flawless weekend vaulted him way ahead into the overall lead. Williams remains his closest rival, while Coby and Becu close in just behind. With two rounds down, the title fight is taking shape—and House is setting the pace.
 

X30 Mini Championship Standings after Round 2
George House – 200 pts
Harry Williams – 105 pts
Christian Coby – 93 pts
Milan Becu – 92 pts
Colbe Pattison – 76 pts

 

RGMMC Raises the Bar as the Series Heads to Wackersdorf

Once again, RGMMC delivered a seamless and high-quality event, combining professional organisation with an electric paddock atmosphere and world-class live broadcasting. From the racing action to the off-track experience, Zuera proved a highlight on the calendar. With momentum building and the title races tightening, all eyes now turn to Wackersdorf for Round 3, where the stakes will only get higher.
 

The series now heads to Round 3 at ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf, a tight and technical circuit known for its complex layout and relentless intensity. Precision and race craft will be key as the title battles heat up heading into the second half of the season.
 

Registration for Round 3 is open! Register now: www.iameeuroseries.com

 

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