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.