The entries for Round 1 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will officially open on January 26.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup marked the official start of the European Rotax Karting season at KartCenter Campillos. The CIK/FIA-homologated circuit once again proved to be a true benchmark, with a demanding layout combining long straights, technical sections and a wide racing surface that rewarded precision, consistency and racecraft.

Prefinals and Finals marked the closing day of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup at KartCenter Campillos. After the difficult weather conditions of the previous days, the sun returned, delivering spectacular racing across all categories and allowing the first European Rotax champions of the 2026 season to be crowned.

The Rotax racing season in Europe officially kicks off once again at KartCenter Campillos, as the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup returns to its traditional home for the 2026 edition. Scheduled from January 6 to January 10, the event will see five categories in action: Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters.

The qualifying heats of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup came to a close today at KartCenter Campillos under dramatically changed weather conditions. After yesterday’s stable sunshine, drivers faced wind, cold temperatures and rain, reshuffling the competitive order across all categories.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup continued today at KartCenter Campillos with the completion of the Qualifying Practices and the first Qualifying Heats, providing the first clear competitive indications across all categories.

The Rotax racing season in Europe officially kicks off once again at KartCenter Campillos, as the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup returns to its traditional home for the 2026 edition. Scheduled from January 6 to January 10, the event will see five categories in action: Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters.
 

The Rotax racing season in Europe officially kicks off once again at KartCenter Campillos, as the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup returns to its traditional home for the 2026 edition. Scheduled from January 6 to January 10, the event will see five categories in action: Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup has officially taken shape at KartCenter Campillos, with 135 drivers successfully verified for the opening event of the new season.

The Rotax racing season in Europe officially kicks off once again at KartCenter Campillos, as the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup returns to its traditional home for the 2026 edition. A venue that has become synonymous with the Winter Cup over the years, Campillos will host the first major showdown of the new season.

Creating a thrilling spectacle in the heart of the desert in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) once again delivered world-class motorsport at its finest. The race event, which brought together the crème de la crème of Rotax racers from around the world, was a true showcase of outstanding skill, fierce competition, and a joyful celebration of fellowship in the mesmerizing Kingdom of Bahrain.

What an incredible week it has been here in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the RMC Grand Finals 2025. The atmosphere was absolutely electrifying, filled with anticipation, emotion, and world-class racing. Under the intense Bahraini sun, the heat on track was even higher as the Finals began: from the thrilling battles of the E20 E-Kart classes, to the young talents of Micro MAX and Mini MAX, through the fiercely competitive Junior and Senior MAX categories, all the way to the high-speed action of DD2 and DD2 Masters.

After an unforgettable week of racing, it's time to celebrate the new RMC Grand Finals Champions 2025! The evening begins in the Social Area and around the main podium stage with the Sundowner Party, followed by the exciting MOJO Tyre Changing Contest Finals. The highlight of the night: The official Prize Giving Ceremony, where the best drivers in all 8 categories are honored, and the champions are crowned.

The climax of the RMC Grand Finals 2025 is here! After days of intense racing, it's time for the Finals in all 8 categories. Every race crowns a Champion - and only the strongest performances under pressure will deliver the ultimate reward. Who will rise up to the top and become the RMC Grand Finals Champions 2025?

Qualifying Practice, Heat Races, and Pre-Finals are now in the books, and the only session that remains of any importance is the Finals on Saturday. With RMC Grand National Championship titles on the line, one of the best days of the year in all of karting happens tomorrow.

A special day at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit! The program starts with the traditional Drivers Parade, before all 8 categories line up for the Pre-Finals. This will set the starting grid positions for tomorrow's Finals - every race is crucial for strategy and momentum.

It was a busy day on track at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit as heat races concluded today, setting the grids for Pre-Finals tomorrow. With a delay-free day, more than 25 heat races were run with different drivers from countries around the world battling it out on one of the world’s best karting circuits. The intensity ramps up as we enter Friday as drivers chase the elusive chance to be crowned a 2025 RMC Grand National Champion.
 

This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the crown to be the fastest Rotax-Max driver in their category. Birelart, IPK and Sodikart - three of the world’s leading manufacturers in the karting industry will provide the karts. Each brand is well-renowned for its quality, workmanship and commitment to providing nearly 400 qualified competitors at the RMCGF with the best material and support to win. 

It was Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 on the schedule today at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit as a late start would see the first wheel-to-wheel action of the weekend take place under the lights. However, a major delay due to some post-qualifying penalty reviews put a hamper on the day, and select races will be moved to tomorrow, including A vs B and C vs D heat races in Senior MAX, DD2 Master MAX, and DD2 MAX. Despite the delay and some increased tensions across competitions, the on-track racing proved to be incredible, something that the RMC Grand Finals has been accustomed to seeing.

This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the crown to be the fastest Rotax-Max driver in their category. Birelart, IPK and Sodikart - three of the world’s leading manufacturers in the karting industry will provide the karts. Each brand is well-renowned for its quality, workmanship and commitment to providing nearly 400 qualified competitors at the RMCGF with the best material and support to win. 

This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the crown to be the fastest Rotax-Max driver in their category. Birelart, IPK and Sodikart - three of the world’s leading manufacturers in the karting industry will provide the karts. Each brand is well-renowned for its quality, workmanship and commitment to providing nearly 400 qualified competitors at the RMCGF with the best material and support to win. 

This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the crown to be the fastest Rotax-Max driver in their category. Birelart, IPK and Sodikart - three of the world’s leading manufacturers in the karting industry will provide the karts. Each brand is well-renowned for its quality, workmanship and commitment to providing nearly 400 qualified competitors at the RMCGF with the best material and support to win.

As the track action heated up throughout the day, times dropped as a total of five Non-Qualifying Practice sessions have now concluded for each category. Tomorrow brings a new day, a single Non-Qualifying Practice for each driver before Qualifying Practice sets the grids for the first wheel-to-wheel action of the week. With no delay, Heat 1 for all classes will round out Wednesday's on-track competition, as drivers look forward to the chance to become a Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals Champion later in the week.

After an unforgettable evening yesterday, the 2025 RMC Grand Finals are now in full swing. We officially opened the event with the traditional Welcome Party in the Formula 1 Paddock of the Bahrain International Circuit, where drivers, mechanics, teams, families, and the entire Rotax crew came together to celebrate the start of this exciting week. With live traditional music, great food, and a fantastic atmosphere, it was the perfect way to kick off the Grand Finals.

For its 25th edition, the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals returns to the Bahrain International Circuit Karting, which it has visited twice in the past. The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the premier global Rotax event from 29th November to 6th December 2025.
 

The strategic partnership between Porsche Carrera Cup Italia and Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy continues to grow in synergy and commitment to talent development within motorsport.

BRP-Rotax is pleased to confirm the location and dates for the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy Asia 2026. The RMCIT will be hitting the track in the New Year at the Coloane Kart Circuit in Macau from January 23-25. The champions in five of the Rotax classes will be awarded their RMC Grand Finals 2026 tickets as one of the very first opportunities for competitors to officially qualify for the headline event.

The grand finale of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy unfolded in spectacular fashion at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli. In addition to crowning the 2025 champions, BRP-Rotax and WSK Promotion also unveiled the first draft of the 2026 calendar.

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy wrapped up its season at one of karting’s most revered venues: the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Italy. With Grand Finals tickets on the line and titles to be decided across five categories, the southern Italian circuit delivered a championship finale to remember.

The grand finale of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy unfolded in spectacular fashion at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Italy. Under the southern sun and with a passionate crowd lining the fences, the season reached its climax with five champions being crowned — each after a year of fierce competition, high drama, and standout performances.