BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14
BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026...

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

Due to recent changes in the international motorsport calendar, following an adjustment of the MotoGP schedule, the date of the RMC Grand Finals has been rescheduled.
Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET
Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Boost your racing experience in the...

Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf
Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro...

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Registrations are now officially open for Round 2 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, set to take place at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf.
RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona
RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in...

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

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The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy officially got underway at the Cremona Circuit, hosting the opening round of the championship. With 227 verified drivers competing across the five Rotax...
Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway
Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET...

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Another day of action on and off the track brought the curtain down on the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at the Cremona Circuit.
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Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals
Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona:...

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

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Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks...

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

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The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy got underway today at the Cremona Circuit, with the opening qualifying sessions and the first heats delivering closely contested action across all categories.
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at...

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona
RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at...

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy officially gets underway this week at the Cremona Circuit. 230 drivers were verified in the opening round of the championship. The event brings together...
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The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

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The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

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E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

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Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona
Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

Strong entry numbers signal major...

Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

With just one week remaining before the start of the season, anticipation is building rapidly for the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener...

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

With 20 days to go until the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, the event continues to gather momentum, with the number of registered drivers now reaching 220 entries ahead of...
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race...

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

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Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener
Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the...

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

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RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau...

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy Asia 2026 was successfully contested on January 20-25 in Macau, where more than 20 nations were represented throughout Australasia, Europe and other...
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy:...

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Registrations are officially open for the first round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona
RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for...

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

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

Winners of the RMC Euro Trophy are determined

Winners of the RMC Euro Trophy are determined Read more

The 2023 season of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is history. Last weekend, the decisions within the top-class racing series were made in Brandon, Great Britain. The championship celebrated its racing premiere on the Paul Fletcher International Circuit and thus presented challenges to a total of almost 160 drivers from all over the world. In exciting races in sometimes very difficult conditions, the new title holders in Europe's highest Rotax championship were finally crowned after the seventh and eighth rounds.

Sunday live streaming coverage: The Grande Finale of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI

Sunday live streaming coverage: The Grande Finale of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI Read more

This coming weekend, the international Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will take the last stop of this year's racing calendar. For this purpose, a premiere awaits the numerous players from all over the world: For the first time, the racing circus will make a guest appearance at the Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England, thus providing completely new challenges in the individual classifications.

SATURDAY LIVESTREAM: The Grande Finale of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI

SATURDAY LIVESTREAM: The Grande Finale of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI Read more

This coming weekend, the international Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will take the last stop of this year's racing calendar. For this purpose, a premiere awaits the numerous players from all over the world: For the first time, the racing circus will make a guest appearance at the Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England, thus providing completely new challenges in the individual classifications.

Results: 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI in the UK

Results: 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at PFI in the UK Read more

This coming weekend, the international Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will take the last stop of this year's racing calendar. For this purpose, a premiere awaits the numerous players from all over the world: For the first time, the racing circus will make a guest appearance at the Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England, thus providing completely new challenges in the individual classifications.

LIVE TIMING: Last round of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England

LIVE TIMING: Last round of the 2023 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England Read more

This coming weekend, the international Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will take the last stop of this year's racing calendar. For this purpose, a premiere awaits the numerous players from all over the world: For the first time, the racing circus will make a guest appearance at the Paul Fletcher International Circuit in England, thus providing completely new challenges in the individual classifications.

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WSK Promotion is the new Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy and Winter Series promoter, starting from 2024 Read more

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Change in the organisation of the RMC Euro Trophy Read more

BRP-Rotax as the owner of the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC), the biggest mono-brand race series in the world, announces the change of the organizer of the RMC Euro Trophy effective from the start of the 2024 season. 

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The new karting track at Gelleråsen Arena has now been inaugurated, where the final of the Prince Carl Philips Racing Pokal will be decided on October 7-8. The official circuit opening took place last Saturday in the middle of the classic Kanonloppet (”the cannon race”).

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its position

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its position Read more

After the enthusiastic Finals, the general positive feeling about the organisation and the quality of the races only served to confirm the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy's privileged position on the international scene. The variable weather did nothing to tarnish the reputation of the event, whose high level of competitiveness won over the participants. Winners Emerson MacAndrew-Ursen (GBR) in Micro Max, Albert Friend (GBR) in Mini Max, Tom Dussol (FRA) in Junior Max, Ethan Jeff-Hall (GBR) in Senior Max, Antoine Barbaroux (FRA) in DD2 Max and Maxime Gravouille (FRA) in DD2 Max Masters were all smiling at the prospect of their forthcoming participation in the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Final in Bahrain.

RMCIT: Heat rankings reset due to the weather

RMCIT: Heat rankings reset due to the weather Read more

The mischievous weather of the Sarthe did not only play positive tricks on the participants of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy. Indeed, the grip of the Circuit International du Mans had its ups and downs with the rainy spells that accompanied the Qualifying Heats from Thursday to Friday. As a result, the hierarchy changed in many categories. The selection will continue on Saturday morning during the Super Heats before the Finals on Saturday afternoon.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2023 at Le Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2023 at Le Mans Read more

Quickly becoming the second most important in the Rotax world after the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, the RMC International Trophy will experience its 5th edition at Le Mans from July 25 to 29, 2023. This extraordinary competition allows drivers to race with their favorite team with the equipment of their choice, provided they use an approved chassis and a Rotax MAX engine. The RMCIT is organized by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax as part of the popular Circuit Le Mans International Karting. The original fairness of the Rotax MAX evo mechanics allows you to experience thrilling races on a magnificent track.

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2023 at Le Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2023 at Le Mans Read more

Quickly becoming the second most important in the Rotax world after the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, the RMC International Trophy will experience its 5th edition at Le Mans from July 25 to 29, 2023. This extraordinary competition allows drivers to race with their favorite team with the equipment of their choice, provided they use an approved chassis and a Rotax MAX engine. The RMCIT is organized by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax as part of the popular Circuit Le Mans International Karting. The original fairness of the Rotax MAX evo mechanics allows you to experience thrilling races on a magnificent track.

Rotax News: The best in the West prepare to take on their USA Rivals at the Canada Final 2023

Rotax News: The best in the West prepare to take on their USA Rivals at the Canada Final 2023 Read more

The Canada Final 2023 is on the horizon and the competition for the title is going to be spectacular! The series takes place in Western Canada over two action-packed weekends at different locations and is also open to international drivers.

Rotax Grand Festival sets new date at Karting Genk

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Mark your calendars for the new date of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival! The highly anticipated event for the youngest Rotax competitors will take place from October 27-29, 2023 and promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend of terrific racing action at Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ in Belgium.

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This weekend, the almost six-week wait for participants in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will finally come to an end. In Mariembourg, Belgium, the Austrian engine manufacturer's top-class racing series will kick off the second half of the season with the third race of the year. More than 150 competitors are registered on the entry list for the event. It’s no doubt that the racing action is expected to be thrilling on the 1,366-meter circuit in view of the progressing championship.

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Saturday livestream: Round 3 of the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium Read more

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Results: Round 3 of the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium

Results: Round 3 of the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium Read more

This weekend, the almost six-week wait for participants in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will finally come to an end. In Mariembourg, Belgium, the Austrian engine manufacturer's top-class racing series will kick off the second half of the season with the third race of the year. More than 150 competitors are registered on the entry list for the event. It’s no doubt that the racing action is expected to be thrilling on the 1,366-meter circuit in view of the progressing championship.

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Live timing & Results: Round 3 of the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium Read more

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Mariembourg opens second half of RMC Euro Trophy season Read more

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Daily Report 2 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Second day on track.
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Daily Report 2 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Second day on track.

Conde, Brazil – Welcome back to the 19th Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals and Day 2 here at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil.

Monday again produced a hot and sunny start to proceedings when all of the drivers and teams arrived for the first day of on track action. Each Rotax MAX class would get three non-qualifying practices where they would be able to break in the engines and start the work on adjusting the set-up of the Chassis to suit this fast and flowing circuit.

The first of these sessions was 15 minutes long mainly for the purpose of breaking in the brand new Rotax MAX engines and almost all of the classes got these in on a dry track with only light showers of rain that didn’t affect the track grip. The high temperatures and often high winds meant that although it rained multiple times, the track would dry out almost in a matter of minutes during the second group of non-qualifying practices. This resulted in no wet tyres being needed until after the lunch break and the first of the Non-Qualifying Group 3 Sessions for Micro and Mini MAX were the only ones that needed to consider using wets. By the time it got to the Juniors, they were all back on Slick tyres although the track took some time to get back up to speed with all of the classes fastest laps of the day being recorded in NQ-Practice 2. All important information for the drivers and their teams with the forecast predicting similar weather for the week ahead.

The drivers were getting to grips with the Paladino International Circuit with most describing it as fast and with high grip levels and a very technical uphill section were you are able to gain or lose a lot of time.

Stay updated by downloading the New App: Rotax Grand Finals for either IOS or Android phones. You can access live timing through the website: https://www.rotax-kart.com/de/Max-Challenge/Grand-Finals/Grand-Finals-2018/Follow-the-Races/LIVE-RESULTS

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The youngest class of the event was topped by Alexander Skjelten of Latvia with a time of 1.00.040 but very close behind was Poland’s Maksymilian Obst who is running the number 1 this week. The final session for these drivers was in the wet so they have been able to experience both conditions already on the first day.

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Daniil Kukuruzov from Ukraine posted the fastest lap time in the Mini Max category with a 56.419 ahead of Augustin Bernier who managed a 57.603 on dry tyres in NQ-Practice 2.

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The Junior class were able to stay on the slick tyres for each of their sessions and it was the UAE’s Lachlan Robinson who posted a 53.416 only slightly ahead of Guilherme Oliveira from Portugal

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The Senior class was also separated by less than a tenth with Bastien Borget (FRA) managing 52.758 and Senna Van Walstijn 52.773.

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The class that produced the largest time difference between the two fastest drivers was the the Master Drivers. New Zealand’s Matthew Hamilton produced a 52.583 in the second practice session and the closest was Robert Pesevski (AUS) with 52.973

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Australia managed to top the time sheets with Ryan Kennedy and a 52.416 but South Africa’s Arnold Neveling again showed how competitive the 2018 RMCGF will be with a 52.438.

The first Final of the RMCGF 2018 also took place today for the ECK FIA-Americas. It was a home win for Brazil’s Roberto Da Silv Sergio ahead of Karim Bock Hussein and Juan Jose Rodriguez Diaz. The Top 3 will be joined by 4th placed Guillermo Gabitto Britez as they all get to compete in the DEKM Rotax Grand Finals this week alongside the Championship drivers.

Mixed conditions and extremely close times between many competitors in all of the classes illustrate what an exciting and competitive week we have to look forward too here at Paladino. Tomorrow the drivers will get three more non-qualifying practices were they can continue to test both the equipment and the track.

Stay tuned for our upcoming daily reports, which bring the intense action of the RMCGF to you! 

The Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) is a professional kart racing series established, owned and organized by BRP and its Rotax kart engine distributors. Approved by and in compliance with CIK / FIA, the RMC is a "one-make-engine" formula: only Rotax kart engines that are checked and sealed (for equal performance) will be used. The success in the competition is mainly up to the skills of the driver.

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