Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner
Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence:...

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

Rotax Karting is excited to announce a new chapter in its U.S. operations with the appointment of KSG as a key business partner. KSG will take over the responsibilities of both existing distributors...
Sem and Maurits Knopjes writing history at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals! Both claimed...
Sem and Maurits Knopjes writing history at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals! Both claimed...

Sem and Maurits Knopjes writing history...

Sem and Maurits Knopjes writing history at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals! Both claimed...

Sem and Maurits Knopjes writing history at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals! Both claimed...

Sem and Maurits Knopjes have both been crowned world champions at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain. Sem clinched the world title in the DD2 category, while his father Maurits...
Birelart, a major player in the success of the World Rotax Grand Finals
Birelart, a major player in the success of the World Rotax Grand Finals

Birelart, a major player in the success...

Birelart, a major player in the success of the World Rotax Grand Finals

Birelart, a major player in the success of the World Rotax Grand Finals

The Birelart factory continues its successful partnership with BRP-Rotax at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, held in the magical setting of the Bahrain circuit. The Italian manufacturer was once...
RMCGF 2025: Sodikart, performance at the heart of the brand experience
RMCGF 2025: Sodikart, performance at the heart of the brand experience

RMCGF 2025: Sodikart, performance at the...

RMCGF 2025: Sodikart, performance at the heart of the brand experience

RMCGF 2025: Sodikart, performance at the heart of the brand experience

The Rotax Max Challenge 2025 Grand Final offered the karting world yet another demonstration of mastery and innovation. Hosted in the unique atmosphere of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the event benefited...
A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals concludes in Bahrain: 396 Drivers, 60 Nations, One memorable...
A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals concludes in Bahrain: 396 Drivers, 60 Nations, One memorable...

A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals...

A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals concludes in Bahrain: 396 Drivers, 60 Nations, One memorable...

A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals concludes in Bahrain: 396 Drivers, 60 Nations, One memorable...

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...
RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in Bahrain
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RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in...

RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in Bahrain

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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....
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize Giving Ceremony RMC Grand Finals 2025
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize Giving Ceremony RMC Grand Finals 2025

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LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize Giving Ceremony RMC Grand Finals 2025

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...
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025 - the Finals
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025 - the Finals

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LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025 - the Finals

LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025 - the Finals

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...
Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s Pre-Finals at the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain
Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s Pre-Finals at the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain

Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s...

Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s Pre-Finals at the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain

Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s Pre-Finals at the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain

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...
Friday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025
Friday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Friday live streaming coverage: Follow...

Friday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Friday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

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...
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today was a busy day on track with all the heat races
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today was a busy day on track with all the heat races

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today...

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today was a busy day on track with all the heat races

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today was a busy day on track with all the heat races

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...
Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025
Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the...

Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

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...
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4: Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 at the Bahrain International...
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4: Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 at the Bahrain International...

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4:...

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4: Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 at the Bahrain International...

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4: Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 at the Bahrain International...

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...
PREMA Racing announces Montoya for 2026 FIA F2 season
PREMA Racing announces Montoya for 2026 FIA F2 season

PREMA Racing announces Montoya for 2026...

PREMA Racing announces Montoya for 2026 FIA F2 season

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PREMA Racing is delighted to announce that Sebastian Montoya will continue to compete with the team in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship. Coming off a positive rookie campaign in the series, the...
Wednesday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025
Wednesday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Wednesday live streaming coverage:...

Wednesday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Wednesday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

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...
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand...

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit

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...
Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025
Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX...

Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025

Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025

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...
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report: All Focus Shifts to Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 of Tomorrow
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report: All Focus Shifts to Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 of Tomorrow

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report: All Focus...

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report: All Focus Shifts to Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 of Tomorrow

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report: All Focus Shifts to Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 of Tomorrow

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...
2026 RMC Winter Cup entries are open
2026 RMC Winter Cup entries are open

2026 RMC Winter Cup entries are open

2026 RMC Winter Cup entries are open

2026 RMC Winter Cup entries are open

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RMC Grand Finals Day #2 - RMC Grand Finals On Track with the first Non-Qualifying Practices

RMC Grand Finals Day #2 - RMC Grand...

RMC Grand Finals Day #2 - RMC Grand Finals On Track with the first Non-Qualifying Practices

RMC Grand Finals Day #2 - RMC Grand Finals On Track with the first Non-Qualifying Practices

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...

Live-timing and results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 2 at Adria International Raceway

Live-timing and results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 2 at Adria International Raceway Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Adria International Raceway for Round 2. Adria Karting Raceway is situated in the Veneto region of Northern Italy along the coastline, just over an hour south from the ancient city of Venice. Built alongside Adria International Raceway, which has hosted TCR Europe and even the DTM, the facility first opened to karting enthusiasts on November 1st, 2014, becoming one of the most modern and technical international kart circuits to date.

The Desert Gear: chassis partners for the RMC Grand Finals 2021 in Bahrain

The Desert Gear: chassis partners for the RMC Grand Finals 2021 in Bahrain Read more

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce the Chassis Partners for the 2021s Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. The worldwide Rotax family will meet for the annual highlight of the karting season at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit from 11th to 18th of December, 2021. 

Date adjusted for the 2021 edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain

Date adjusted for the 2021 edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain Read more

Gunskirchen, Austria, BRP-Rotax announced that the actual still impacting COVID-19 situation, which provoked a later start of the racing season, demands an organizational op-timization of the RMCGF event. This leads to a shift of the announced RMCGF date by one week to December 11th – 18th, 2021.

2021 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off: Weather mix makes for thrilling races at Genk

2021 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off: Weather mix makes for thrilling races at Genk Read more

For its 2021 season opener, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy welcomed a full house from April 9th to 11th at Karting Genk, Belgium. A remarkable field of participants, representing drivers from more than 20 different nations, turned the first of four championship rounds into a truly international battle, which offered three days of exciting action on the 1,360-metre long circuit in Flanders – even if there were some restrictions due to the pandemic situation.

Livestream: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘

Livestream: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘ Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Karting Genk for Round 1 of 2021. ‘The Home of Champions‘ - is world-renowned for its pedigree of former karting champions who have progressed to the top of their class or through the motorsport ranks, together with those who also just love driving on this track. Boasting names that include the likes of Button, Verstappen, Vandoorne, Frijns, D’Ambrosio, Alonso, Schumacher,... and many more, Karting Genk is proud to play host to the very best!

Livetiming: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘

Livetiming: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘ Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Karting Genk for Round 1 of 2021. ‘The Home of Champions‘ - is world-renowned for its pedigree of former karting champions who have progressed to the top of their class or through the motorsport ranks, together with those who also just love driving on this track. Boasting names that include the likes of Button, Verstappen, Vandoorne, Frijns, D’Ambrosio, Alonso, Schumacher,... and many more, Karting Genk is proud to play host to the very best!

Livestream: Round 1 of 2021 SA Rotax Max Challenge Championships at Killarney Cape Town

Livestream: Round 1 of 2021 SA Rotax Max Challenge Championships at Killarney Cape Town Read more

Catch all the actions of the South African Rotax Max Challenge Championships live from Killarney Raceway, Cape Town. Live Streaming Starts at 10 am.

Rotax Max Challenge Grand Festival 2021 Back on Track

Rotax Max Challenge Grand Festival 2021 Back on Track Read more

As announced in late 2019, BRP-Rotax is collaborating with Chrono Karting BV in organizing and promoting the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the 2020 event, unfortunately, had to be cancelled, but for 2021 both companies are excited to host the RMC Grand Festival this summer in Eindhoven from August 20th to 22nd.

BNL returns in style at the Kick-off!

BNL returns in style at the Kick-off! Read more

After 167 days since the last day of the 2020 season, the BNL Karting Series would return to action in its 14th season for the 2021 Kick-Off, which was hosted by Karting Genk: Home of Champions, the 1,360-metre circuit based in Belgium’s Limburg region, just over an hour away from Brussels.

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021 will be in… Bahrain

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021 will be in… Bahrain Read more

We are proud to announce the location of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021: finally, we will go to BAHRAIN! The best 2021 RMC drivers worldwide will compete for the RMCGF title at the exciting Bahrain International Karting Circuit from December 03rd – 11th, 2021.   

Entries for the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Genk is now officially open

Entries for the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Genk is now officially open Read more

Following on from our announcement earlier today, regarding the cancellation of the Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos, the entries are now open for the first round at Karting Genk: Home of Champions.

ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup is officially cancelled

ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup is officially cancelled Read more

It is with great sadness that the forthcoming ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup, due to take place at Circuito Karting Campillos between March 12th and 14th, is now officially cancelled.

Rotax British Kart classes ready for 2021 season

Rotax British Kart classes ready for 2021 season Read more

Motorsport UK, organisers of the British Kart Championships and JAG engineering, the UK distributer for Rotax, have today announced the calendar for 2021. The schedule has been designed to meet preferences indicated from recent surveys among the Rotax drivers and takes into account the current COVID-19 restrictions.

EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA

EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA Read more

There is an incredible amount of excitement and naturally some uncertainty since our announcement to join WOMZA. We feel that some perspective at this point will assist karters, teams, clubs etc to get a clearer picture of what is happening and why.

Breaking news: BRP Rotax announces cancelation of RMC Grand Finals 2020 following the latest Covid-19 pandemic developments

Breaking news: BRP Rotax announces cancelation of RMC Grand Finals 2020 following the latest Covid-19 pandemic developments Read more

The Portuguese Government just announced a hard lockdown for the whole country starting on January 15th, 2021, for the next two weeks minimum, following the rising Covid-19 cases. BRP-Rotax carefully reviewed all facts about the impact of this new situation.

Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting

Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting Read more

It is with great excitement that we announce a new dawn for karting - Karting SA  (sanctioned by World of Motorsport South Africa - WOMZA). For far too long, the Rotax Max Challenge Series has been subjected to unpopular regulations and changes by MSA and its appointees which often are not even involved in karting at all. We are therefore creating a dedicated karting regulating body that listens to karters, clubs, promoters, circuits, etc. when making decisions.

Are you coming to the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup

Are you coming to the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup Read more

Not yet booked your place on the grid for the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos. It takes place between February 19th and 21st in Spain, just three weeks after the Grand Finals at Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve!

Rotax strengthens its distribution network: new partner appointed for the Republic of Ireland

Rotax strengthens its distribution network: new partner appointed for the Republic of Ireland Read more

BRP-Rotax is excited to announce that the company Murray Motorsport has been appointed as the authorized distributor for the Republic of Ireland for Rotax karting products as of January 01, 2021. Up to now the territory of Ireland has been served by the UK distributor JAG, who has established a sales- and service network serving Irish customers over the past years and managed that Rotax MAX categories have been part of the national championship organized by the ASN Motorsport Ireland.

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CRG DOMINANT IN KZ2 AND KZ2 CUP OF DKM AT AMPFING
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CRG DOMINANT IN KZ2 AND KZ2 CUP OF DKM AT AMPFING

Jorrit Pex and Fabian Federer kept their dominant momentum in DKM at Ampfing in KZ2. They claimed the victory in the third round of the German series. Emilien Drenner confirmed his lead in KZ2 Cup taking a double win on Kalì-Kart. 

The circuit of Ampfing (Germany) has staged the third round of the German Championship DKM and the verdict has been quite net as CRG has shown an overwhelming supremacy in KZ2 with the two wins going to Fabian Federer and Jorrit Pex. Emilien Denner also claimed an excellent result in KZ2 Cup on Kalì-Kart.

KZ2. The victory in the first of the two finals in Ampfing in KZ2 went to Fabian Federer on CRG-Tm. Team SRP Racing’s color bearer also secured the pole position and won two heats. Federer won the first final leading CRG Holland’sJorrit Pex, while his brother and team mate Stan Pex was fourth. CRG Holland’s Benjamin Tornqvist-Persson was also among the quickest ending sixth. CRG domination was confirmed in Race2 as the Italian outfit locked off the top 3. This time around Jorrit Pex won the race from Federer to his brother Stan. Tornqvist ended in the top ten in ninth place. Thanks to this result, six time DKM winner Jorrit Pex confirmed to be the leader of the championship at 148 points, but Federer closed in and is currently only one point shy of the lead. Stan Pex rounds off the CRG top 3 in KZ2, as he stands third at 110 points.

KZ2 CUP. CRG’s supremacy extended also to KZ2 Cup as Emilien Dennerled to a fair and square win his Kalì-Kart chassis. Following the third place in qualifying and the pole position after heats, Denner unleashed all his speed in the two finals winning them both. CRG’s result in Race1 was completed by the second place secured by Patrick Kreutz on CRG-Tm run by team RS-Motorsport, and the third by Luka Kamali on CRG-Tm run by TB Racing Team. Thomas Neumann also run a good race ending fifth on CRG-Modena.Marvin Langenbacher of RS-Motorsport closed within the top ten for CRG in P7, leading CRG Holland’s Mark Potman. Denner repeated the victory in Race2 leading Kamali and Kreutz in another all-CRG podium. Langenbacherwas sixth, Potman ninth. Denner incremented his lead on top of the classification reaching 178 points. He is currently followed by Mahler (DR-Kartshop Ampfing) at 119 points. Kamali is fourth at 79, Neumann fifth at 71.

CRG drivers used this race in Ampfing eying the CIK-FIA European Championship to be held next June 17th in OK and OK-Junior. Andrea Rosso had a strong Race2 in OK and closed his effort in P5 after a good comeback from the first final where he had been involved in an incident. Niels Troger of RTG Kartsport was fourth, Kas Haverkort seventh on Zanardi.Troger was seventh in final one, Haverkort 12th. Thompson is currently leading the classification at 154 points, Haverkort is third at 103 and Rossoeighth at 58.

The youngsters of CRG in OK-Junior struggled a bit more. Alfio Andrea Spinaended 19th, Tyler Maxson 22nd, Enzo Trulli 24th, while Enzo Scionti was forced to the retirement instead. Spina repeated the 19th place in race two,Trulli was 21st, Scionti 23rd, Maxson 24th. Xizhang Huang could not take part in the finals due the injuries sustained in the warm-up held on Sunday morning.

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