Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy
Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the...

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy heads to its second round at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with over 200 drivers entered and another highly competitive weekend in prospect.
Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf
Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the...

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves on to its second round, scheduled at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with over 200 drivers already entered ahead of the event.
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

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

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

Saturday at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy in Cremona Circuit was entirely dedicated to the qualifying heats, which determined the starting grids for tomorrow’s Prefinals.
Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona
Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks...

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

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...
The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!
The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The countdown is over as the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy prepares to launch its new season at the Cremona Circuit, where 256 drivers are currently entered for the opening event scheduled from...
E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition
E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand...

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

Following the market introduction of the Rotax E10, BRP-Rotax is bringing electric karting into competitive RMC (Rotax MAX Challenge) racing. The E10 Mini will now feature as a dedicated category in...
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

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

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new event on the Rotax racing calendar in the Nordic region – the RMC Viking Trophy. Denmark’s Vojens Motorsport Arena is...
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

After the positive response of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup in Campillos earlier in January, attention now turns to the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, where a highly...
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

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...

Leaders confirmed during the RMCIT Heats

Leaders confirmed during the RMCIT Heats Read more

After the 30 Qualifying Heats of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy, most of the polemen confirmed the competitiveness revealed during the Qualifying Practice in race conditions.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

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

The third edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy was able to return to its original site, the international circuit of Le Mans in France, and its favourite period, the middle of summer. Thanks to 3MK Events' recognised expertise in health protection, the RMCIT can count on the presence of 216 drivers from 28 nations and four continents at Le Mans from 27th to 31st July 2021.

Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans Read more

The third edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy was able to return to its original site, the international circuit of Le Mans in France, and its favourite period, the middle of summer. Thanks to 3MK Events' recognised expertise in health protection, the RMCIT can count on the presence of 216 drivers from 28 nations and four continents at Le Mans from 27th to 31st July 2021.

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

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

The third edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy was able to return to its original site, the international circuit of Le Mans in France, and its favourite period, the middle of summer. Thanks to 3MK Events' recognised expertise in health protection, the RMCIT can count on the presence of 216 drivers from 28 nations and four continents at Le Mans from 27th to 31st July 2021.

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy is back in Le Mans

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy is back in Le Mans Read more

The third edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy was able to return to its original site, the international circuit of Le Mans in France, and its favourite period, the middle of summer. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is still present and the recent reinforcement of health controls between countries around the world has restricted the number of participants at the last moment.

First decisions in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy

First decisions in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Read more

From July 16th to 18th, 2021, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy made its debut in the Arena E at Mülsen (GER). For the first time, the European RMC elite visited the 1,315 metre-long circuit in Eastern Germany, where the third and penultimate round of the season heralded the crucial phase of the series. The weather was mixed; after sunshine on Friday, the heats took place in rainy weather before the final day was dry again.

Sunday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen

Sunday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Motorsportarena Mülsen for Round 3. Motorsportarena Mülsen is the latest track that joins the Euro Trophy roster, and will provide a stern test for all those that look to race there. Based just 25 minutes from the iconic Sachsenring in eastern Germany, Mülsen is one of the newest additions to the karting scene, in terms of an international circuit.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Motorsportarena Mülsen for Round 3. Motorsportarena Mülsen is the latest track that joins the Euro Trophy roster, and will provide a stern test for all those that look to race there. Based just 25 minutes from the iconic Sachsenring in eastern Germany, Mülsen is one of the newest additions to the karting scene, in terms of an international circuit.

Live-timing and results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen

Live-timing and results: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 3 at Mülsen Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Motorsportarena Mülsen for Round 3. Motorsportarena Mülsen is the latest track that joins the Euro Trophy roster, and will provide a stern test for all those that look to race there. Based just 25 minutes from the iconic Sachsenring in eastern Germany, Mülsen is one of the newest additions to the karting scene, in terms of an international circuit.

Debut winner at DEKM premiere in Mülsen

Debut winner at DEKM premiere in Mülsen Read more

Last weekend, the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM) broke new ground. For the first time, the drivers from eight nations started at the Arena E in Mülsen. During the races, there were lots of fights for positions – Theo Kekati from the United Arab Emirates and Dutchman  Luca Nieuwenhuizen were the happy winners.

International starting field at DEKM-Kick-Off in Wackersdorf

International starting field at DEKM-Kick-Off in Wackersdorf Read more

At the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM) starts its fourth season next weekend (04.06.-06.06.). 14 drivers from twelve nations will ensure a top-class field. In total, the worldwide unique Electro Kart racing series competes in four events distributed in Germany and Belgium.

Sunday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 2 at Adria International Raceway

Sunday Livestream: 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.

Saturday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 2 at Adria International Raceway

Saturday Livestream: 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.

Live streaming coverage: Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Round 2 at Adria International Raceway

Live streaming coverage: 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.

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!

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Dante and Iancu among the best at the  Italian Championship in Lonato
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Dante and Iancu among the best at the Italian Championship in Lonato

Massimo Dante came fourth in the first final in Lonato after shining in qualifying. The young Alex Iancu ended fifth in Mini after leading the first laps of the first final. Pastacaldi involved in an incident in qualifying.

The fourth round of the Italian Championship took place at South Garda Karting in Lonato and Maranello Kart made it to the track with its drivers in KZ2, 60 Mini and Rok Junior. It has not been an easy weekend, it has rather been quite difficult in fact, despite the competitiveness level shown by Maranello Kart’s drivers being very high.

An incident on Saturday afternoon in one KZ2 heat unfortunately involved Marco Pastacaldi while the Italian was trying to recover some places after qualifying. Pastacaldi rolled over in the heat of the first lap and fractured 6 ribs. Promptly aided, he was transferred to the Hospital of Desenzano, where he has been checked and no other injuries were found. He will obviously be forced to a long stop though. Maranello Kart sends its best wishes for a prompt recovery to Pastacaldi.

Maranello Kart’s KZ2 baton went to the other drivers then. Massimo Dante had a good qualifying and ended Series1 in third place, while he claimed one win and a second place in the heats, but an hiccup in one heat forced him to recover some lost ground in the first final, where he pulled a great P4 nevertheless. Dante had then to retire from Race-2 due to an early contact, and therefore had to give up on improving his position.

The other Maranello Kart’s driver were also quite unlucky, mainly due to some racing contacts: Andrea Ceresoli ended Race-1 in 22nd place, while Christoph Hold was 26th. Both drivers also had to retire early on from Race-2 due to an incident. Luigi Del Vecchio did not manage  to qualify for the Final due to a contact in the second chance race.

Category 60 Mini had 80 drivers at the start. Among these, Alex Iancu came to the fore. The young driver of Maranello Kart has been among the quickest since qualifying, where he claimed overall P2 being only 0.041s shy of the pole position. Iancu kept then his momentum in the heat ending third, losing then P3 for a whisker in the first Final after leading the race early on. Iancu closed his effort in P5, while he was 12th in Race-2. The Romanian driver Luca Paul Viisoreanu  also contested 60 Mini in Lonato with Maranello Kart, but he could not qualify for the Final.

Mattia Simonini competed in Rok Junior for Maranello, but he suffered some racing contacts that spoiled the end result of his two finals. He ended Race-1 in 27th place, while he had to retire early from Race-2.

Maranello Kart will get back on track for the European KZ Championship in Lonato with Christoph Hold.

The complete results of the Italian Championship in Lonato are available at  www.acisport.it/it/CIK/home.

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