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
RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in Bahrain

RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in...

RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in Bahrain

RMC Grand Final Champions Crowned in 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....
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize Giving Ceremony RMC Grand Finals 2025
LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize Giving Ceremony RMC Grand Finals 2025

LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Prize...

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

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

LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max...

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

PREMA Racing announces Montoya for 2026 FIA F2 season

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

WSK Promotion is delighted to announce the opening of registrations for the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup 2026.
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

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...

Daily Report 6 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Fantastic racing in Brazil; who is on pole for the final

Daily Report 6 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Fantastic racing in Brazil; who is on pole for the final Read more

Conde, Brazil – Welcome to the Penultimate day of competition at the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2018. The drivers arrived at the Circuit International Paladino this morning excited but also maybe with a feeling of apprehension as to what Pre-Finals day will hold in store for them and their team. Again, the sun was strong and even early morning when the first karts queued for Warm-Up the temperature was creeping into the 30 degrees.

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Photo impression of the 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil

Photo impression of the 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil Read more

Conde, Brazil – The 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive ‘grande finale’ of the karting season sees 360 Rotax Max drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous event.

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 30 Nov.

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 30 Nov. Read more

Conde, Brazil – The 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive ‘grande finale’ of the karting season sees 360 Rotax Max-drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous event. 

Daily Report 5 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Great heatracing at the Paladino karttrack

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Conde, Brazil  – Welcome to the 19th Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals here at the Circuit International Paladino. It is already day 5 of the Grand Finals here in Brazil and the sun again welcomed the drivers and teams as the gates opened early on Thursday morning. A warm 31 degrees and slightly less cloud that had been present all week filled all with optimism that, like yesterday, today wouldn’t be affected by any rain showers.

Daily Clip 05 - A tour in the paddock! A lot of fun | Grand Finals 2018

Daily Clip 05 - A tour in the paddock! A lot of fun | Grand Finals 2018 Read more

Welcome to the 2018 RMCGF hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive finale of the karting season sees 360 drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous race. The Circuito Internacional Paladino is located in the Northeast of Brazil, a tourist and industrial hotspot, also known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful beaches. Paladino is a popular choice for drivers as the circuit provides both speed and ample passing opportunities.

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 29 Nov.

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 29 Nov. Read more

Conde, Brazil – The 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive ‘grande finale’ of the karting season sees 360 Rotax Max-drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous event. 

Daily Report 4 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: The first competitive day

Daily Report 4 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: The first competitive day Read more

Conde, Brazil – Welcome to the first competitive day of the 19th Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2018. The circuit Internacional Paladino welcomed the drivers and teams to a completely dry track as they arrived on Wednesday. However, the skies told a different story with dark stormy clouds that seemed to promise another day of excitement but also with trepidation as to what strategy they will need to make.

Daily Clip 04 – Alexander Wurz about the participation of his two sons at the Grand Finals 2018

Daily Clip 04 – Alexander Wurz about the participation of his two sons at the Grand Finals 2018 Read more

In this clip Alexander Wurz tells about the participation of his two sons at the Grand Finals 2018.

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 28 Nov

Livestreaming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil 28 Nov Read more

Conde, Brazil – The 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive ‘grande finale’ of the karting season sees 360 Rotax Max-drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous event. 

Daily Clip 03 - Behind the Scenes | Grand Finals 2018

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Welcome to the 2018 RMCGF hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive finale of the karting season sees 360 drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous race. 

Daily Report 3 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Track action is ongoing.

Daily Report 3 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals: Track action is ongoing. Read more

Conde, Brazil  – Welcome to the third day of the 19th Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals here at Circuito International Paladino. Tuesday provided the second day of thrilling on track action with each driver competing in 3 more non-qualifying practices.

Livetiming 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals

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Conde, Brazil – The 2018 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive ‘grande finale’ of the karting season sees 360 Rotax Max drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous event.

Daily Clip 02 - eKart Concept | Grand Finals 2018

Daily Clip 02 - eKart Concept | Grand Finals 2018 Read more

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.

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

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

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.

Daily Clip 01 - MeetingPeople | Grand Finals 2018

Daily Clip 01 - MeetingPeople | Grand Finals 2018 Read more

Welcome to the 2018 RMCGF hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive finale of the karting season sees 360 drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous race. The Circuito Internacional Paladino is located in the Northeast of Brazil, a tourist and industrial hotspot, also known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful beaches. Paladino is a popular choice for drivers as the circuit provides both speed and ample passing opportunities.

Daily Report 1: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals

Daily Report 1: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals Read more

Welcome to the 2018 RMCGF hosted at the International Karting Circuit Paladino of Conde in Paraíba, Brazil. This impressive finale of the karting season sees 360 drivers coming from 55 countries during the 19th edition of this famous race. The Circuito Internacional Paladino is located in the Northeast of Brazil, a tourist and industrial hotspot, also known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful beaches.

Strawberry Racing showing topform with podium sweep at Golden Trophy in Genk

Strawberry Racing showing topform with podium sweep at Golden Trophy in Genk Read more

GENK – A glimpse at the podium after the Golden Trophy races in Genk was enough to confirm that Strawberry Racing remains a force to be reckoned with in Rotax Max. The very successful karting squad from Sheffield scored a one-two-three in the Senior category on Sunday. With Steve Armstrong as the new team manager, things are looking very good for next season.

Opening venues confirmed for 2019 AKC & RPT

Opening venues confirmed for 2019 AKC & RPT Read more

The host venues for the opening events on the 2019 National Karting Calendar have been confirmed. The Rotax Pro Tour will kick off the year at Melbourne’s Todd Road circuit on January 26/27.  It will be the first of six rounds for the National Series. The opening event in the 2019 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship will be hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club in Queensland on February 15-17.

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Maranello Kart triumphant in KZ2 at the 28th Autumn Trophy in Lonato
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Maranello Kart triumphant in KZ2 at the 28th Autumn Trophy in Lonato

Maranello Kart locked out the podium at the closing round of the Autumn Trophy with Christoph Hold taking the win ahead of Massimo Dante and Flavio Sani. Dante secured the Autumn Trophy for the second year in a row.

Maranello Kart claimed another victory in KZ2 at the closing round of the 28th Autumn Trophy in Lonato. The Italian outfit secured another top three finish and a dominant win, this time by a competitive Christoph Hold, who led Massimo Dante and Flavio Sani.

Following the top-three lockout scored one week ago, when Dante clinched the win ahead of Hold and Sani, the 28th Autumn Trophy ended with another triumph for Maranello Kart. This second and closing round welcomed the second victory in a row of the Trophy for Massimo Dante, who ended equal on points with Hold, but had the best discriminant of the qualifying time. Flavio Sani was third in the Trophy. This great success rewarded the quality of the work completed by Maranello Kart’s engineers and drivers and confirms the value of the material produced by the Italian company.

Massimo Dante and Christoph Hold have been very competitive since qualifying, where they posted the second and third quickest time behind Lanzeni. Dante won the Prefinal from Hold. In the Final, Hold has been irresistible in the closing laps when he managed to find his way past Dante and kept the lead until the chequered flag. Flavio Sani had to recover from P13 up to P4 of Prefinal, before ending the Final in third place. Sani tried to sneak P2 from Dante, but after a first attempt positions crystallized with Dante ending second and Sani third. Andrea Ceresoli was also very quick but got involved in an incident at the beginning of the final and closed his effort in P23 due also to a penalty.

Luca Giammattei was 17th in KZ2, Paolo Rocca 19th. Gabrio Bizzozzero claimed a great P7 in Shifter Rok, while the German Nico Jocker was also among the quickest but a 10s time penalty relegated him to P13. In Rok Junior Mattia Simonini and Alexandru Iancu, the latter at the debut in Junior, had to settle for Final B where they respectively ended sixth and eight.     

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