The engines are running, the paddock is buzzing, and the action has finally begun! Following an exciting opening weekend, the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals officially kicked off its on-track programme today with the first Non-Qualifying Practice sessions at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.

Saturday at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf was entirely dedicated to the qualifying heats of Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. A total of 21 races were completed across the five categories — Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters — defining the grids for tomorrow’s decisive Prefinals and Finals.

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 categories - Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters - the event confirmed the strong appeal of the series and set the tone for the four-round European season.

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.

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.

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.

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 competitors across all five Rotax categories (Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters) marking the first of four rounds that will define the European season.

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.

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 Saturday of heats at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy has shaped the overall rankings after heats. Leading their respective categories are Emerson Macandrew-Uren (Mini MAX), Bran Vanderveken (Junior MAX), Tino Sidler (Senior MAX), Sem Knopjes (DD2) and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

A Friday full of action and plot twists at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli, host of the final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. On the track located just a few kilometers from Naples, 7 qualifying sessions and 6 heats shaped today’s program.

In increasingly hot weather, the 343 drivers competing in the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy contested 36 Qualifying Heats before tackling the Super Heats on Saturday morning to select the finalists in the six categories who will compete on the afternoon of Saturday 19th July at Le Mans.

After familiarising themselves with the Le Mans International Circuit during Free Practice, the 343 participants in the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy competed with great energy during Qualifying on Thursday morning on a dry track under partly cloudy skies. Ava Lawrence (UAE) in Micro Max, Emerson Macandrew-Uren (GBR) in Mini Max, Eva Morris (GBR) in Junior Max, Simon Périgny (FRA) in Senior Max, Sem Knopjes (NLD) in DD2 Max and Gabriel Zughella (ARG) in DD2 Max Masters took pole positions in this 7th edition.
 

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the first winners of the 2025 season were crowned.

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable day of racing at the Finals of Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Trophies were lifted by Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Cole Denholm (Junior MAX), Lewis Gilbert (Senior MAX), Jakub Bezel (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob Ashcroft (Junior MAX), Sean Butcher (Senior MAX), Manuel Tenschert (DD2), and Nicolas Picot (DD2 Masters).

A sunny and mild Sunday marked the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series, celebrating new round winners and overall champions. Victories on the day went to Oliver Spencer (KR Sport), Shun Sekiguchi (Dan Holland Racing), Sean Butcher (KR Sport), Lenn Nijs (Schepers Racing), and Nicolas Picot (Privateer).

The day started under cool and calm conditions at the Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy, but the track action heated up throughout the day, concluding with three Qualifying Practice sessions. Setting the grids in Micro MAX, Mini MAX, and MAX DD2 Masters, the remaining classes will qualify tomorrow, with wheel-to-wheel action to follow. Of note, Non-Qualifying Practice 6 for Junior MAX Even, Senior MAX Odd and Even, MAX DD2 Odd and Even were cancelled today due to heavy rain, as those classes still have Non-Qualifying Practice 7 tomorrow morning.

The RMC Grand Finals 2024 roared to life today at 09:00 with the Non-Qualifying Practice Sessions for all categories, held at the legendary Circuito Internazionale di Napoli. Under perfect weather conditions, all drivers were seen fine-tuning their skills on the track, setting the stage for an exciting week of racing action.

The first official results from South Garda Karting in Lonato. The Qualifying Practices of the final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy have determined the starting grids for the Qualifying Heats, which are taking place under the night lights.