The 2025 IAME Euro Series drew to a close with its fourth and final round at Mariembourg, where the weather was forecast for a wet weekend but instead delivered a mix of conditions that kept teams guessing. Rain played its part early, shaking up Friday’s qualifying and the opening heats, while staying away on Saturday and making its return on Sunday with light drizzles and sudden bursts of sunshine that created ever-changing grip levels. The most dramatic twist came in the Junior final, where a shower during the formation lap sparked chaos and forced bold tyre choices. Between the shifting skies and the fierce on-track battles, Mariembourg provided a fittingly unpredictable backdrop for the season finale.
Becu strikes late as Mini delivers a thriller in the final
Qualifying saw George House (XCEL Motorsport) stamp his authority with the fastest lap, but the battle quickly intensified across the heats. Mayson Hibbert (Fusion Motorsport) looked strong with two victories that put him at the top of the classification, while Milan Becu (EGP Racing Team), Daniel Ferguson (BMR) and Mattis Brageot (Spirit-Racing.ch) kept the pressure high. House, after his early dominance, had to fight through mixed results, leaving the stage wide open as the leading contenders traded points and positions across the day.
The superheats reshuffled the order once again, with Austin Newstead (Fusion Motorsport) taking a surprise overall lead ahead of House and Brageot, as Becu held firm in fourth. That set the grid for a gripping final, where Becu timed his attack to perfection, overcoming Newstead to claim victory in style. Brageot secured third after a close fight, with Hibbert just missing the podium in fourth and Ferguson completing the top five.
Allemann inherits victory after chaotic rain-hit Junior final
Qualifying set the stage with Archie Owen (BMR) on pole, edging out Stig De Raedemaeker (Fusion Motorsport) and Dan Allemann (Spirit-Karting.ch) in a tightly matched field, while Jesse Phillips (Fusion Motorsport) and Louis Baziret (Victorylane) ensured Fusion was firmly in the mix. Through the heats, Allemann stood out with a perfect score, Phillips kept the pressure on, and Owen remained a frontrunner. Strong form from De Raedemaeker, Alex Martinez Escrihuela (Axion Racing) and Didier Kreeft (Fusion Motorsport) added to the depth, with surprise movers like Max Yuill (Mick Barrett Racing) and Matteo Melis (TBKart Racing Team SRL) charging into contention.
The final turned into chaos when rain fell on the formation lap, forcing a restart after a red flag. Most switched to wets, but a few bold drivers gambled on slicks. As the track dried quickly, the slick-shod karts came alive — notably Harley Musk (Fusion Motorsport), who stormed through from the back to cross the line third. On track, Owen took the win, but a post-race disqualification for being underweight stripped him of victory. Musk, too, was hit with a five-second penalty for a displaced front fairing, dropping him from the podium. That left Allemann to inherit the victory, ahead of De Raedemaeker and Phillips, with Piñera Rusiñol and Kreeft completing a top five shaped as much by tyre choices as by pure pace.
Vandekerckhove flips the script as Senior pace-setters trade blows all weekend
Qualifying set a fierce tone with Kevin Lantinga (Croc Promotion UK) on provisional pole, closely shadowed by Victor Louis (RSD Karting), Zac Green (Jamie Green Racing) and the rapid Mirco Wouters (EGP Racing Team), while Mattiz Meerschaut (RSD Karting), Ruben Moya Lopez (KB Racing Experience) and Elie Goldstein (TB Kart Racing Team SRL) planted themselves firmly in the lead group. Through the heats, Goldstein set the benchmark with relentless scoring as Moya and Aaron Garcia (MDC Racing) stayed in striking range. Matthias Vandekerckhove (Victory Lane) climbed into the conversation with tidy race craft, Freddie Lloyd (Premium Karting) kept the averages high, and depth runners like Roxanne Lantinga (Croc Promotion) and Luca Leistra (MCK Racing) added real bite to the top ten narrative.
Superheats confirmed the pecking order on paper—Goldstein extending control with Moya and Garcia locked in behind, while Green, Lloyd and Roxanne Lantinga secured prime real estate for the decider. In the final, Vandekerckhove found another gear, slicing forward to take the flag ahead of Goldstein and Lloyd, with Roxanne Lantinga and Garcia next in a flat-out run to the line.
The 2025 curtain has dropped, eyes on what is coming up!
With another season complete, the IAME Euro Series once again highlighted RGMMC’s commitment to delivering world-class race organisation, tightly managed race control, live timing, and broadcast coverage that brought every battle straight to the home screens, bringing to the series the professionalism and reach it deserves.
As the chequered flag fell at Mariembourg, three new champions were officially crowned: George House in Mini, Riley Cranham in Junior, and Aaron Garcia Lopez in Senior — each writing their name into the history of the series after a season of fierce competition. Attention now turns to the IWF 2025, where the best IAME drivers worldwide will face off for the most prestigious single-race title of the year. Meanwhile, anticipation is already building for next season: the 2026 IAME Euro Series calendar has been revealed, with the season set to kick off in Valencia on February 11–14. A new chapter begins soon, but for now, the 2025 Euro Series signs off with memories of another year of spectacular karting at the very highest level.