News Overview
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Rotax E10 E-Kart
05 Mar 2026
E10 Mini enters RMC racing and Grand Finals competitionFollowing 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 selected Rotax MAX Challenge championships and race events worldwide, where drivers can qualify for the RMC Grand Finals. The E10 category will debut on the international stage this year in Portimão, Portugal.Â
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RMC
16 Feb 2026
FIRST RMC VIKING TROPHY IN 2026 IN DENMARKBRP-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 rekindling the spirit of Scandinavian competition, inviting their neighbouring nations to take up the challenge against an international driver line-up from April 1-5. Prizes will include entry to the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy Europe at Le Mans in July.
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Pro Racing
03 Feb 2026
RMC International Trophy Asia ignites Rotax Racing in MacauThe 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 regions. In its premier appearance, the demanding 1,203-metre Coloane Kart Circuit provided the ideal venue for the high profile championship, resulting in the most competitive edition of the event to date. New winners were crowned in seven categories from as many countries and the first RMC Grand Finals 2026 tickets were awarded. Macau delivered both an historic and memorable week!Â
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Pro Racing
14 Jan 2026
Winter Cup opens the season in styleThe 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup marked the official start of the European Rotax Karting season at KartCenter Campillos. The CIK/FIA-homologated circuit once again proved to be a true benchmark, with a demanding layout combining long straights, technical sections and a wide racing surface that rewarded precision, consistency and racecraft.
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Performance Rental
14 Jan 2026
New Location for Rotax Racing Club International Finals and Team TrophyBRP-Rotax is pleased to announce that the Rotax Racing Club International Finals and the Rotax Racing Club Team Trophy will take place at Silverstone (UK) in 2026. The RRC International Finals are scheduled for 29–30 May 2026, followed by the RRC Team Trophy on 31 May 2026.
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RMC
07 Jan 2026
Launch of the RMC MENA Trophy 2026Al Ain Raceway is proud to officially announce the launch of the RMC MENA Trophy 2026, an exciting new multi-round championship created to elevate karting competition across the Middle East and provide a direct, prestigious pathway to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.Â
Designed to reward performance, consistency, and strategy, the championship will feature three point-scoring events, with the best two results counting toward the final standings, ensuring intense competition throughout. -
RMC Grand Finals
06 Dec 2025
Daily Report No7, Dec 06We crowned the champions!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. Under the intense Bahraini sun, the heat on track was even higher as the Finals began: from the thrilling battles of the E20 E-Kart classes, to the young talents of Micro MAX and Mini MAX, through the fiercely competitive Junior and Senior MAX categories, all the way to the high-speed action of DD2 and DD2 Masters.
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RMC Grand Finals
05 Dec 2025
Daily Report No 6, Dec 05Grids Set for Finals After Friday’s Pre-Finals at the RMC Grand Finals in BahrainQualifying 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 line, one of the best days of the year in all of karting happens tomorrow.
Here is a recap of today’s Pre-Finals!
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RMC Grand Finals
04 Dec 2025
Daily Report No5, Dec 04It 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 run with different drivers from countries around the world battling it out on one of the world’s best karting circuits. The intensity ramps up as we enter Friday as drivers chase the elusive chance to be crowned a 2025 RMC Grand National Champion.
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RMC Grand Finals
02 Dec 2025
Daily Report No 3, Dec 02All Focus Shirts to Qualifying Practice and Heat1 TomorrowAs 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. But also let's have a look back to yesterday's evening action off track.
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RMC Grand Finals
01 Dec 2025
Daily Report No 2, Dec 01After 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 International Circuit, where drivers, mechanics, teams, families, and the entire Rotax crew came together to celebrate the start of this exciting week. With live traditional music, great food, and a fantastic atmosphere, it was the perfect way to kick off the Grand Finals.
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RMC Grand Finals
30 Nov 2025
RMCGF25 Daily Report No1, Nov 30Welcome at the RMC Grand Finals 2025!After two days of sporting checks for the drivers, the RMC Grand Finals 2025 officially kicked-off today with one of the most iconic moments: the unveiling of all 394 brand-new karts lined up in a perfect formation. An impressive display prepared by the Rotax Teams and the Chassis Partners during last night – every kart stood perfectly aligned, showcasing the dedication behind the scenes.
