100cc Racing
This is just a summary of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, now at its 18th edition and still continues to grow. The winners this time were French drivers Iglesias (Micro) and Armand (Mini), Holland’s Van der Helm (Junior) and Britain’s Ward (Senior), Australians Gillis (DD2) and Woolston (DD2 Masters).
RACES REPORT
MICRO MAX
Al Azhari penalised, Iglesias rejoices
After Keanu Al Azhari from the United Arab Emirates let off steam in the free practice, in the official qualifiers it’s Dani Van...
Given the importance of the result, it seems right to focus on him: Alex Irlando, 16 year old driver from Italy, takes the Senior crown after a perfect, careful, impeccable final, one of substance. An ending that capped an equally exciting weekend, which would have been in itself remarkable, even without the final victory.
And if the tone might seem slightly over-emphatic, it can not be otherwise, since Alex is the first Italian driver to achieve this important goal. Alex leaves a mark in the history of the sport for...
This is the fourth time the RMC has landed in Portimao for the highlight event of the season, the Grand Finals. The first time was in December 2012, at its 13th edition. As we wait for the RMCGF 2022 to roar to life we want to look back at the events that have taken place on the Portuguese circuit starting with the one in 2012.
Staggering numbers
A total of 279 participants in the four official categories (Junior, Senior, DD2, DD2 Masters) did battle in Portimao. In addition, to promote the Micro Max category, 34 mini...