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Rotax Kart
In the early 1980s, our engineers began to adapt our already popular Rotax motorcycle engines to kart racing. Since then, BRP Rotax has emerged as a leading player in the kart engines business offering a safer and more affordable karting experience without compromising on performance or the fun factor. Testament to the popularity of Rotax engines are the many Formula 1 pilots who started their racing careers in the seat of karts with Rotax engines like Max Verstappen, Kimi Raikkonen, Jenson Button, Giorgio Pantano, Anthony Davidson, Esteban Gutierrez and Robert Kubica. Rotax engines have won the most kart racing titles – and still leads the list of overall championship titles.
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Latest from Rotax Kart
27/03/26
Due to recent changes in the international motorsport calendar, following an adjustment of the MotoGP schedule, the date of the RMC Grand Finals has been rescheduled. The RMC Grand Finals 2026 will now take place from November 7–14 in Portimao.
Gunskirchen, Austria, March 27, 2026
While a change like this always comes with challenges, we also see clear advantages in the new timing.
The earlier date provides more daylight for on-track...
25/03/26
BRP-Rotax is pleased to confirm the 2026 events of the E20 E-Kart featuring at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy international championship.
Bringing two adrenalin-packed rounds of electric karting to the second stage of the elite series in Belgium and the Czech Republic also offers the exciting chance to qualify for the RMC Grand Finals...
18/03/26
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...
05/03/26
Following the market introduction of the Rotax E10, BRP-Rotax is bringing electric karting into competitive RMC (Rotax MAX Challenge) racing.
Gunskirchen, Austria, March 05, 2026
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...
17/02/26
BRP-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...
11/02/26
BRP-Rotax unveils its latest milestone in aviation with Aircraft Meets Racetrack. In an unprecedented accomplishment for the Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull athlete and Rotax Ambassador Luke Czepiela became the first pilot to fly this Grand Prix track’s complete racing line from the air, showcasing the capabilities of Rotax powered aviation in a dramatic low-level performance.
Gunskirchen, Austria / Sakhir, Bahrain – February 10, 2026 – In a demonstration of precision
aviation, Luke Czepiela traced the full ideal line of the Bahrain International Circuit at low...
03/02/26
The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy Asia 2026 was successfully contested on Janu-ary 20-25 in Macau, where more than 20 nations were represented throughout Australasia, Eu-rope 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....
15/01/26
The 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,...
14/01/26
BRP-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.
The relocation to Silverstone reflects a strategic decision to deliver the...
09/01/26
Al 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.
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...
12/12/25
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 – RTX and J3 –, bringing economic leverage, a deep passion for motorsport, and a unified network to elevate the Rotax karting business in the U.S. to an even higher level.
Gunskirchen, Austria - Erie, PA, December 11, 2025 – Gunskirchen, Austria
A Unified Vision Driving the Future of Rotax Racing in the U.S.
With KSG on board, Rotax Karting gains a partner...
A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Final concludes in Bahrain 396 drivers, 60 nations, one memorable week.
08/12/25
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 race event, which brought together the crème de la crème of Rotax racers from around the world, was a true showcase of outstanding skill, fierce competition, and a joyful celebration of fellowship in the mesmerizing Kingdom of Bahrain.
Sakhir, Bahrain, December 07, 2025
Held at the state-of-the-art Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) from November 29 to December 06, this year’s Grand Finals...
07/12/25
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.
Sakhir, Bahrain – December 06, 2025
RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #7
Under the intense Bahraini sun, the heat on track was even higher as the Finals began: from the thrilling battles of the...
06/12/25
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 line, one of the best days of the year in all of karting happens tomorrow.
Mini MAX
Pre-Final A – 10 Laps
It was a Great Britain lockout of the front two rows for the start of the Mini MAX Pre-Final A, with Emerson Macandrew-Uren and Lucien Smith in the pole and off...
05/12/25
At 34 years old, from Bordeaux, he has turned his passion into a profession since he’s now running his own team and tuning engines for living but you can spot him on track almost anywhere, driving all kinds of karts throughout the year. A familiar face at the RMCGF since 2011, we met him in Bahrain.
Tell me about you and karting: how did it all start and when.
I started karting at the age of 7, when I got my first kart for Christmas right after my birthday. Back then, there weren't any races...
05/12/25
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 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.
E20 Senior / E20 Master
Heat 2
Jannik Jakobs (Germany) dominated E20 Senior Heat 2 as he rocketed to the lead and never looked back, taking the win by more than five seconds over Akos Madaras (...
04/12/25
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.
Non-Qualifying Practice
E20 Senior
The one and only E20 Senior Non-Qualifying Practice on Wednesday was led by a familiar name as Jannick Jacobs of Team Germany led the way. Building momentum leading...
03/12/25
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 Non-Qualifying Practice for each driver before Qualifying Practice sets the grids for the first wheel-to-wheel action of the week. With no delay, Heat 1 for all classes will round out Wednesday's on-track competition, as drivers look forward to the chance to become a Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals Champion later in the week.
Sakhir, Bahrain – December 02, 2025
All Focus Shifts to Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 Tomorrow
A special highlight today was when the Rotax E10 E-Kart joined the Mini MAX NQ-Practice again,...
02/12/25
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 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.
Sakhir, Bahrain – December 01, 2025
Today the focus shifted to the track as the first Non-Qualifying Practices got underway for all categories. Spirits were high as drivers headed out for...
01/12/25
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.
After the...