The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy has crowned its champions at Steel Ring, Trinec, Czech Republic, as drivers settled for the final points and trophies in a night of relentless racing.
Final Standings
Zdenek Babicek leads the Junior MAX chase clutching 463 points, followed by Rares Pascu (426) and Martin Soltys (415). In Senior MAX, Jeremy Reuvers sits atop the leaderboard with 434 points, trailed by Freddie Lloyd (418) and Gilbert Lewis (403). The DD2 class arms with Jakub Bezel heading the rankings with 474 points, with Leonardo Baccaglini (444) and Patryk Donica (430) in support. DD2 Masters sees Nicolas Picot on 489 points, ahead of Dimo Notarfrancesco (460) and Martin Pasandin (289). Mini MAX, E20 Senior, and E20 Masters titles will also be decided in Trinec, as the Czech Euro Cup crowns its distinct champions.
Ticket Awards
The venue will hand out special tickets to the Portland audience for the 2026 Grand Finals. These include the Mini MAX victor, the top three finishers in Junior MAX and Senior MAX, the DD2 Champion and Vice‑Champion, and the DD2 Masters Champion—all secures a front‑row seat to the next event.
Steel Ring: The Track of the Titans
Steel Ring, a CIK‑FIA homologated circuit inaugurated in 2017, spans 1,234 metres with a width ranging from nine to ten metres. The track features 18 corners—seven left‑handers and ten right‑handers—for a 7‑metre elevation variance, making it one of Central Europe’s foremost karting venues.
Beyond the Lap: Prizes and Tests
Winners of Senior MAX and DD2 earn a complimentary test day in a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, driven by Team Omnia. The same machine used for the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia will provide drivers a taste of genuine road‑car racing, a feature unique to the 2026 season.
Schedule & Live Coverage
Sunday, 13 September opens with a warm‑up at 8:30 AM. Live broadcasting starts at 10:20 AM for the pre‑finals and at 1:45 PM for finals—DD2/DD2 Masters at 1:45 PM, E20 Senior/Masters at 2:15 PM, Mini MAX at 2:45 PM, Junior MAX at 3:15 PM, and Senior MAX at 3:45 PM—all streamed across television and online platforms.
With the last laps completed and the trophies handed, the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy leaves a record of speed and skill that will define the category for the racing year ahead.
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