Rotax Grand Finals are GO!

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The drivers have checked in, the karts have been distributed and the track sessions for the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are about to start!

Australia has five drivers competing in Bahrain and the opening practice sessions will commence tonight.

Team Australia’s five drivers (L to R) – Terry Hanly (DD2 Masters), Brent Reading (Senior MAX), Team Captain Harrison Hoey (DD2), Jace Matthews (Senior MAX) and Hamish Campbell (Junior MAX) (pic – Rotax)

To follow the event:

  • scroll to the bottom for photo gallery
  • live streams will commence on YouTube from Wednesday night HERE
  • live timing will be HERE
  • Rotax Racing Australia Facebook HERE
  • Official Rotax Facebook
The Aussie crew in Bahrain (pic – Rotax Racing Australia)

Schedule Summary

(full schedule – download HERE)

  • Monday Dec 1 – Practice
  • Tuesday Dec 2 – Practice
  • Wednesday Dec 3 – Final practice, Qualifying and Heat 1
  • Thursday Dec 4 – Heats 2 and 3
  • Friday Dec 5 – Pre-Finals
  • Saturday Dec 6 – Grand Finals

Official Rotax Report – Sunday, Nov 30


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Welcome 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.

After the Welcome Briefing by the Rotax Team and their Officials on the podium the traditional kart raffle started: Under perfect Bahraini conditions – 26°C, bright sunshine, and a warm desert breeze – drivers from Micro MAX up to DD2 Masters, along with both E20 electric classes, collected their karts and began preparing them for tomorrow’s first on-track action in the non-qualifying practice sessions.

This afternoon delivered another highlight: an exhilarating aerobatic airshow by Red Bull pilot Luke Czepiela, showcasing the Cubcrafters Carbon Cub UL powered by the Rotax 916iS aircraft engine.

The day concluded with the official Drivers presentation on the podium, followed by a walk to the Formula1 Paddock where the Welcome Party is now in full swing.

The RMC Grand Finals are officially underway – and we’ll be back with more tomorrow!


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