SARNO SET TO HOST THE 2025 ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE EURO TROPHY FINALE

Located just a short distance from Naples, the 1.547-kilometre track is no stranger to global competition, having hosted the  Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals  multiple times - including the most recent edition in 2024. Now, the Euro Trophy title contenders return to Sarno’s fast, technical and unforgiving layout, with  10 RMC Grand Finals tickets  on the line across five categories.

As always, the grid will be divided into  Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters , with a full weekend of high-stakes racing expected to cap off what has been one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory.

Though it doesn’t count towards the overall championship, Mini MAX will again award a  single-event ticket to the 2025 Grand Finals, making Sarno a high-pressure round for a stacked grid of emerging talent.

So far, the winners of the RMCET Mini MAX rounds have been Alfie Mair (SFR Motorsport)  in Wackersdorf, Emerson Macandrew-Uren (Dan Holland Racing) in Trinec, and Lucien Smith (KR Sport) in Genk - all securing their respective Grand Finals tickets.

At Sarno, the battle intensifies with  Oliver Spencer  rejoining KR Sport after a strong season with SP Motorsport. Spencer was a finalist in the  2024 Grand Finals  held on this track, and his experience could be a crucial advantage. 

He will be joined by several new and returning contenders including Marc Quessada (MKC Motorsport) — racing on home soil with the support of his local team - and prominent names from the Italian karting scene such as Lorenzo Di Pietrantonio (SP Motorsport), Andreas Papageorgiou (CRG) and  Robin Raikkonen  (Kartshop CH).

Jacob Ashcroft (Dan Holland Racing) has been the dominant force in  Junior MAX , having won in Wackersdorf and again in Genk with flawless weekends. The British driver enters the final round at the top of the standings and with momentum firmly on his side.
 

At Genk, Ashcroft held off a charging Kai Clarke (KR Sport) to secure another victory, while Rory Armstrong (Dan Holland Racing) confirmed his rise in form with a strong third-place in the standings.

With three Grand Finals tickets up for grabs in Junior MAX (for the top 3 overall), the pressure will be immense across the entire field. And with Clarke and Armstrong both within striking distance, Sarno is poised to deliver one of the closest finales of the season.

The Senior MAX class, which has seen the highest number of entries all season, is shaping up for a dramatic conclusion. After multiple twists across the first three rounds, it’s  Sean Butcher (KR Sport)  who leads the standings going into Sarno — but only just.
 

His main rival, Macauley Bishop (Dan Holland Racing), is just 20 points adrift and has already taken a victory this season. But it was Omar Ghannoum (KR Sport) who made headlines in Genk, with a breakthrough win that could make him a dark horse for the podium once again.
 

Also in the mix is  Ties van Wijk , who has quietly gathered points and now sits third in the championship. With three Grand Finals tickets  on the table, the final race in Sarno is expected to deliver fireworks.

In  DD2, Jakub Bezel (Kraft Motorsport)  maintains the lead in the standings, thanks to his consistency across all rounds - even if Enzo Bol (SP Motorsport)  stole the show in Genk with a dominant performance. Bol has always been strong at Genk, but the challenge now is to replicate that form in Sarno.
 

Behind Bezel,  Lenn Nijs  and  William Kristensen  remain within reach, especially with two tickets available for the top 2 in the overall standings.
 

In  DD2 Masters, the script has been written by  Nicolas Picot (Privateer) , who remains  unbeaten  after three rounds. Picot leads the championship by 30 points, and with just  one ticket  reserved for the class champion, he’s in pole position to secure it. However, veterans  Xen De Ruwe (RMCGF winner in Sarno last year) and  Maurits Knopjes  are still in the hunt - and will be looking to spoil the party in Sarno.

As per tradition, the weekend will follow the standard RMCET format, beginning with practice and technical checks before competitive sessions start on Friday. The Grand Finals tickets and season titles will all be decided in the Prefinals and Finals on  Sunday. 

- Wednesday, September 3: Free practices starting at 08:45 AM.
- Thursday, September 4: Free practices starting at 08:45 AM.
- Friday, September 5: Free Practices starting at 08:45 AM; from 12:20 AM Qualifying Practices; from 2.40 PM Heats.
- Saturday, September 6: Warm Up starting at 08:45 AM; from 11:20 AM Heats
- Sunday, September 7: from 08:20 AM Warm-up; from 10:00 AM Prefinals, from 1.00 PM Finals.
 

On Sunday, September 7, the Pre-finals and Finals will be broadcasted live on TV through Live Streaming on Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy's Facebook page, RMCET website, Motorsport.com, and YouTube platforms.

For full results, schedules, and live coverage, visit www.rotaxmaxchallenge-eurotrophy.com.
 

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