Mattia Padoan qualifies for 2026 Rotax Grand Finals

Mattia Padoan, a 14-year-old karting driver from Sacile, has qualified for the 2026 Rotax Grand Finals in Portugal. This marks his second consecutive qualification for the international event.

Padoan secured his spot following the season finale in Franciacorta, where he finished third in the Italian Championship and third in the Northern Zone Championship. Throughout the season, he competed in both the Italian and European Championships. The Rotax Grand Finals are scheduled to take place from November 6 to 15, 2026, at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal.