# 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-rotax-max-challenge-grand-finals
> Updated: 2026-10-29T08:00:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals are scheduled to take place from November 7 to 14 at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. The event will host top young kart racers from around the world.

Preparations for the competition include individual driver achievements. Mattia Padoan, a 14-year-old driver from Italy, secured his second consecutive qualification following his performance in the Italian and Northern Zone Championships. From the United States, 10-year-old Alessio Tosti will compete for Team USA after winning the Micro MAX Final at the Rotax MAX Challenge America’s Trophy Final in Indiana. In the regional Portuguese circuit, 8-year-old Gonçalo Pinto finished as the runner-up in the Micro Academy category.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals to be held in Portimão, Portugal

The Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals will be held in Portimão, Portugal, this November, featuring elite international youth kart racers including Team USA representative Alessio Tosti.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rotax-max-challenge-grand-finals-to-be-held-in-portimo-portugal

### 2026-10-15: Mattia Padoan qualifies for 2026 Rotax Grand Finals

14-year-old Mattia Padoan has qualified for the 2026 Rotax Grand Finals in Portugal for the second consecutive year after a strong performance in the Italian Championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mattia-padoan-qualifies-for-2026-rotax-grand-finals

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