It's going to be sensational!
We’re on the #roadtoportimao – together with 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from more than 60 countries plus their technicians, teams and supporters, for the ultimate showdown of the season. It is the celebration of the RMC champions and the drivers who qualify from around the world. This will be the biggest Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals to date in the 23-year history of this amazing karting event, which is uniquely LIKE NO OTHER championship in this sport.
It’s the fourth time that the RMCGF returns to Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve (previously 2012, 2015 & 2017) and the fifth occasion since Viana do Castelo 2006 in the north, that Portugal has been the host.
The Portimão Circuit, as it is known, is one of the longest in Europe stretching up to 1.6km and provides ample opportunities for overtaking; which means the racing will always be exciting. It is demanding and ‘getting a tow’ or slipstreaming is crucial to stay on the pace in the race, while technically challenging, smooth and undulating, always with the likelihood of coastal rain showers. The impressive motorsport complex is located near Portimão at Sitio do Escampadinho in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande, which is around 20 minutes from the cities of Portimão and Lagos.
This year’s Grand Finals will definitely continue the long tradition of bringing the huge Rotax family together from the global racing community. The spirit of the RMCGF extends way beyond the track. The get-together parties in the paddock and the atmosphere around the big awnings creates a buzz. And the National Team Contest is back in a new format, so stay tuned to see your favourite team!
The ‘best of the best’ in each of the Rotax classes will ensure the race action will be sensational as ever once the competition gets underway mid-week, following the initial practice sessions. Eight categories are on the program in 2022 – with the introduction of the Rotax Project E20 Junior E-Kart class, boosting the numbers to bring a younger generation of racer closer to the sustainable future.
The three long-term chassis partners from recent RMCGF will continue to support the Rotax classes: BirelART (Rotax Micro MAX & Rotax DD2), IPKarting (Rotax Mini MAX and Rotax DD2 Masters) and Sodikart (Rotax Junior MAX, Rotax Senior MAX, Rotax E20 Junior & Rotax E20 Senior). Their specialist team personnel are available at the event for any advice and material needed by all the competitors.
Livestream coverage begins with the on-location LIVE STUDIO Tuesday afternoon, November 22nd, when the media team checks out what’s in store and what will be happening throughout the week. There is a lot to see and hear about in this jam-packed schedule throughout the RMCGF 2022. Meet the stars of the racing and the teams, check out what’s new from Rotax, go shopping for cool new merchandise, a bit of tech-talk from the experts trackside and catch all the daily highlights. Watch the racing all day or all night long LIVE ONLINE [and later on YouTube] wherever you are. It includes interesting insights, the stats and facts with some special guests dropping by to talk more racing.
Stay updated and connected online the entire week with the @rotaxkarting Social Media channels. Follow all the RMCGF 2022 stories, interviews and videos from around the circuit. The worldwide Rotax network also shares the news and some of the most impressive images from the international media who capture the magic of every moment at this prestigious event. You feel as if you are there!
