Baku:The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), known as 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East,' successfully hosted the second round of the 2026/2027 Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC), featuring some of the Kingdom's top karters. The event took place under the lights at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the thrilling races saw victories in various categories, with Sami Albandak winning the Micro MAX class, Abdulaziz Alsarraf taking the top spot in the Mini MAX, Faisal Alnajjar securing the Junior MAX, Demir Abali dominating the Senior MAX, and Rakan Alfayez triumphing in the DD2 MAX category.
The event, organized by BIC and BIKC in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain Karting Commission, was held on BIKC's 1.414-kilometre CIK-FIA track. Competitors showcased strong performances in their Rotax-powered machinery, contributing to an action-packed weekend.
In the Micro MAX category, Sami Albandak set the pace early on and maintained his lead throughout the races, finishing 5.103 seconds ahead of runner-up Henry Toon in the nine-lap final. Abdulaziz Alsarraf claimed victory in the Mini MAX final, edging out competition by 0.685 seconds after nine laps, while Faisal Alnajjar emerged victorious in the Junior MAX class, completing the 15-lap final in 13 minutes 58.037 seconds.
Demir Abali dominated the Senior MAX category, winning every session, including the 15-lap final. Rakan Alfayez secured a hard-fought victory in the DD2 MAX final, completing the race in 13 minutes 20.602 seconds.
The top three competitors in each category received trophies during the podium ceremonies at BIKC. Four winners from the second round repeated their successes from the opening round, demonstrating consistent performance across the competition.
The 2026/2027 BRMC calendar includes eight rounds, concluding in February next year. The next round is scheduled for November 20, with subsequent rounds taking place in December and January, leading up to the championship finale on February 5.