Sakhir:Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is gearing up for the second round of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC) this Friday, October 23, at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC). This event is part of the BIC's 2026/2027 season, continuing its reputation as 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East.'
According to Bahrain News Agency, the BRMC is recognized as the Kingdom's premier national karting championship, attracting top karters of various ages and nationalities. The competition will unfold at BIKC's world-class 1.414-kilometre CIK-FIA track under advanced floodlights, featuring five categories Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, and DD2 MAX.
The event, organized in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain Karting Commission, will commence at 3.20pm with free practices, followed by qualifying practices at 4.10pm. The heats will begin at 5.15pm, leading to the pre-finals at 7.05pm, and concluding with the finals at 9.25pm. Podium ceremonies are scheduled to take place 30 minutes after the last session.
A large field of competitors from the previous weekend's opening event are returning for more action. Notable participants include Sami Albandak and Henry Toon in Micro MAX, Abdulaziz Alsarraf and Enzo Younes in Mini MAX, and Demir Abali and Vansh Benani in the Senior MAX category, among others. The DD2 MAX fleet will feature Rakan Alfayez, Mohammed Alhasan, and Leopold Juch.
The BRMC season comprises eight rounds, with the third round set for November 20. Rounds four and five will occur on December 4 and 11, while rounds six and seven are scheduled for January 8 and 16, 2027, culminating in the finale on February 5.
Spectators are welcome to attend the event free of charge, with more information available through the Bahrain International Circuit's website and official channels.