The second round of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC) is scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026. Organizers will host the racing event at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir. Competitors are expected to gather at the facility to continue the season schedule. The Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) provides the venue for this series of races, which attracts various participants from local teams. All activities occur within the Sakhir location as planned by the event management. The event is held at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir, a facility designed to host high-level karting competitions throughout the year.
Circuit Specifications and Categories
The Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) features a track length of 1.414 kilometres. This venue maintains official CIK-FIA certification for its layout in Sakhir. The BIKC track is 1.414 kilometres long and is a CIK-FIA certified circuit, ensuring that the course meets the rigorous safety and technical standards required for international karting standards.
Racing categories for the second round of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge include Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, and DD2 MAX. Racing categories include Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, and DD2 MAX. These classes accommodate the varying skill levels and age groups of the drivers participating in the event. Each category follows specific technical regulations appropriate for the engine configurations assigned to their respective karts. Competitors must adhere to these established class structures to participate in the scheduled heats at the facility. By offering these distinct categories, the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge ensures that drivers of different experience levels can compete in a structured environment tailored to their specific karts.
Event Schedule and Timing
Activities at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) for the second round of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge commence on 23 October 2026 with free practices starting at 3.20pm. Following these sessions, qualifying is scheduled for 4.10pm, while the racing heats are set to begin at 5.15pm. Pre-finals are slated for 7.05pm, and the event concludes with the finals at 9.25pm. The event schedule begins with free practices at 3.20pm, followed by qualifying at 4.10pm, heats at 5.15pm, pre-finals at 7.05pm, and finals at 9.25pm. This sequence of sessions allows teams to refine their setups throughout the afternoon and evening at the Sakhir facility.
Management of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge has confirmed that the 2026/2027 season comprises a total of eight rounds. The 2026/2027 BRMC season consists of a total of eight rounds. This structure allows participants to compete across the series schedule throughout the designated calendar.
Spectators may access the Bahrain International Karting Circuit free of charge to observe the proceedings. Entrance to the BIKC for spectators is free of charge. The facility remains open to the public for all categories participating in the event, providing an opportunity for fans to watch the racing action from the venue in Sakhir.
