Rotax DD2 is the senior direct-drive category of the Rotax Max Challenge, widely regarded as the benchmark step before single-seaters. Fields are stacked with experienced drivers, and consistency across a full national season is the real test, which is exactly the campaign underway in 2026, backed by the Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy.
Raw onboard and trackside footage from a live round.
Full personal race calendar and confirmed results to follow shortly. National round dates below are from the official RMC South Africa 2026 calendar.
| Round | Event | Circuit | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMC National Round 1 | Killarney | 26-28 Mar 2026 | TBC |
| 2 | RMC National Round 2 | Formula K | 12-14 Jun 2026 | TBC |
| 3 | RMC National Round 3 & African Open | Zwartkops | 02-04 Jul 2026 | TBC |
| 4 | RMC National Round 4 | Zwartkops | 27-29 Aug 2026 | Upcoming |
Results will be updated after each round.
| Round | Event | Circuit | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Club Race | Zwartkops | 07 Feb 2026 | TBC |
| 1 | Regional Round 1 | Zwartkops | 28 Feb 2026 | TBC |
| 2 | Regional Round 2 | Formula K | 16 May 2026 | TBC |
| 3 | Regional Round 3 | Zwartkops | 04 Jul 2026 | TBC |
| 4 | Regional Round 4 | Vereeniging | 01 Aug 2026 | Upcoming |
| 5 | Regional Round 5 | Zwartkops | 03 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| 6 | Regional Round 6 | Zwartkops | 31 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| N/A | Club Race | Zwartkops | 28 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Source: official RMC South Africa 2026 regional calendar.
Senior Max, back-to-back regional titles
Back-to-back club championship titles
Recognised two years running
Senior Max lap record holder, Killarney
Provincial colours, KwaZulu-Natal