Lucas Santos racing in challenging conditions

The Journey · Chapter 03 Season in progress

2026
In motion.

From a strong DD2 debut in Italy to a first Eurotrophy pole in Genk — the current chapter is still being written.

Rotax DD2 · Rotax E20

12/29 Italy debutP1 Eurotrophy poleRMC Portugal

01 · Italy

A debut that set the tone.

2026 began in Italy with Lucas making his debut in the Rotax DD2 category. It was an immediate step into a new competitive challenge — and a weekend that delivered a strong first reference.

At the end of the event, Lucas finished in 12th place among 29 drivers. The season had started with proof that the next level was within reach.

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Italy · Rotax DD2

One weekend.
A strong first measure.

Finishing 12th in a field of 29 drivers turned the Italian debut into more than a first appearance. It established a starting point for everything still to come in 2026.

02 · The programme

Two technologies.
One direction.

Rotax DD2

RMC Portugal

Lucas is competing in the Portuguese Rotax Max Challenge in the same DD2 category, continuing the work begun in Italy.

Rotax E20

Electric project

The programme also includes the Rotax electric karting project, bringing a different technology and a new performance challenge.

Lucas Santos competing at speed

03 · Genk · Eurotrophy

First pole.
Fight to the final corner.

At Genk, racing in the Rotax E20 project, Lucas secured his first Eurotrophy pole position. The pace carried into the race, where the fight for a podium place remained alive until the very last corner.

04 · The current chapter

The results are arriving.
The season is still moving.