2025 RMC 世界盃 Day3 排位日考驗連連 預賽全力一搏
2025 RMC World Finals qualifying day full of challenges as Team Taiwan looks to fight back in the heats
2025 ROTAX Max Challenge 世界盃在巴林進入第三天行程，重點落在各組排位賽以及首場預賽。主辦單位原訂完成所有組別的排位與預賽 1，但因計時系統發生異常，賽程大幅延宕，部分組別的預賽被迫延後至今日補賽。儘管多位台灣選手在排位成績上未達預期，面對世界級強度與多變狀況，大家仍咬牙撐過關鍵一天，準備在接下來的預賽階段放手一搏。
The 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain moved into its third day, with the focus on each class’s qualifying sessions and the first heats. The organisers had originally planned to complete all qualifying and Heat 1 runs, but timing system issues caused major delays to the schedule, forcing some heats to be postponed to today. Although many of the Taiwanese drivers did not achieve the qualifying results they had hoped for, they endured a tough day against world-class competition and constantly changing conditions, and are now ready to give everything in the upcoming heats.
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Micro / Mini：黃言暢排位受挫 周宸毅預賽將重賽
Micro / Mini: Tough qualifying for Huang, heat restart for Chou
在 Micro Max 組別，黃言暢在排位賽出 Pit 後發生引擎熄火問題，無法重新發動，導致排位賽提前退賽，成績以 DNF 計入，名次為第 36 位。儘管起跑位置落在隊伍最後，黃言暢在隨後的預賽 1 從第 36 位出發穩扎穩打，一路避開場上混亂，最終以第 30 名完賽，完成世界盃首場正式預賽的洗禮。
In the Micro Max class, Huang Yen-Chang suffered a setback in qualifying when his engine stalled after leaving the pit lane and could not be restarted, forcing him to retire early and be classified as DNF in 36th place. Despite having to start Heat 1 from the very back of the grid in P36, he drove steadily, stayed clear of on-track incidents and eventually brought the kart home in 30th, gaining valuable experience in his first official race at the World Finals.
Mini Max 組別方面，周宸毅在排位賽做出 58.800 秒，所在組別排名第 10 位，總排名第 19 名，並被分入 C 組。原訂的 C+D 組預賽 1 中，他從第 9 位起跑，但因場中出現紅旗，加上計時系統發生異常，該場預賽成績作廢，賽事將於今日重新舉行，等於多了一次重新調整心態、再拼起跑表現的機會。
In Mini Max, Chou Chen-Yi posted a 58.800 in qualifying, placing 10th in his group and 19th overall, which put him into Group C. In the planned C+D Heat 1, he lined up 9th on the grid, but a red flag incident and timing system problems meant that the race was declared void. The heat will be re-run today, effectively giving him another chance to reset mentally and fight again for a strong start.
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Junior Max：曾承康排位失常 預賽追回位置
Junior Max: Tseng struggles in qualifying, fights back in the heat
Junior Max 組別的曾承康，在排位賽中未能跑出理想成績，單圈 55.389 秒落在組內第 22 位，總排名第 43 名，被分在 C 組。雖然排位名次不盡理想，但他在 C+D 組預賽 1 再度展現穩定實力，從第 21 位起跑，逐圈往前推進，最終以第 13 名完賽，單場大幅追回多個位置，也為接下來的預賽 2、預賽 3 建立起信心基礎。
In the Junior Max class, Tseng Eason was unable to produce the lap he wanted in qualifying, recording a 55.389 that left him 22nd in his group and 43rd overall, placing him in Group C. Despite the disappointing grid position, he showed his race pace again in the C+D Heat 1, starting from P21 and steadily working his way forward lap by lap to finish 13th. The strong recovery drive helped him claw back several places and build confidence for Heats 2 and 3.
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Senior Max：佐佐木芳音因過磅遭 DQ 預賽將從隊尾起跑
Senior Max: Sasaki disqualified on weight, forced to start heats from the back
Senior Max 組別雖然尚未完成預賽 1，但對台灣代表來說，排位賽就已充滿戲劇性。佐佐木芳音在完成排位賽後，因過磅重量不足被判定 DQ，據了解僅差約 100 公克，排位成績全數作廢，分組與總排名皆以 DQ 註記，後續預賽被迫從隊尾起跑。
Although Heat 1 in Senior Max has yet to be completed, qualifying alone was dramatic for Taiwan’s entrant. After setting his time, Sasaki Yoshito was disqualified when his kart came in under the minimum weight at post-session scrutineering, reportedly short by only around 100 grams. As a result, all of his qualifying times were voided, and both his group and overall classification were marked as DQ, meaning he will have to start the upcoming heats from the very back of the grid.
C+D 組的預賽 1 也因賽程異動延後至今日舉行，佐佐木將從最後一格起跑展開追擊戰，如何在短距離預賽中找機會往前挺進，將是接下來幾場的重要看點。
The C+D Heat 1 has also been postponed to today due to schedule changes, and Sasaki will launch his fightback from the last grid slot. How far he can climb in these relatively short heats will be one of the key storylines to follow in the coming races.
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DD2 Senior：洪聖亞排位躍進 高杰穩定發揮 傅昱書排位退賽
DD2 Senior: Hong steps up in qualifying, Kao solid, Fu retires in Q
DD2 Senior 組別方面，三位台灣選手在排位賽各自面對不同狀況。
In DD2 Senior, the three Taiwanese drivers each faced very different situations in qualifying.
洪聖亞在排位賽似乎找到較好的調校方向，做出 52.880 秒、在分組中排在第 16 位，總排名第 32 名，與前一天相比明顯往前推進，展現出設定逐步到位的跡象。
Hong Shengya appeared to find a better setup direction in qualifying, lowering his time to a 52.880 that placed him 16th in his group and 32nd overall. Compared with the previous day, it was a clear step forward, suggesting that the team’s adjustments are starting to work.
高杰則以 52.993 秒完成排位，分組排名第 20 位、總排名第 40 名，整體表現穩定，符合團隊預期節奏。
Kao Jie completed qualifying with a 52.993 to rank 20th in his group and 40th overall. His performance was consistent and in line with the team’s expectations.
傅昱書在排位賽出發後於第三彎不慎失誤，車輛卡在碎石堆無法脫困，最終以 DNF 作收，名次記錄為組內第 35 名、總排名第 71 名。雖然是一場苦澀的排位，但也讓他對賽道邊界與風險有了更直接的體會。
After the start of qualifying, Fu Yu-Shu made a mistake at Turn 3, slid into the gravel and could not rejoin, ending his session as a DNF. He was classified 35th in his group and 71st overall. It was a painful qualifying session, but it also gave him a very direct lesson about the track limits and the risks around the circuit.
原訂的 DD2 Senior C+D 組預賽 1，則因計時系統問題與賽程延宕，一併順延至今日舉行，三位選手能否把排位成果轉化為實際名次，將在今天的預賽中見真章。
The scheduled DD2 Senior C+D Heat 1 was also postponed to today due to timing issues and delays. Whether the three drivers can convert their qualifying positions into strong race results will be revealed in today’s heats.
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E20 Master 電車組：邱奕憲持續穩定完賽
E20 Master electric class: Chiu continues to bring the kart home
E20 Master 電車組方面，邱奕憲在排位賽做出 56.251 秒，排名第 15 名，總排名同為第 15。隨後的預賽中，他從第 15 位起跑，以 +16.380 秒的差距完賽，順位維持在第 15 名。邱奕憲持續在非最佳身體狀況下完成每一場出賽，穩定累積世界賽經驗與實際跑動。
In the E20 Master electric class, Chiu Yi-Hsien set a 56.251 in qualifying to place 15th, matching his overall position as well. In the heat that followed he started from P15 and finished in the same position, 16.380 seconds behind the winner. Despite not feeling at his physical best, Chiu has continued to complete every session, steadily building up his World Finals experience and race mileage.
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賽程延宕與預賽制度：今日將迎來關鍵轉折
Delays and heat format: a pivotal day ahead
由於計時系統異常與紅旗狀況，原本預計在昨日完成的 Mini、Senior、DD2 組別預賽 1 多數被迫延後至今日補賽。依照大會規則，本次預賽分組方式為：
• 先依排位名次將選手分入 A、B、C、D 四組；
• 預賽則以 A+B、A+C、A+D、B+C、B+D 的方式混合比賽，透過多場預賽累積積分；
• 最終依預賽積分決定決賽出線名單與決賽起跑排位。
Because of timing failures and red-flag interruptions, most of the Heat 1 races for the Mini, Senior and DD2 classes that were supposed to run yesterday have been postponed to today. Under the event regulations, the heat format is as follows:
• Drivers are first placed into Groups A, B, C and D based on qualifying results;
• The heats are then run in mixed combinations of A+B, A+C, A+D, B+C and B+D, with points scored in each race;
• Final transfer spots and starting positions for the main finals are determined by the total points from all heats.
也就是說，從今天開始的預賽1與預賽2、預賽3，不只是「測試」，而是實質決定決賽命運的關鍵戰役，每一圈、每一次發車與每一個位置都可能改變最終結果。
In other words, from today onward, Heats 1, 2, and 3 are no longer just “testing” sessions, but decisive battles that will shape the finals, where every lap, every start, and every position can change the ultimate outcome.
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測時不理想仍不放棄 台灣選手迎向真正的「預賽戰場」
Times not ideal, but no one gives up: Taiwan heads into the real heat battles
整體來看，台灣選手在第三天的排位成績普遍略低於預期，有人被機械狀況拖累，有人因微小重量差距遭到 DQ，也有人在排位中出現失誤、被迫以隊尾起跑。但在世界級強度與高壓環境之下，能持續完成每一次出發、在預賽中穩定往前推進，本身就是對自己的鍛鍊。
在成績暫時不理想的情況下，更需要的是耐心與韌性。無論是從最後一格起跑的追擊戰，還是從中段位置穩紮穩打往前推，每一位台灣選手都還握有改寫劇本的機會。接下來幾場預賽，將是他們真正展現抗壓能力與逆境應對的時刻。
Overall, the third day of running saw most of the Taiwanese drivers qualify below their expectations. Some were hampered by mechanical issues, some were disqualified for the smallest of weight margins, and others made mistakes that left them starting from the back. Yet in a high-pressure, world-class environment, simply taking every start and steadily moving forward in the heats is already a test—and a sharpening—of their abilities.
When the results on paper are not ideal, patience and resilience matter even more. Whether it is a charge from the very back of the grid or a measured push from the middle of the pack, every Taiwanese driver still has the chance to rewrite the story. The next few heats will be the real test of how they handle pressure and respond to adversity.