周宸毅世界盃首戰收下第 4、曾承康穩定追回至第 8 台灣代表隊在巴林收穫厚實經驗
Chou Chen-Yi Takes 4th in World Finals Debut, Tseng Eason Climbs to 8th as Team Taiwan Gains Valuable Experience in Bahrain
2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 在巴林國際卡丁車賽道畫下句點，台灣代表隊共有五位選手闖進決賽舞台，分別來自 Micro Max、Mini Max、Junior Max、DD2 Senior 與 E20 Master 組別。
在強隊雲集、節奏高壓的世界賽環境中，台灣選手雖多半從中後段甚至後排位置出發，但仍把握每一次上場機會，盡力將名次往前推進。
其中 Mini Max 的周宸毅最終收下第 4 名、Junior Max 的曾承康從隊尾穩定追回至第 8 名，成為本屆決賽日的兩大亮點，也讓外界看見台灣年輕車手在世界舞台上的競爭力與韌性。
At the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, held at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, five Taiwanese drivers advanced to Finals Day, competing across the Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, DD2 Senior and E20 Master categories.
In a fiercely competitive environment filled with powerhouse teams and relentless race pace, most Taiwanese drivers started from the mid-to-rear portion of the grid, yet continued to push forward at every opportunity, striving to move up the order.
In particular, Mini Max driver Chou Chen-Yi secured an impressive 4th-place finish, while Junior Max driver Tseng Eason fought his way back from the very tail of the field to 8th. The duo became the standout performers for Team Taiwan on Finals Day, showcasing the speed, resilience and potential of the nation’s young drivers on the world stage.
Micro Max – 黃言暢： 世界盃決賽初體驗 在高壓節奏中完成全程
Micro Max – Huang Yen-Chang: First World Finals Experience, Completing the Distance Under High Pressure
Micro Max 決賽部分，年僅九歲、首次參加世界級賽事的黃言暢，從 第 30 位起跑，最終以 第 35 名完成決賽。
In the Micro Max Final, nine-year-old Huang Yen-Chang, making his first appearance at a world-level event, started from 30th on the grid and ultimately finished 35th.
面對的是來自世界各國、同齡卻身經百戰的強勁對手，加上世界盃決賽的高壓節奏與長距離距離，這對於首次登上這種級別舞台的車手而言，本身就是一場極具難度的挑戰。
He was up against rivals of the same age from all over the world, many of whom already possess extensive international race experience. Combined with the intense pace and long race distance of a World Finals, the challenge was substantial for a first-timer at this level.
雖然名次並不突出，但他在壓力之下仍將比賽完整跑完、實際感受世界頂尖 Micro 車手的速度與節奏，這些經驗都將成為他未來持續進步的重要基礎。
While the final position may not reflect it on paper, completing the full race distance under pressure and experiencing the speed and rhythm of top-level Micro competitors will serve as a crucial foundation for Huang Yen-Chang’s future development.
At just nine years old, Huang Yen-Chang made his first World Finals appearance in Micro Max and successfully completed the Final.
Although he didn’t finish at the front, completing the full race distance under pressure gave him valuable experience for the future.
Mini Max – 周宸毅： 世界盃首賽收下第 4 名
Mini Max – Chou Chen-Yi: 4th Place in World Finals Debut
Mini Max 決賽中，首度踏上世界盃舞台的周宸毅以 第 24 位起跑，從起跑到比賽後段，幾乎沒有出現明顯失誤，單圈速度穩定、節奏清晰，無論在煞車點的拿捏、出彎油門的銜接，或是與對手的攻防，都顯得相當老練。
In the Mini Max Final, World Finals rookie Chou Chen-Yi lined up 24th on the grid. From the start to the closing stages, he drove with remarkable composure, making virtually no major mistakes. His lap times were consistent, his rhythm clear, and his braking points, throttle application on corner exit and racecraft in wheel-to-wheel battles all reflected a maturity beyond his World Finals debut status.
隨著比賽推進，他一路往前推進，長時間與領先集團戰鬥，最終在場上以 第 7 名通過方格旗。賽後因前方車手因犯規遭到判罰，最終成績更進一步上修至第4名。
As the race unfolded, he continuously picked off positions and spent much of the distance fighting in close proximity with the lead group. He crossed the line in 7th place on track, but after penalties were applied to several drivers ahead for infringements, his final classified result was upgraded to 4th.
從 P24 到最終 P4，這場比賽不只是名次上的大幅躍進，更重要的是，他在世界盃首戰就展現出 穩定、幾乎零失誤的比賽內容，也為台灣在本屆 Mini Max 組別留下令人印象深刻的一筆。
Climbing from P24 to an official P4 represented far more than just a big gain in positions. In his first World Finals appearance, Chou Chen-Yi delivered a performance built on consistency and minimal mistakes, leaving a strong impression in the Mini Max category and marking a significant milestone for Taiwan on the international stage.
World Finals debut, Chou Chen-Yi started the Mini Max Final from 24th on the grid and climbed up to finish 4th.
Chou Chen-Yi (169)”stayed with the lead pack through consistent lap times and an almost error-free drive, showing strong international competitiveness.
Junior Max – 曾承康： 從隊尾穩定追回 最終名列第 8
Junior Max – Tseng Eason: Steady Recovery from the Back, Finishing 8th
Junior Max 決賽中，曾承康從 第 34 位起跑，起跑後不久便發生狀況，一度掉到隊伍最後，情勢看似相當不利。在這樣的局面下，他沒有急躁過度冒險，而是先穩住心態，重新找回自己的節奏，在混戰中把握每一次乾淨的超車機會，一點一滴往前推進，最終在場上以 第 17 名完賽。賽後因前方多位車手遭到判罰，最終名次推進到 第8名，成功從回到前十名的行列。
In the Junior Max Final, Tseng Eason started from 34th on the grid. Shortly after the start, he was caught up in an incident and slipped to the very back of the field, putting him in an extremely difficult position.
Rather than taking excessive risks to force his way back up the order, he focused on resetting mentally and re-establishing his own race rhythm. In the midst of heavy traffic and constant battles, he seized each clean overtaking opportunity, gradually working his way forward to finish 17th on the road. After multiple drivers ahead received penalties for various infringements, his final classified result was promoted to 8th, bringing him back into the top ten.
這場比賽的關鍵，不在於誇張的爆衝戲碼，而是 從逆境中重新站穩腳步的能力：在早早受挫、掉到隊尾的情況下，仍選擇用節奏、耐心與穩定來把握每一圈、每一次機會。
對曾承康而言，這場決賽既是成績上的回升，更是心態與成熟度的巨大收穫——在世界盃這種級別的舞台上，「不放棄」本身就是非常重要的實力展現。
The defining feature of his race was not a dramatic, all-or-nothing charge, but the ability to regain footing after adversity. Having been pushed to the back so early, he chose to rely on rhythm, patience and consistent pace, maximising every lap and every opening that appeared in a chaotic, hard-fought race.
For Tseng Eason, this Final represented not only a recovery in terms of results, but also a major step forward in mentality and maturity. At a World Finals level, the refusal to give up—even when the race turns against you early—becomes a crucial aspect of true competitive strength.
Tseng Eason started the Junior Max Final from 34th, was shuffled to the back after early incidents, fought back to 17th on track and was classified 8th after penalties ahead.
Tseng Eason (271) kept a steady rhythm and made calm, precise overtakes in an intense race, showing a never-give-up fighting spirit on the world stage.
DD2 Senior – 高杰： 胎壓過高跑得辛苦 仍守住第17名完賽
DD2 Senior – Kao Jie: Struggling with High Tire Pressure but Holding on for 17th
DD2 Senior 決賽中，高杰從 第 23 位起跑，起跑後表現穩定，前半段逐步提升位置，名次一路往前推進。然而比賽中後段，隨著輪胎溫度與胎壓逐漸攀升超出理想範圍，車輛的抓地力與整體節奏開始下滑，讓他在後半段的每一圈都跑得相當吃力。
在胎壓過高導致操控變得困難的情況下，他依然選擇穩守節奏，避免過度冒險導致失誤，最終以 第 17 名完成決賽。
In the DD2 Senior Final, Kao Jie started from 23rd on the grid. His opening phase was solid, and he gradually moved up the order during the first half of the race.
However, as the race entered its middle and later stages, rising tire temperatures and over-inflated pressures pushed the setup beyond its optimal window. Grip levels dropped, lap times became more difficult to maintain, and every lap in the second half of the race became increasingly demanding.
Despite the compromised handling caused by excessive tire pressure, he opted to protect the car and stick to a stable rhythm, rather than over-driving and risking mistakes or retirement. He ultimately brought the kart home in 17th place.
雖然無緣在名次上更進一步，但從預賽一路到決賽，他在 DD2 這個高強度組別裡呈現出穩定前進的走勢，也在實戰中清楚體會到 輪胎與胎壓管理對長距離比賽的重要性，為未來的大賽調校與策略累積了實質經驗。
While he fell short of reaching the front group, his progression from the heats through to the Final showed a steady upward trend in this highly demanding category. The experience also underscored, in real race conditions, just how critical tire and pressure management are over long runs—knowledge that will be invaluable for future high-level events.
Kao Jie (470) struggled with overly high tire pressures in the DD2 Senior Final, but dug deep to bring it home in 17th place.
Although Kao Jie (470) couldn’t climb further up the order, he gained a clear, real-world lesson on how crucial tire and pressure management is over a long race distance.
E20 Master – 邱奕憲： 帶病出賽仍堅持完賽 為台灣累積電車組經驗
E20 Master – Chiu Yi-Hsien: Battling Illness but Completing the Race to Build EV-Class Experience for Taiwan
E20 Master 電車組決賽中，邱奕憲以 第 14 位起跑，最終以 第 15 名完賽。
In the E20 Master electric class Final, Chiu Yi-Hsien started 14th and finished the race in 15th place.
在進入決賽前，他已因身體狀況不佳影響體能與專注力，但仍選擇堅持站上決賽發車格，完整跑完世界盃決賽的全程距離。在電車組這個節奏、車重分配與動力特性都與傳統燃油卡丁截然不同的組別中，他用實戰累積了寶貴經驗，並為台灣在 E20 類別持續留下存在感。
這場比賽的價值，不只在最終名次，更在於 即便身體狀態不在最佳，仍選擇為團隊、為台灣把這場比賽完整跑完 的那份堅持。
Prior to the Final, he had already been dealing with health issues that affected both his stamina and concentration. Even so, he chose to take his place on the starting grid and committed to completing the full race distance.
In a category where race rhythm, weight distribution and power delivery differ greatly from traditional combustion karts, his run provided valuable hands-on experience and helped maintain Taiwan’s presence in the E20 class.
The value of this race lies not only in the finishing position, but also in the determination to complete the event for the team and for Taiwan, despite not being in ideal physical condition. That perseverance is a significant part of what this campaign represents.
Chiu Yi-Hsien (708) contested the E20 Master Final despite not being in full physical condition and finished 15th.
Chiu Yi-Hsien (708) chose to complete the full race distance despite limited stamina, adding valuable international race experience for Taiwan in the electric category.
佐佐木芳音、洪聖亞、傅昱書 無緣晉級決賽。
Sasaki Yoshito, Hong Shengya and Fu Yu-Shu all missed out on a place in the Final.
In Senior Max, Sasaki Yoshito started the Pre-Final from P32 and finished 20th; despite gaining positions, a qualifying DQ and a points deficit from the heats left him unable to reach the Final.
Hong Shengya began the Pre-Final from P24 but failed to finish this crucial race and recorded a DNF; his 44-point total left him 56th overall and out of the Final.
Fu Yu-Shu started the Pre-Final from P32 and finished 29th with a steady drive, but his 35 points and overall ranking of P64 also meant he missed the Final.
台灣代表隊： 用拚戰精神向前推進
Team Taiwan: Moving Forward with Fighting Spirit
台灣代表隊本屆在世界盃決賽把握每一次上場機會，盡力將名次往前推進。無論是周宸毅與曾承康在決賽中跑出超乎預期的驚奇表現，還是其他選手在逆風條件下堅持完賽、累積經驗，這次巴林之行都為未來的國際賽事打下重要基礎，也讓外界再次看到台灣卡丁實力持續成長的腳步。
Throughout this year’s World Finals, Team Taiwan made the most of every race opportunity, consistently striving to move forward on the timing screens. Whether it was the standout results of Chou Chen-Yi and Tseng Eason in their respective Finals, or the determination of the other drivers who completed their races under challenging circumstances to gain experience, the Bahrain campaign laid important groundwork for future international outings. It also once again demonstrated to the outside world that Taiwanese karting is on a steady upward trajectory.
