St Asaph karting champion to compete in world grand final

Matthew Hingeley will represent Team UK at the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Matthew Hingeley will represent Team UK at the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (Image: Supplied)
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A karting champion is preparing to take on the world after earning a place at an international grand final.

Matthew Hingeley, 22, from St Asaph, will represent Team UK at the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals taking place in Portimão, Portugal from November 7 to 14.

Mr Hingeley is already in Portugal preparing for the event, with racing set to begin on Wednesday, November 11.

A spokesperson said: "Matthew is already in Portimão preparing to take to the track from Monday, 9 November, following an impressive season in which he became the 2026 RMC Ultimate Karting Champion and finished as British Vice-Champion.

"He will now put his skills to the test against fellow qualifiers from around the world."

The competition takes place at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve and will be streamed live on YouTube from Wednesday.

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