18 August 2025, Ronalds

The 2025 FIA European Autocross Championship in the Buggy 1600 category has hit its midpoint, and the fight for the title is intense. With four distinct winners emerging from the first five rounds, each race has brought dramatic twists on-track battles, making this season one of the most unpredictable and captivating in years.

Czech driver Jakub Novotny leads the Buggy 1600 standings after a string of strong finishes that have earned him 123 championship points.
See below for how his season has unfolded:

Round 1 – Seelow: 0 pts (not classified)

Round 2 – Musa: 30 pts (3rd)

Round 3 – Nyirád: 31 pts (2nd)

Round 4 – Matschenberg: 30 pts (3rd)

Round 5 – Nova Paka: 32 pts (2nd)

Hot on Jakub’s heels, just one point back, with 122 points is Rene Mandel — the only driver this season with more than one victory.

Round 1 – Seelow: 30 pts (2nd)

Round 2 – Musa: 23 pts (5th)

Round 3 – Nyirád: 35 pts (1st)

Round 4 – Matschenberg: 34 pts (1st)

Round 5 – Nova Paka: 10 pts (19th)

A little further back—but not by much—is Dutch driver Danny Van Den Berg, sitting 29 points off the lead and definitely determined to close the gap and challenge for the top spots.

Round 1 – Seelow: 34 pts (1st)

Round 2 – Musa: 21 pts (4th)

Round 3 – Nyirád: 16 pts (9th)

Round 4 – Matschenberg: 23 pts (4th)

Round 5 – Nova Paka: 16 pts (7th)

With five rounds remaining, the Buggy 1600 title battle is far from decided. The gap between first and third place stands at 29 points, keeping the championship highly competitive. Several drivers remain in contention, promising fantastic close battles as the season progresses. The strong field has delivered fierce competition and surprising outcomes, setting the stage for an electrifying battle for the crown, stay tuned!