13 October 2025, Ronalds

Round 9 of the 2025 FIA European Autocross Championship turned the Mollerussa circuit into a true cauldron of adrenaline and emotion!
Fans witnessed unforgettable battles, decisive overtakes, and race-changing moments that reshaped the championship standings just before the grand finale.

Super Buggy: Nikodem Holds Firm at the Top of the Championship Standings

The Super Buggy final in Mollerussa delivered pure excitement from start to finish. For much of the race, Zdenek Antony held a commanding lead, but with just three laps remaining, Petr Nikodem made a bold move, overtaking Antony and building a solid gap to take victory in style.

Antony finished second, while Mike Bartelen secured third place.
With this win, Nikodem extends his overall championship lead to 21 points over Antony — a decisive advantage heading into the season finale in Portugal, where the ultimate battle for the title awaits.

Buggy 1600: The Title Battle Between Mandel and Novotny Intensifies

In the Buggy 1600 class, Dutch driver Danny Van Den Berg delivered a sensational performance, collecting maximum points in Spain and moving closer to the season’s bronze medal position.

Rene Mandel and Jakub Novotny finished second and third respectively, both scoring 28 points. With just six points separating them before the final round, fans can expect an explosive showdown in Portugal.

The title fight remains open — and the duel for third place between Van Den Berg and Rudy Van Buren, both chasing their first-ever European Autocross Championship top-three finish, promises to be intense.

Junior Buggy: Hanak Takes Over the Championship Lead

A new name shone bright in Junior Buggy — Tinus Franssen celebrated his first-ever career victory, marking a memorable moment in his young racing journey.

Ladislav Hanak finished second, but his consistency paid off — he now leads the overall championship standings by seven points ahead of French driver Malone Feuillade, who managed only fourth place in Mollerussa.

The Junior Buggy title race is wide open and full of suspense. All eyes now turn to Foz Côa, where the next generation of talent will battle for championship glory.

CrossCar: Meat Struggles as Pina Seizes the Glory

The CrossCar category saw a display of total dominance from Ivan Pina Chinchilla, who claimed maximum points with a commanding performance.

Meanwhile, his closest rival David Meat endured a second consecutive setback, allowing Pina to stretch his lead to 19 points. But the fight is far from over — the Foz Côa finale for all categories will award 1.5x points, raising the maximum possible score from 35 to 52.5, keeping the title race alive.

Vincent Mercier has also climbed into third overall, overtaking Yoann Gillouin by six points, setting up another heated duel for the final podium spot.

Gracias, Mollerussa – Next Stop: Foz Côa, Portugal!

A huge thank you to the organizers, teams, and passionate fans in Mollerussa, who delivered an unforgettable weekend of speed, skill, and pure motorsport spirit. The Spanish circuit came alive with breathtaking overtakes, fierce duels, and the kind of electric atmosphere that defines the very essence of the FIA European Autocross Championship.

Now, the spotlight moves to Foz Côa, Portugal, where the grand season finale will take place on October 17–18. Every lap will count, every point will matter — as the battles for the 2025 European Autocross Championship titles reach their ultimate climax. Expect nothing less than passion, drama, and champions in the making!