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The 70th edition of the Turckheim hillclimb will serve as the penultimate round of the French hillclimb championship in 2026, with the nearly 6 km Alsatian course set to host a competitive field across multiple categories. The event marks a milestone anniversary for one of Europe's most prestigious hillclimb competitions. Among the headline contenders, Maxime Dojat (France) will pilot his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo in pursuit of his first overall victory at the event. He faces stiff opposition from fellow Frenchman Sebastien Jacqmin, also driving a Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo in the 3-litre E2-SC sportprototype class, who has impressed throughout the season. Swiss driver Joel Volluz will bring his distinctive Norma M20FC Judd Evo C to the grid, while Belgian Corentin Starck (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) and Frenchman Cedric Lansard (Osella PA27 Cosworth) are also expected to challenge for top positions. In the 2-litre E2-SC category, Marc Pernot (France) arrives as the already-crowned French hillclimb champion, driving his Nova NP 01-2 C Hartley Turbo. Young Swiss driver Victor Darbellay (Nova NP 01-2 Hartley Turbo) and French competitor Mylenia Machado (Revolt 2P0 Hartley Turbo) will also contest this class. The 2-litre formula car grid features Romain Pezot (France, Tatuus Formula Master F2 Honda) as a leading favourite following his recent victory at Mont Dore, alongside veteran Stephane Baudin (Tatuus Formula Master F2 Honda) and Pierre Mayeur (Martini MK69 Evo BMW). The 2-litre CN class is densely populated with contenders including Tom Diebold (France, Norma M20F Honda), Guillaume Jean (Norma M20FC Honda), Yohan Bardin (Norma M20FC Honda), Yannick Latreille (Norma M20FC Honda), Freddy Cadot (Norma M20FC Honda), and Jennifer La Monica (Norma M20FC Honda). Additional competitors span multiple categories and nationalities, with drivers from Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, and France represented across the entry list.

The 2026 Oberhallau hillclimb in Switzerland's Canton Schaffhausen will serve as a round of both the KW Berg Cup and the German hillclimb championship, attracting a competitive international field to the 3 km course. Reigning Swiss hillclimb champion Robin Faustini enters as the favourite in his Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo, with a track record within reach under ideal conditions. Marcel Steiner (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) and Simon Hugentobler (Osella PA30 Zytek) are expected to challenge for top honours in the sportprototype classes. In the 3-litre E2-SS formula category, Benjamin Noll (Osella FA30 Zytek LRM) and Roland Bossy (Tatuus F3-T318 Alpine) headline a strong contingent. The 2-litre E2-SC sportprototype class features Michel Zemp (Norma M20FC Honda Turbo), Georg Lang (PRC FPR VW Turbo), and Jean-Jacques Maitre (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda) among the contenders. Touringcar competition spans multiple capacity classes. In the E1 category up to 4 litres, Roger Schnellmann (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8) and Remo Fischer (Ford Escort Cosworth RS) are among the frontrunners. The over-4-litre E1 class includes Bernhard Permetinger (BMW Z4 GT3) and Stefan Hetzenauer (Subaru Impreza WRX STI). The 3.5-litre E1 class features Reto Steiner (Ford Escort EGMO Cosworth), Alexander Sohm (Mazda 323 Turbo), and hillclimb veteran Bruno Ianniello (Lancia Delta S4).

The international NOBLEND hillclimb at St. Agatha in Upper Austria will take place on 26–27 September 2026, bringing together multiple national championship finals on one of Europe's fastest hillclimb courses. Drivers from various nations will compete for hundredths of a second on the demanding Hausruck circuit. The event will host the Austrian hillclimb state championship final, alongside the penultimate round of the German hillclimb championship and the KW Berg Cup. The Czech hillclimb championship will also contest its final round at the venue. Additionally, the FIA Zonen Trophy is expected to attract internationally competitive drivers to the Upper Austrian course. Entry deadlines are set for 6 September 2026 at 24:00 and 12 September 2026 at 24:00. Further details and entry forms are available through MSC Rottenegg.

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb in Gubbio will serve as the penultimate round of the Italian Supersalita championship, attracting a high-calibre entry list across multiple classes. The 4km high-speed course in Umbria is expected to deliver competitive racing and spectator appeal, with entry lists available for both modern and historic categories. In the top-tier competition, Simone Faggioli, a multiple Italian hillclimb champion and European hillclimb champion, will be among the principal contenders, piloting a Nova NP 01-2 C Judd. Stefano di Fulvio arrives as a major challenger in his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, having demonstrated strong form throughout the season. Luigi Fazzino will campaign an Osella PA30 Zytek Evo, while Mirko Torsellini brings a Norma M20FC Zytek after a season that included victory at Monte Bondone. Francesco Conticelli (Nova NP 01-2 Zytek), Franco Caruso (Nova NP 01-2 C Zytek), Samuele Cassibba (Nova NP 01-2 C Judd), and Sebastien Petit (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) are also expected to feature prominently. Additional frontrunners include Achille Lombardi (Osella PA30 Judd), Matteo Moratelli (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo), Mario Massaglia (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo), Leonardo Chesini (Nova NP 01-2 C Mugen, making his debut at this event), and Fabien Bouduban (Norma M20FC Zytek). The 2-litre E2-SC class features Giancarlo Maroni (Nova NP 01-2 C Fiat Turbo), Salvatore Castellano (Nova NP 01-2 Synergy), Tommaso Carbone (Osella PA2000 Evo Honda), and Andrea Pezzani (Osella PA2000 Evo Honda) among the contenders. In the sub-1.6-litre E2-SC category, Andrea Santo di Caro has dominated the Italian Supersalita season in his Nova NP 03 C Aprilia and will be favoured to perform well. Michele Puglisi (Nova NP 03 C Aprilia), Filippo Ferretti (Wolf GB08 Thunder Aprilia), and Michele Gregori (Nova NP 03 C Aprilia) are also expected to challenge. Gerardo Rosa (Osella PA21 JrB Aprilia) and Matteo de Luca (Osella PA21 JrB BMW) represent further competitive entries in this class.

The Austrian Bergrallyecup resumes its summer break with the Voitsberg-Lobming event in western Styria, marking the start of the championship's decisive phase. The 1.6 km course is expected to deliver spectacular racing, with an exceptionally strong field of drivers competing across multiple classes. Class 1 (Pf Klasse 1) will see Reinhold Taus leading the championship standings in his Subaru Impreza P4 Turbo as one of the main favourites. He faces stiff competition from hillclimb veteran Rupert Schwaiger, piloting a Porsche 911 3.5 Bi-Turbo, who impressed recently at the Austrian hillclimb nationals. Thomas Nöst brings a well-prepared VW Polo 6 HCR, while Karl Heinz Binder is working to have his Ford Sierra Cosworth RS ready. Franz Kogler will debut his newly built machine at the event. Class 2a (Pf Klasse 2a) features Peter Probhardt in a Mitsubishi Lancer WRC 05 Evo 3 as a championship contender, alongside Felix Pailer in a Lancia Delta Integrale. Markus Binder (Ford Escort Cosworth), Reinhold Nauschnegg (Opel VMAX Calibra Turbo), Michael Storath (Lancia Delta Integrale), and Nico Winkler (Skoda Octavia Turbo Evo 3) are also entered. Class 2b (Pf Klasse 2b) sees Hannes Kaufmann (Ford Escort Cosworth) as a favourite, challenged by championship leader Stefan Wiedenhofer in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9. Dietmar Lustig-Jungwirth (Ford Escort Cosworth RS03), Andreas Miletich (VW Scirocco Type S, making his cup debut), Erwin Heidenbauer (Seat Leon Cupra TCR), and Roland Wurm (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) complete the field. Class 3a (Pf Klasse 3a) includes Diethard Sternad (Honda Civic FK7 TCR), fresh from strong Austrian nationals performances, Kevin Reiß (Mercedes Benz 190 Evo 1 Turbo), Stella Ochabauer (VW Corrado Turbo), and local driver Martin Ranner (VW Golf 1 16V) making his debut. Class 3b (Pf Klasse 3b) is led by Heiko Fiausch (Opel Astra STW), one of only two drivers to win every round so far. Karlheinz Stranner (Ford Escort Cosworth), Markus Gruber (Skoda Fabia Evo 2), and Severin Gschiel (VW Golf 1 16V) are among the contenders. Christian Biesinger debuts his newly built Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9, while Stefan Karl (VW Golf 4 GTI), Kristin Gschiel (Audi A4 B5 Quattro), Rudolf Windbacher (Honda Civic EG6/K20, competing at his home event), Manfred Liendl (Ford Escort Turbo), and Christoph Rappold (BMW E36 M3) are also entered. Class 4a (Pf Klasse 4a) features Patrick Mayer (VW Golf 1 16V 2.0) as a leading contender, with Dieter Holzer (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8) and Mario Papst (Subaru Impreza GT) among the challengers.

The 81st Côte de St. Ursanne hillclimb in Switzerland delivered dramatic racing across two days of competition, with changeable weather on Saturday giving way to dry conditions on Sunday. The event, held over the 5km-plus high-speed course in the Jura, saw the popular upper section at Petit Susten reopened to spectators, restoring atmosphere to the classic venue. French driver Kevin Petit claimed overall victory in his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, securing his first full success in the 2026 European Hillclimb Championship season after a difficult campaign. Petit's decisive performance came in the second race run. Swiss driver Victor Darbellay finished second overall in his Nova NP 01-2 Hartley Turbo, also taking the national championship lead and winning the 2-litre E2-SC class. Spanish competitor Joseba Iraola Lanzagorta completed the podium in third, separated from Darbellay by just 0.4 seconds across both timed runs, and claimed second place in the Proto Class 1 European Championship category. Further down the order, Swiss driver Joel Volluz (Norma M20FC Judd Evo C) finished fourth overall and won the 3-litre E2-SC sportprototype class, while Michel Zemp (Norma M20FC Honda Turbo) took fifth overall and second in the 2-litre E2-SC sportprototype category. Czech driver Petr Trnka (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) secured sixth overall and third in Proto Class 1, with Luxembourg's Dany Demuth (Norma M20FC Judd) seventh overall and second in the 3-litre E2-SC class. German driver Benjamin Noll claimed ninth overall and victory in the 3-litre E2-SS formula class in his Osella FA30 Zytek LRM at his St. Ursanne debut. In the touring car battle, Swiss driver Reto Meisel dominated in his Mercedes-Benz SLK 340 Judd, delivering a commanding performance despite pre-event technical issues. French driver Nicolas Werver finished second in his newly rebuilt Porsche 997 GT3 R, while Swiss competitor Roger Schnellmann (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 Helftec) took third. Ludovic Monnier (VW Golf 2 R1170T 4×4) claimed fourth overall in the touring car standings and won the national hillclimb championship in the E1 class up to 2-litre displacement. Christoph Zwahlen (Porsche 911 GT3 R) finished fifth in the touring car order and won the E1 class for engines over 4-litres, securing second place in the national championship.

The Gurnigel hillclimb, scheduled for 12–13 September 2026, has been cancelled by its organiser, reducing the Swiss hillclimb championship to seven rounds for the season. The decision was announced via press release on 14 August. The cancellation stems from exceptional drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk in the region. In a statement, the organiser cited consultation with local authorities and police, stating that "under current conditions, we cannot guarantee the necessary safety for all spectators, participants and personnel, nor adequately protect land, forest and nature." The safety of attendees and protection of the environment were cited as the primary reasons for the withdrawal. Four championship rounds have already taken place. The remaining schedule comprises Les Rangiers (imminent), Oberhallau (29–30 August) and Les Paccots (19–20 September).

The 81st Côte de St. Ursanne will host a round of the European Hillclimb Championship in 2026, bringing together a competitive international field to one of Europe's fastest hill-climb courses. The 5km-plus high-speed track in the Swiss Jura will challenge drivers across multiple classes, from prototypes to historic vehicles. Spanish driver Joseba Iraola Lanzagorta emerges as a leading contender for overall victory, having claimed multiple podium finishes this season at the wheel of his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo. He will face stiff competition from young Frenchman Kevin Petit, also piloting a Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, and German veteran Alexander Hin in his Nova NP 01-2 C Cosworth. Czech driver Petr Trnka (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) and Hungarian newcomer Laszlo Szasz (Tatuus F3 T-318 Alpine) will also contest the top positions. Reigning Swiss hillclimb champion Robin Faustini will pilot his Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo in pursuit of another season victory. Swiss local Joel Volluz (Norma M20FC Judd Evo C) impressed at the recent Anzère round and will be among the favourites for fastest times. Young Frenchman Maxime Dojat makes his first appearance at St. Ursanne in a Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, while Belgian Bruno Cazzoli (Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo) and Frenchman Samuel Guth (Nova NP 01-2 Mugen) will also contend for top honours. Luxembourgish debutant Dany Demuth will drive a Norma M20FC Judd, while Swiss veteran Fabrice Jolidon returns to competition after several years away, piloting the legendary Osella PA 20/S BMW. Italian hillclimb legend Renzo Maria Napione will also race the Osella PA 20/S BMW, and fellow Italian Alessandro Bertanza makes his debut in the historic class with a Breda Brp5C BMW. In the E2-SS formula class up to 3 litres, young German Benjamin Noll will contest his first St. Ursanne event in an Osella FA30 Zytek LRM. Swiss driver Roland Bossy (Tatuus F3 T-318 Alpine), Frenchmen Nicolas Dumond and Ludovic Cholley (both Tatuus F3 T-318 Alpine) will also compete in this category. Proto Class 2 will feature Italian legend Fausto Bormolini in a Wolf GB08 Mistral Aurobay Turbo as a major favourite, challenged by fellow Italian Antonino Migliuolo (Nova NP 03 Aprilia), Spaniard Jose Antonio Alonso Liste (Tatuus F3 T-318 Alpine), and Czech David Dedek (Nova NP 03 C Ducati). In Proto Class 4, Czech drivers Karel Berger (Osella PA21 JrB Suzuki) and Lukas Studeny (Ligier JS51 Honda) will lead the field, alongside Frenchman Yohan Bardin (Norma M20FC Honda) and Belgian Antonin Saintmard (Tatuus Renault FR 2.0). Swiss driver Victor Darbellay (Nova NP 01-2 Hartley Turbo) will contest the overall standings, while the 2-litre E2-SC sportprototype class will see Michel Zemp (Norma M20FC Honda Turbo), Jean-Jacques Maitre (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda), and Jimmy Froidevaux (Norma M20F Honda) representing Swiss interests. Swiss Antonino Scolaro (Nova NP 03 Kawasaki Turbo) will compete in the 1.6-litre class.

Marc Pernot has secured his third consecutive French hillclimb championship title after a dominant performance at the 66th Côte de Coeur Mont Dore event. Driving his Nova NP 01-2 C Hartley Turbo over the 5km course, Pernot delivered an impressive display to claim overall victory and mathematically wrap up the season title ahead of schedule. The weekend proved challenging for organisers, with Saturday's opening race cut short due to multiple interruptions and running late into the evening. The first heat for open-class competitors was rescheduled to early Sunday morning, allowing the schedule to be completed by mid-afternoon. A brief rain shower during the touring car battle provided an early decision in that category before conditions dried for the formula car runners. Maxime Dojat finished second overall after recovering from technical issues that forced him to retire from the opening race. The young Frenchman's team resolved the problem on his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, enabling him to deliver a strong comeback performance and also secure the E2-SC class win up to 3 litres. Sebastien Jacqmin completed the podium in third place, piloting another Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo and posting consistently quick times throughout the weekend. Belgian driver Corentin Starck claimed fourth overall in his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, while Frenchman Cedric Lansard rounded out the top five in an Osella PA27 Cosworth. Yves Tholy finished sixth, just 0.04 seconds behind Lansard after two timed runs in his Nova NP 03 Suzuki, and won the E2-SC class up to 1.6 litres. Benoit Bouche took seventh overall and the 3-litre Group DE formula class victory in a Reynard 99L Mugen F3000. The event, held in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, saw mixed fortunes for competitors. Miguel Vidal suffered a broken half-shaft at the start of the first race in his Lola B06/51 Mugen F3000, while Pierre Mayeur retired after the first practice session with engine failure in his Martini MK69 Evo BMW. Sarah Bernard encountered a barrier contact in her Tatuus Formula Master S2000 Honda during the opening race and later faced technical problems that prevented her from starting the third heat.

The 58th Osnabrück hillclimb took place at the Uphöfener Berg circuit near Osnabrück, Germany, under sunny conditions and warm temperatures. The internationally competitive event drew strong fields across multiple classes on the 2km+ course in the Borgloher Schweiz region. After a calm training day featuring four official practice runs plus an optional fifth session, race day saw several interruptions, prompting the organising team to reduce the event to three competitive runs before moving to an early prize ceremony in a well-attended festival tent. Frenchman Sébastien Petit secured overall victory at the wheel of his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, delivering an impressive performance that peaked on race day with consistently strong times. Patrik Zajelsnik (Germany/Slovenia) finished second in his Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo, missing the top spot by just 0.55 seconds after two scored runs. Alexander Hin (Germany) completed the podium in an Osella PA30 Zytek LRM E2-SC prototype, impressing with spectacular driving across runs one and three. Marcel Steiner (Switzerland) claimed fourth place in a Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo despite an electronics issue in run one, later dipping below the 52-second barrier. Benjamin Noll (Germany) rounded out the top five in a legendary Osella FA30 Zytek LRM, winning the 3-litre E2-SS formula class and missing fourth place by just 0.16 seconds. Bruno Cazzoli (Belgium) finished sixth overall in a Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo, taking fifth in the 3-litre E2-SC class. Tommy Rollinger (Luxembourg) placed seventh overall in an Osella FA30 Zytek, just 0.06 seconds behind Noll after two runs and securing second in the 3-litre E2-SS class. Dany Demuth (Luxembourg) took eighth, missing seventh by 0.18 seconds in a Norma M20FC Judd, finishing sixth in the 3-litre E2-SC category. Julien Francais (France) claimed ninth overall in an Osella PA21 JrB BMW, winning the 2-litre E2-SC class, while Bastian Voss (Germany) completed the top ten in a Tatuus Formula Master S2000 Honda, taking victory in the 2-litre E2-SS formula class at his home event. In the touring car category, Dan Michl (Czech Republic) secured the overall win ahead of Swiss competitor "Speedmaster." The event ran three competitive runs after organisers decided to reduce the schedule due to race-day interruptions, allowing an early finish to the ceremony.

The 66th Côte de Coeur Mont Dore hillclimb will mark the beginning of the decisive phase in the French hillclimb championship, with competitors facing a demanding 5-kilometre course in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The event is expected to draw a strong field across multiple categories, with several drivers capable of challenging for overall honours. In the 3-litre E2-SC class, Maxime Dojat (France) emerges as one of the leading contenders, piloting a Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo after a series of impressive performances. However, he will face stiff opposition from Corentin Starck (Belgium), also driving a Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, who returns following a brief absence and carries unfinished business after a previous accident. Sebastien Jacqmin (France) in a Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo has delivered a strong season to date, while Cedric Lansard (France) will pilot an Osella PA27 Cosworth. In the 3-litre Group DE formula category, Miguel Vidal (France) will campaign a Lola B06/51 Mugen F3000, facing competition from Benoit Bouche (France) in a Reynard 99L Mugen F3000. From the CN class, Etienne Pernot (France) will drive a Norma M20FC 4-litre BMW. Marc Pernot (France), the defending champion, will be among the favourites for overall victory in his Nova NP 01-2 C Hartley Turbo, competing in the 2-litre E2-SC sportprototype category. He will encounter Mylenia Machado (France) in a Revolt 2P0 Hartley Turbo. In the smallest E2-SC class (up to 1.6 litres), Yves Tholy (France) in a Nova NP 03 Suzuki and Julien Bost (France) also in a Nova NP 03 Suzuki are expected to contend for fastest times. The 2-litre CN class features a competitive lineup led by Tom Diebold (France) in a Norma M20F Honda and Guillaume Jean (France) in a Norma M20FC Honda. Other contenders include Yohan Bardin, Freddy Cadot, William Pommery, and Jennifer La Monica (all France), each piloting Norma M20FC Hondas. In the 2-litre Group DE formula category, David Diebold (France) will drive a Tatuus Formula Master S2000 Honda, with Romain Pezot (France) in a Tatuus Formula Master F2 Honda, Pierre Mayeur (France) in a Martini MK69 Evo BMW, Thomas Clausi (France) in a Tatuus Formula Master S2000 Honda, Lionel Ryter (Switzerland) in a Tatuus Renault FR 2.0 Evo, and Sarah Bernard (France) in a Tatuus Formula Master S2000 Honda all expected to feature. The touring car category will see Anthony Dubois (France), the reigning French champion, competing in an Alpine A110 GT4 Evo. Key rivals include Nicolas Werver (France) in a Porsche 997 GT3 R, Jean-Francois Ganevat (France) in a Renault R.S. 01, Ronald Garces (France) in a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, Oliver Berreur (France) in a Renault R.S. 01, Alexandre Garnier (France) in a Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup, Manuel Brunet (France) in a Lamborghini Huracán ST Evo 2, Philippe Marion (France) in a Porsche 991.1 GT3 Cup, and Thierry Tierce (France) making his hillclimb debut in a Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup.

The 55th Hauenstein Bergrennen took place in ideal conditions in the Rhön region, drawing a large crowd of spectators to witness competitive hillclimb racing. The MSC Rhön organisation successfully managed the event, with all competitors completing three practice and race runs across the 4km course. Patrik Zajelsnik, a German-Slovenian driver, claimed overall victory at the wheel of his Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo. Zajelsnik set a new track record during the first race run, narrowly bettering his own 2024 benchmark, which proved decisive in securing the top step of the podium. Benjamin Noll (Germany) finished second overall in his Osella PA30 Zytek LRM, delivering strong pace throughout the weekend despite encountering technical issues in the second race run. Tommy Rollinger (Luxembourg) completed the overall podium in his Osella FA30 Zytek, also taking the win in the 3-litre E2-SS formula class. In the touring car category, Stefan Hetzenauer (Austria) dominated proceedings in his Subaru Impreza WRX STI, also setting a new Category 1 track record since the introduction of the Pf classes. "Speedmaster" (Switzerland) secured second place in the touring car standings with his Ford Escort Cosworth RS, winning the E1 class over 3-litres. Rainer Noller (Germany) rounded out the touring car podium in his Porsche 991.1 GT3 Cup, competing at Hauenstein for the first time. Other class winners included Marco Farrenkopf (Germany) in the E2-SH category with his Silver Car S2 Evo Suzuki. The event saw several retirements, including Dany Demuth (Luxembourg) with a technical failure in his Norma M20FC Judd, and Jürgen Frommknecht (Germany), whose Dallara F302 Spiess Evo caught fire during the first race run, though the fire was quickly extinguished by marshals.