A new era of international air racing is taking shape.
The Air Race Championship is building the next chapter of the sport — bringing together world-class pilots, high-performance aircraft, iconic destinations and a new generation of racing experiences.
An international air racing platform created to lead a new era of the sport — with pilot performance, technical excellence and safety at its centre, and host cities at the heart of every season.
Eight pilots. Different careers. A shared role in shaping a new era of air racing.
Kopfstein
Sonka
Velarde
Le Vot
Costa
Genevey
Ivanoff
BrageotFounded in Portugal in 2014, Air Race Championship has spent more than a decade developing its concept through training, demonstration races, technical preparation and strategic partnerships.
Foundation and testing period featuring landmark demonstration events.
A demo race over the Douro — the championship's primary commercial and technical showcase for global brands, governments and international stakeholders.
The final demonstration year, focused on fine-tuning sporting regulations, safety protocols and pilot training.
Planned launch of the ARC calendar with four races: one in Portugal and three in European destinations yet to be disclosed.
Roadmap subject to validation, regulatory approval and contractual confirmation.
The full journeyBring ARC to your city. Explore the event formats, support model and destination opportunities — and start a conversation with our team.
01Lower investment and ideal for a first edition — the city becomes the stage for a one-day air racing showcase.
02A full championship round: free practice, timed practice and qualifying, then warm-up and race day.
03Race, innovation, entertainment, music, STEM, drone shows and family activities, as agreed with each city.
Host city selection process
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