Hungarian Thunder: New Heroes Rise in a Dramatic Round 3

Podium and Detailed Results

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Drift Kings International Series returned to one of European drifting’s most iconic venues for Round 3 of the 2026 season, joining forces once again with Drifting.hu for an unforgettable weekend at the Máriapócs racing arena.

Natalia Iocsak Returns to the Top in Queen Qualifying

Natalia Iocsak immediately reminded everyone why she has previously enjoyed success in both the Pro2 and Queen categories.

Behind her, Sandra Janusauskaite continued to demonstrate the speed and consistency that have made her one of the leading figures in the category. She qualified second and positioned herself perfectly for another serious challenge on race day.

Cléa Ulmer completed the top three on her return to competition. After time away from championship action, the French driver quickly rediscovered her rhythm and delivered an impressive performance against a highly competitive Queen field.

With Iocsak, Janusauskaite and Ulmer occupying the first three positions, Saturday’s qualifying session set up a fascinating battle for Sunday.

Pro2 Title Fight Takes a Dramatic Turn

The Pro2 championship arrived in Hungary with the title fight focused heavily on Drago Roglinov and Adam Vass. However, the battle took a dramatic turn before qualifying had even started.

Vass suffered technical problems with his Nissan S14, and those difficulties would continue throughout the entire weekend. Despite the efforts of the team, the car never operated at its full potential, leaving the Hungarian driver facing an uphill battle at his home event.

Roglinov took advantage by delivering another competitive performance, qualifying second and placing himself in a strong position to score the points he needed in the championship.

However, even Roglinov had to settle for a place behind the weekend’s new Hungarian sensation.

The newcomer produced a sensational qualifying run to claim pole position at his very first Drift Kings event. It was not simply an impressive debut—it was the arrival of a driver capable of immediately challenging the established names of the championship.

Levickas Proves the Driver Matters More Than the Car

The Pro Series produced another demonstration of Gediminas Levickas’ extraordinary adaptability.

With his main competition car unavailable, the Lithuanian was forced to use a backup BMW E36. Admittedly, it was still a formidable machine producing approximately 700 bhp, but changing cars before a major championship event is never an ideal situation.

Different steering response, balance, suspension behaviour and power delivery can completely change the way a driver must approach the circuit. Levickas adapted almost immediately.

His performance proved once again that while the machinery is important, the driver behind the wheel remains the decisive element. Levickas delivered an outstanding qualifying run to claim the Pro Series pole position.

Peter Revhelyi Completes a Dream Drift Kings Debut

Sunday began with the Pro2 battles and immediate championship consequences.

Adam Vass continued to struggle with his sick Nissan S14 and was unable to progress far into the competition. After entering the weekend at the front of the championship, the technical problems proved extremely costly.

Swiss surprise Simon D’Urso also continued his excellent campaign and moved into third position in the championship. His consistency has made him one of the unexpected success stories of the season.

However, nobody could stop Peter Revhelyi.

After securing pole position on Saturday, the Hungarian newcomer carried the same confidence into the battles. Revhelyi drove with exceptional commitment, producing aggressive lead runs and controlled, high-pressure chases in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

He completed a perfect weekend by taking victory in his first Drift Kings appearance.

Pole position and victory on debut is an extraordinary achievement in any championship. To accomplish it against an established international field at Máriapócs makes the performance even more remarkable.

Revhelyi was unquestionably the sensation of the Pro2 weekend, and after such an introduction, everyone is already waiting to see what he can produce when Drift Kings returns to Hungary for Round 4.

Iocsak Converts Queen Pole Into Victory

The Queen Series followed a similar pattern, with Natalia Iocsak converting her qualifying pole into an important race victory.

Iocsak looked calm and composed throughout the battles, demonstrating that her speed on Saturday was no isolated performance. She maintained accurate lines under pressure and gave her opponents very few opportunities to capitalise on mistakes.

Sandra Janusauskaite pushed her all the way to the finish. The Lithuanian never allowed Iocsak to relax, maintaining the pressure through the decisive stages and continuing to search for the small advantage that might have opened the door to victory.

However, Iocsak refused to give way.

Her pole position and race win represented a powerful return to the top step of the podium and reminded the entire paddock that she still possesses the speed, skill and competitive instinct required to win at the highest level.

Rain Creates a Treacherous Pro Series Battlefield

The Pro Series began under light rain but ended on a predominantly dry circuit, creating arguably the most complicated conditions of the entire weekend.

A drying track is often more difficult than a fully wet one. Grip levels can change from one corner to the next, with a dry racing line interrupted by wet patches capable of instantly unsettling the car. Drivers must constantly judge how much speed, angle and commitment the surface will accept.

Those hybrid conditions produced an unpredictable and technically demanding Pro competition.

One of the most anticipated battles arrived earlier than expected in the Top 16, when Round 2 winner Logan Postigo faced qualifying winner Gediminas Levickas.

Postigo had defeated Levickas during the French round, but Máriapócs offered the Lithuanian an opportunity for revenge. Both drivers recorded zero scores on their respective chase runs, meaning the decision came down to a direct comparison of their lead performances.

On that basis, Levickas was given the advantage and advanced to the next stage.

The victory eliminated one of the season’s leading drivers and confirmed Levickas as a major threat despite competing in his backup car.

Moscovciuc Makes His Mark

Valerio Moscovciuc also produced one of his strongest performances since joining the championship.

Driving his BMW 1M, the Moldovan has gradually become more comfortable with the Drift Kings format, judging criteria and level of competition. In Hungary, that progress became clearly visible.

Moscovciuc eliminated two drivers in extremely difficult track conditions and advanced to the Top 8. His combination of aggression and improved consistency made him one of the weekend’s standout performers.

His run eventually came to an end against Erik Lobmayer and the mighty Corvette, but reaching the quarter-finals represented another major step forward.

The Moldovan is adapting rapidly, and his Hungarian performance suggested that even stronger results could be coming during the second half of the season.

Hejda Returns With a V8-Powered PS13

Czech driver Jan Hejda also returned to Drift Kings competition with a V8-powered PS13.

Hejda, who finished second in France during the previous season, remains a popular and highly respected competitor. Although his latest campaign ended in the Top 16, his return strengthened an already competitive Pro field and provided another reminder of the depth of talent present at Round 3.

As the competition progressed, the leading contenders began to emerge.

Gediminas Levickas, Erik Lobmayer, Adrian Petricevic and Patrik Cselőtei secured their places in the Final Four, setting up two very different but equally compelling semi-finals.

Lobmayer Reaches His First Final of the Season

Levickas had already produced an exceptional weekend by taking pole position and eliminating Postigo, but his progress finally came to an end against Lobmayer.

Despite extracting remarkable performance from the backup BMW, Levickas could not resist the speed and pressure of the Corvette. Lobmayer delivered the stronger battle and booked his place in a Pro Series final for the first time this season.

It was an important breakthrough for the Hungarian driver.

Lobmayer has shown speed throughout the campaign, but converting that potential into a final appearance gave him a major result and a valuable collection of championship points.

Cselőtei and Petricevic Deliver an OMT Thriller

The second semi-final between Patrik Cselőtei and Adrian Petricevic was one of the highlights of the entire event.

Both drivers produced excellent lead runs and close, committed chases. With almost nothing separating them, the judges called for One More Time.

The repeat battle maintained the same exceptional standard. Across four lead runs and four chase runs, Cselőtei and Petricevic demonstrated precision, courage and remarkable consistency under enormous pressure.

Cselőtei eventually gained the smallest of advantages and opened the door to the final.

Petricevic nevertheless completed an excellent weekend by securing third position. His performance throughout the battles confirmed that he remains capable of challenging the championship’s fastest drivers in any conditions.