Austria's Red Bull Ring Set to Host Decisive Porsche Carrera Cup Showdown

The penultimate round of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland season is set to unfold at Austria's iconic Red Bull Ring, with the championship battle poised for a dramatic conclusion. Championship leader Alessandro Ghiretti holds a significant points advantage, but rivals are eager to close the gap on the challenging Styrian circuit.

Key Takeaways

• Alessandro Ghiretti leads the championship by 34 points heading into the Austrian round.

• Flynt Schuring, the Rookie Champion, is a strong contender for victories.

• Michael Schrey is comfortably leading the ProAm classification.

• Schumacher CLRT has a strong chance to secure the Teams' title.

• The Rookie standings are incredibly tight, separated by just one point.

Title Fight Intensifies

Championship leader Alessandro Ghiretti of France extended his lead at the Sachsenring with a victory and a second-place finish. His closest competitor, Robert de Haan from the Netherlands, faced difficulties in both races, leaving him trailing Ghiretti by 34 points. Ghiretti expressed confidence in his ability to defend his lead at the Red Bull Ring, a track where he and his team are very familiar.

Contenders and Rookies

Adding to the excitement, Flynt Schuring, a driver from the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland Talent Pool and newly crowned Rookie Champion of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, is expected to be a strong contender for victory. Schuring, who secured his first Carrera Cup win at the Red Bull Ring last year, has already achieved three victories this season and sits fourth in the overall standings.

In the ProAm classification, Michael Schrey of Germany holds a commanding 36-point lead over his nearest rival, Ahmad Alshehab, thanks to seven class victories. The Teams' standings see Schumacher CLRT, in their debut season, holding a 37-point advantage over Dutch squad GP Elite, positioning them well to claim the title.

The Rookie standings promise a nail-biting finish, with only a single point separating the leader from their closest competitor. Talent Pool driver Joseph Warhurst has significantly closed the gap to leader Sacha Norden.

Track and Technology

Thorsten Rückert, Project Manager of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland, anticipates an exciting qualifying session and thrilling races, highlighting the Red Bull Ring's overtaking opportunities and the close competition seen last season. The series continues its commitment to sustainability by utilizing the synthetic fuel “DTM Pro Climate” across all race weekends.

The Red Bull Ring, with its roots in the Österreichring opened in 1969, has undergone significant modernization and currently measures 4.326 kilometers. Fans can follow all the action live with English commentary on the Porsche Motorsport Hub and various social media channels.

Event Schedule

Friday, September 12th: Practice: 12:10 – 13:10 hrs Qualifying: 17:15 – 17:50 hrs

Saturday, September 13th: Race 1: 10:45 hrs (30 minutes plus 1 lap)

Sunday, September 14th: Race 2: 11:20 hrs (30 minutes plus 1 lap)

Current Standings (After 12 of 16 Races)

Position	Driver	Country	Team	Points	Wins
1	Alessandro Ghiretti	FRA	Schumacher CLRT	208	4
2	Robert de Haan	NLD	Proton Huber Competition	174	3
3	Huub van Eijndhoven	NLD	Team GP Elite	139	-
4	Flynt Schuring	NLD	Schumacher CLRT	138	3
5	Theo Oeverhaus	DEU	Bonk Motorsport	136	-
6	Ariel Levi	ISR	Team GP Elite	133	-