Boerekamps Stuns Field, Claims Victory Over De Haan in Porsche Carrera Cup Thriller

Newcomer Wouter Boerekamps delivered a stunning performance at the Red Bull Ring, taking a commanding victory in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland. He outpaced title contender Robert de Haan, who fought his way up to second place. The race significantly tightened the championship standings ahead of the season finale.

Key Takeaways

• Wouter Boerekamps, a last-minute replacement driver, secured a dominant win.

• Robert de Haan climbed from ninth to second, closing the gap in the championship.

• Championship leader Alessandro Ghiretti endured a difficult race, finishing 13th.

• Huub van Eijndhoven, who started on pole, was penalized for track limit violations, dropping to third.

• All four championship titles will be decided at the Hockenheim season finale.

Boerekamps' Dominant Debut

Boerekamps, a Dutchman, made an immediate impact by overtaking his teammate Huub van Eijndhoven early in the race. He then led from the front, showcasing impressive pace. "Two wins in two Porsche series within seven days – that’s just incredible," Boerekamps commented, having also won the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup finale the previous weekend. He credited his success to having fresh tires for the race, allowing him to push from the start.

De Haan's Charge and Ghiretti's Setback

Robert de Haan, the current championship runner-up, demonstrated a strong recovery drive. Starting from ninth on the grid, the Proton Huber Competition driver navigated through the field to secure second place. "Without Huub’s penalty I would probably have been third," de Haan admitted, "But I’ll gladly take the extra points. Now I’ll give everything at the finale to try and catch Alessandro."

Meanwhile, series leader Alessandro Ghiretti experienced a challenging race. After starting third, the Porsche Junior was involved in multiple battles and incurred three penalty laps for exceeding track limits, ultimately finishing 13th. This result reduced his championship lead over de Haan to just twelve points.

Van Eijndhoven's Penalty and Other Class Victories

Huub van Eijndhoven, who had started from pole position, appeared set for second place until late in the race. However, repeated track limit violations resulted in a "penalty lap," allowing de Haan to easily pass him. Van Eijndhoven ultimately finished third. "A one-two would have been great for the team, but at least I held onto a podium," he stated.

In the Talent Pool category, Flynt Schuring was the best-placed driver, making up 13 positions to finish sixth. Matheus Ferreira secured victory in the rookie class, marking his third win of the season. Michael Essmann claimed the win in the ProAm category, with Michael Schrey finishing second to maintain his class lead.

Championship Showdown at Hockenheim

The dramatic events at the Red Bull Ring mean that all four championship titles – Drivers, ProAm, Rookies, and Teams – will be decided at the season finale. The doubleheader event at Hockenheim on October 4-5 will feature a close contest between Schumacher CLRT and GP Elite for the Teams' championship, alongside the intense battle for the drivers' title.

Race 14 Results (Top 3):

1. Wouter Boerekamps (NLD/Team GP Elite)

2. Robert de Haan (NLD/Proton Huber Competition)

3. Huub van Eijndhoven (NLD/Team GP Elite)

Championship Standings (Top 2):

1. Alessandro Ghiretti (FRA/Schumacher CLRT) - 231 points

2. Robert de Haan (NLD/Proton Huber Competition) - 219 points