Robert de Haan Crowned Champion as 36th German Carrera Cup Season Concludes in Thrilling Fashion

The 36th season of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland has officially drawn to a close, culminating in a spectacular awards gala. The season was marked by intense competition, with all four championship titles decided in the final race at Hockenheimring, underscoring the series' reputation for fierce racing.

Key Takeaways

• Robert de Haan secured the overall championship title.

• Sacha Norden claimed the rookie crown.

• Michael Schrey triumphed in the ProAm class.

• Schumacher CLRT clinched the team championship by a single point.

A Season of Fierce Competition

Dutch driver Robert de Haan, piloting a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for Proton Huber Competition, emerged as the overall champion. His teammate, fellow Dutchman Sacha Norden, secured the rookie title. In the ProAm category, Germany's Michael Schrey took home the trophy for Bonk Motorsport. The French team Schumacher CLRT made a remarkable debut, winning the team championship.

Thorsten Rückert, Project Manager of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland, hailed the season as one of the most thrilling in the series' history. "All four titles were decided only at the finale at Hockenheimring, and two of them came down to the final lap of the last race," he stated, expressing anticipation for the 2026 season which will feature 16 races across eight circuits in five countries with the new Porsche 911 Cup.

Standout Performances

Robert de Haan and Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti (Schumacher CLRT) were the dominant forces of the 2025 season. De Haan celebrated six race wins, four pole positions, and five fastest laps, earning him the "TAG Heuer Fastest Lap Award." Ghiretti, his French rival, achieved four victories, five fastest qualifying times, and four fastest laps.

Sacha Norden dominated the rookie classification, finishing as the highest-placed newcomer in nine of the 16 races. Michael Schrey capped off his long racing career by winning the ProAm championship exactly 19 years after securing the rookie title in the international Porsche Supercup.

Team Championship Decided by a Single Point

The team championship was a nail-biting affair, with Schumacher CLRT ultimately triumphing over Proton Huber Competition by a mere single point. Alessandro Ghiretti and Flynt Schuring contributed seven victories for the French team, while Robert de Haan was the sole victor for the Bavarian rivals, securing six wins.

Emerging Talent and Future Prospects

Porsche Deutschland continued its tradition of supporting young drivers through its Talent Pool development program, partnered with ADAC. Dutch driver Emely de Heus was the first female to join this initiative. Flynt Schuring was the most successful Talent Pool member, winning three races and finishing fourth overall. The 19-year-old Dutchman has been nominated for the Porsche Junior selection process, potentially following in the footsteps of previous Carrera Cup graduates like Theo Oeverhaus, Bastian Buus, and Laurin Heinrich.

Season Statistics and Sustainability

The 2025 season saw 45 drivers from 17 nations compete across 16 races. Germany and the Netherlands provided the largest contingents. The series also emphasized sustainability by using the synthetic fuel "DTM Pro Climate" at all race weekends, contributing to CO₂ emission reduction in motorsport.

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026 season promises further excitement with the introduction of the new Porsche 911 Cup, featuring aerodynamic enhancements and a more powerful 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering 382 kW (520 PS). The calendar includes 16 races across eight weekends, kicking off at Imola, Italy, as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).