Stiak Conquers Zandvoort: First Win of the Season in Thrilling Wet Race

In a thrilling display of skill and composure, Janne Stiak secured his first victory of the season at Circuit Zandvoort in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland. Battling unpredictable weather and a challenging track, Stiak navigated the treacherous conditions to claim a well-deserved win, marking his second career triumph in the series.

Stiak's Masterful Performance in Challenging Conditions

The race at Circuit Zandevoort was marked by dark clouds and intermittent showers, forcing drivers to make critical last-minute tire decisions. Despite the damp track, all competitors opted for slick tires. Janne Stiak, starting from the drier right side of the grid, capitalized on his advantageous position.

• Stiak, racing for the Italian Target team, seized the lead at Turn 1, overtaking pole-sitter Alessandro Ghiretti.

• He maintained his lead throughout the race, even as showers returned, demonstrating exceptional control and nerve.

• This victory marks Stiak's second career win in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland.

De Haan's Remarkable Charge and Podium Finishes

Championship leader Robert de Haan delivered a spectacular performance, overcoming a poor qualifying session to surge through the field. Starting from ninth, the Dutchman rapidly ascended the ranks.

• De Haan climbed to sixth place by the end of the first lap.

• He continued his charge, eventually finishing second, just behind Stiak.

• Ariel Levi secured his second third-place finish of the season, despite de Haan's relentless pressure.

Rookie and ProAm Successes

The challenging conditions also highlighted strong performances in the Rookie and ProAm categories.

• Sacha Norden claimed his fourth Rookie podium in five races, showcasing his adaptability in difficult conditions.

• Ahmad Alshehab clinched the ProAm category, taking the lead in the ProAm standings with a clean and controlled race.

Looking Ahead to Race Two

The excitement continues with Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti securing pole position for the sixth race of the season. He will be joined on the front row by points leader Robert de Haan, setting the stage for another thrilling encounter. Race two is scheduled for 11:35 AM and can be followed live on the Porsche Motorsport Hub and Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland's YouTube and Facebook channels.

Race 5 Results and Championship Standings

Position	Driver	Team	Time/Gap
1	Janne Stiak (DEU)	Target	16 laps
2	Robert de Haan (NLD)	Proton Huber Competition	+0.501 seconds
3	Ariel Levi (ISR)	Team GP Elite	+3.822 seconds
4	Flynt Schuring (NLD)	Schumacher CLRT	+4.704 seconds
5	Alessandro Ghiretti (FRA)	Schumacher CLRT	+5.830 seconds
6	Kas Haverkort (NLD)	Team GP Elite	+6.538 seconds

Championship Standings (after 5 of 16 races):

1. Robert de Haan (NLD/Proton Huber Competition): 95 points

2. Porsche Junior Alessandro Ghiretti (FRA/Schumacher CLRT): 80 points

3. Flynt Schuring (NLD/Schumacher CLRT): 64 points