NXT Gen Cup kicks off 2025 season with four-race weekend at Oschersleben
The 2025 NXT Gen Cup season gets underway this weekend at Germany’s Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, 25–27 April. Now in its third year, the all-electric touring car championship once again runs alongside DTM, offering a unique blend of competitive racing, sustainability, and talent development.
Launched in 2023, NXT Gen Cup made history as the world’s first fully electric touring car series tailored specifically for junior drivers. The concept quickly gained traction—bridging the gap between karting and car racing for young talents, while also providing a competitive arena for more experienced drivers.
The series revolves around the LRT NXT1, a race car based on the MINI Cooper SE. Powered by a 30kWh battery and producing 230 horsepower, it features push-to-pass functionality and runs on Hankook Ventus TD tires. Charging solutions are provided by ABB E-mobility.
Diverse driver lineup blends experience and emerging talent
This season’s grid features competitors from seven countries, with a dynamic mix of returning drivers and fresh faces. Among them is Latvian Patricija Stalidzane, back after finishing fifth in last year’s standings. She made headlines in 2024 by finishing second at Sachsenring—becoming the first female driver in series history to claim a podium finish.
Sweden’s Siri Hökfelt enters her third consecutive season, as does Czech driver Filip Bartoš. Making their car racing debuts are 14-year-old Vera Jurland—matching the record as the youngest driver in series history—and 15-year-old sim racing sensation Sean Terre.
14-year-old Vera Jurland makes her car racing debut at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.
Another highlight on the grid in 2025 is Austria’s four-time Paralympian Andreas Kapfinger, competing in a specially adapted car equipped with hand-operated throttle and braking controls.
Dutch dominance at the official pre-season testing
Ahead of the season opener, the full grid took part in official pre-season testing at Sweden’s Gelleråsen Arena. Under sunny spring skies, the two-day test not only marked the on-track start of the season but also gave drivers valuable time to work closely with their engineers and mechanics.
Lukas Stiefelhagen topped the official pre-season test at Gelleråsen.
Across eight sessions, Dutch returnee Lukas Stiefelhagen impressed by topping the timesheets in seven of them.
Oschersleben – race weekend schedule
The Oschersleben round marks the first of four championship weekends in 2025. The event features four races—two on Saturday and two on Sunday—with qualifying sessions each morning. Track action begins on Friday with two free practice sessions.
All races will be streamed LIVE on YouTube, complete with expert commentary and in-depth insights.
Schedule - NXT Gen Cup Oshersleben
Times in CEST
Friday 25th April
13:00-13:20 – Free Practice 1
17:05-17:25 – Free Practice 2
Saturday 26th April
08:45-09:05 – Qualification 1
12:15 – Race 1 (20 min)
16:35 – Race 2 (20 min)
Sunday 27th April
08:45-09:05 – Qualification 2
12:15 – Race 3 (20 min)
16:35 – Race 4 (20 min)
NXT Gen Cup entry list 2025
# – Name – Nationality
02 – Andreas Kapfinger – Austria
04 – Patricija Stalidzane – Latvia
05 – Bennet Ehrl – Germany
07 – Julian Würtele – Germany
09 – Lukas Stiefelhagen – Netherlands
12 – Filip Bartoš – Czechia
15 – Theo Wieder – Germany
17 – Viviann Ehrl – Germany
19 – Alex Gustafsson – Sweden
21 – Siri Hökfelt – Sweden
22 – Lennart Wolf – Germany
23 – Laurenz Rühl – Germany
33 – Sean Terre – Germany
35 – Benjamin Mazatis – Germany
48 – Sophie Hofmann – Germany
67 – Maxim Dacher – Germany
71 – Philipp Dietrich – Austria
73 – Linda Frey – Liechtenstein
99 – Vera Jurland – Sweden/Denmark
2025 NXT Gen Cup Calendar
25-27 April - Oschersleben - Germany
04-06 July - Norisring - Germany
08-10 August - Nürburgring - Germany
22-24 August - Sachsenring - Germany
19-20 September - Swedish Junior Championship - Mantorp Park - Sweden
About NXT Gen Cup
The NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with DTM and is organised through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.
About DTM
DTM is Europe’s premier and best-known racing series and celebrated its 40th birthday in 2024. As one of the most competitive racing series, DTM features seven prestigious brands in its anniversary season. The DTM has a German core, but a strong international fan base. Races are broadcasted live in 150 territories. The series is also a leader in sustainable motorsport. For the second season, all cars are powered by a sustainable fuel made of 50% renewable components. Not only the cars racing in DTM are in the centre of sustainable projects. For the events itself the ADAC as promoter of the DTM offers innovations like an initiative to reduce plastic waste and a digital carpool solution, which has been recognised and awarded by the FIA.