The battle for the 2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup crown is heating up. The four drivers at the top of the standings – Dutchman Robert de Haan (BWT Lechner Racing), Porsche Juniors Alessandro Ghiretti of France (Schumacher CLRT) and Germany’s Theo Oeverhaus (Proton Huber Competition), and Frenchman Marvin Klein (BWT Lechner) – have taken home a win each from the opening four rounds. Just 10.5 points separate them. In fifth place overall is Dutch driver Flynt Schuring (Schumacher CLRT), who has already clinched three rookie-class wins this season. The fight for team honours is just as tight, with Austria’s BWT Lechner Racing a mere 4.5 points ahead of the French squad Schumacher CLRT.
The stage is set for an electrifying fifth round of the 2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup at Spa-Francorchamps – a circuit that never fails to thrill drivers and motor racing fans alike. At 7.004 kilometres, the longest track on the calendar is packed with legendary passages, none more iconic than the uphill stretch between the “Eau Rouge” dip and “Raidillon,” or the ultra-fast left-hander at “Blanchimont.”
“Spa is unique, very long, very challenging and steeped in history,” enthuses Supercup points leader and Monaco winner Robert de Haan. “Aerodynamics play a huge role here, and the car setup makes a big difference. Heading to Belgium as the championship leader feels great. I’m approaching the race like any other: I’ll give it my all and hopefully qualify on the front row again. But the most important thing is to finish the race and earn points.”
“Spa is one of my favourite tracks. I always feel good there. My preparation is the same as always – fully focused,” says Porsche Junior Theo Oeverhaus. “Qualifying is likely to be incredibly tight again. Due to its length, Spa is one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar. To cover seven kilometres without a mistake is extremely difficult – but that’s exactly what’s required.”
“The black cars are always especially fast at Spa,” Oeverhaus adds, referring to Schumacher CLRT’s two Porsche entries. The 20-year-old German singles out Ghiretti and Schuring as the main contenders: “Beating them will be tough.” Indeed, Marvin Klein who drove for Côme Ledogar’s team made a lasting impact with his win at Spa last year on the Ardennes rollercoaster. “Our team is always very strong at Spa,” confirms Barcelona winner Alessandro Ghiretti. “The previous races have gone very well for us, and I’m just two points behind Robert de Haan. Anything is possible, especially at Spa. The Supercup is always so close that predictions are near impossible. Weather can also make all the difference. I love Spa, particularly the challenging ‘Eau Rouge’ – it’s almost flat-out, but not quite. A few weeks ago, I won a race at Spa in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland, and I’ll do everything I can to achieve the same success in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.”
30 Porsche 911 GT3 primed to thrill fans at Spa
Joining the 28 full-season entrants are two guest drivers, making a total of 30 cars on the grid for the Ardennes rollercoaster sprint race. The race will run over twelve laps (84.048 kilometres) or approximately 30 minutes plus one lap. “The first half of the season has left us hungry for more,” comments Oliver Schwab, Project Manager of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. “Four different winners in the first four races speak volumes. The gaps at the front are incredibly tight; none of the top drivers can afford to make any mistakes. We’re all excited about the race weekend alongside the Formula 1 World Championship at Spa-Francorchamps. This legendary circuit has written motorsport history, and it’s great to be part of it with the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.”
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
Built in 1921 and modified several times since, the demanding Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of Europe’s most historic racing venues. Today, the 7.004-kilometre track features 20 corners and an elevation change of around 100 metres, earning it the nickname the “Ardennes rollercoaster.” Located approximately 20 kilometres from the Belgian-German border, Spa-Francorchamps regularly draws a large crowd of German motorsport enthusiasts. One of the first of several key sections is the slow hairpin “La Source,” which leads downhill towards the legendary “Eau Rouge” and “Raidillon” sequence. This uphill left-right-left combination is considered one of the toughest corners in the international motorsport scene. Getting it just right is crucial, not least because it’s followed by the long “Kemmel” straight. It feeds directly into the right-left “Les Combes” chicane, where most of the overtaking occurs. Just before the braking point, the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars reach top speeds of around 270 km/h, while the average lap speed hovers close to 180 km/h.
TV and internet coverage of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
Round 5 of 2025 will be contested over 12 laps on Sunday (27.7.) from 11:45 CEST. TV channels Eurosport und Sky Sport as well as streaming service f1tv.formula1.com broadcast live. On the Porsche Motorsport Hub, also a live timing is available.
Schedule Spa-Francorchamps/BEL (all times CEST)
Friday, July 25
18:00 – 18:45 Uhr: Practice
Saturday, July 26
10:25 – 10:55 Uhr: Qualifying
Sunday, July 27
11:45 Uhr: Race (12 laps)
List of competitors and all information on the Porsche Motorsport Hub:
2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup calendar
16. – 18. May GP Emilia-Romagna, Imola (Italy)
22. – 25. May GP Monaco, Monte-Carlo
30. Mai – 1. June GP Spain, Barcelona
27. – 29. June GP Austria, Spielberg
25. – 27. July GP Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps
1. – 3. August GP Hungary, Budapest
29. – 31. August GP Netherlands, Zandvoort
5. – 7. September GP Italy, Monza