The unseen side of a racing season at the highest level 🫣
16 race weekends. Two championships. A year that demanded more than ever before.
After an incredible 2024 season, where I won the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux title, I knew it was time to take the next big step in my career.
2025 was my first full season in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italy and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Two top-tier series, filled with factory drivers and champions with years of experience.
A rookie season I’m proud of, which was packed with challenges that no one sees.
What people do see: the circuits, the highlights, and the posts on social media. What they don’t see: the endless preparation, back-to-back race weekends, brand campaigns, constant pressure to perform, and the financial puzzle behind the scenes.
The budget for this season still isn’t fully covered. Almost every weekend, I raced with that thought in the back of my mind: “Dirk, don’t take that risk — a crash could end everything.” This season brought a lot of stress, but even more resilience.
At the same time, I built new partnerships this year that I’m truly grateful for the companies that believe in the value I create throughout my racing season. Without their support, this year simply wouldn’t have been possible. 🙏
And while the current season isn’t even over yet… I’m already working on 2026. Sponsorship talks. Strategy. Planning. Because at this level, next year starts now.
There’s no safety net. No certainty. Only drive, courage, and a plan. That’s what makes this journey so raw — and so beautiful.
This year was a year of learning. Not just as a driver, but as an entrepreneur, a brand, and a person. And despite all the challenges, I’m proud. Of every race. Every partner. Every step forward. 💪
Dirk Schouten
The unseen side of a racing season at the highest level 🫣
16 race weekends.
Two championships.
A year that demanded more than ever before.
After an incredible 2024 season, where I won the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux title, I knew it was time to take the next big step in my career.
2025 was my first full season in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italy and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
Two top-tier series, filled with factory drivers and champions with years of experience.
A rookie season I’m proud of, which was packed with challenges that no one sees.
What people do see: the circuits, the highlights, and the posts on social media.
What they don’t see: the endless preparation, back-to-back race weekends, brand campaigns, constant pressure to perform, and the financial puzzle behind the scenes.
The budget for this season still isn’t fully covered. Almost every weekend, I raced with that thought in the back of my mind:
“Dirk, don’t take that risk — a crash could end everything.”
This season brought a lot of stress, but even more resilience.
At the same time, I built new partnerships this year that I’m truly grateful for the companies that believe in the value I create throughout my racing season.
Without their support, this year simply wouldn’t have been possible. 🙏
And while the current season isn’t even over yet…
I’m already working on 2026.
Sponsorship talks. Strategy. Planning. Because at this level, next year starts now.
There’s no safety net. No certainty.
Only drive, courage, and a plan.
That’s what makes this journey so raw — and so beautiful.
This year was a year of learning.
Not just as a driver, but as an entrepreneur, a brand, and a person.
And despite all the challenges, I’m proud.
Of every race. Every partner. Every step forward. 💪
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Thank you to my partners ❤️
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