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PCCF | Perrot and Jaubert win a lively round at Spa-Francorchamps

The Porsche Carrera Cup France concluded the first part of its 2025 season at Spa-Francorchamps. The legendary Belgian track once again offered a real challenge to the drivers. From La Source to Blanchimont, via Brussels, Pouhon and the inevitable Raidillon, the Spa circuit – once again – did not disappoint.

In qualifying, Mathys Jaubert continued his fine run from Dijon. After his two victories, Jaubert, who had competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans a week earlier, took both pole position. At the start of the first race, the Martinet by Alméras resident held off Louis Perrot (Schumacher CLRT). The Toulouse native with the black and gold car would not leave the leader’s alone for the entire race. As the former sim racer kept coming up to the N°16 car, he found a gap. After the safety car intervened to evacuate the car of Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity), Louis Perrot managed the last lap of the race to pass under the chequered flag as winner. When he got out of his car, he was unpleasantly surprised to learn that he had been given a five-second penalty. For a while, first place went to Mathys Jaubert. After reviewing the case, the stewards cancelled the penalty and Louis Perrot opened his Cup France victory record. Schumacher CLRT won for the first time in PCCF this year. The Martinet by Alméras driver took second place ahead of TFT Racing’s South African Keagan Masters. Marcus Amand (Schumacher CLRT) finished just off the podium ahead of Paul Cauhaupé (ABM).

For the first time this year, Chester Kieffer was beaten in the Rookie category. Enzo Joulié was the first to defeat the Luxembourger. The latter worked his way up to second place from the back of the grid after an incident on the first lap. The CLRT Schumacher resident fell just short of the Martinet by Alméras Andorran. Mathys Cappuccio (ABM) was back on the podium.

As in Burgundy, Marc Guillot and Jérôme Boullery shared Pro-Am victories. The Racing Technology driver was the first to pull the trigger. The two-time champion got the better of his rival in the closing stages of Race 1. Sylvain Noël’s team even made it a one-two with Cyril Caillo in second place. Third, the defending champion reacted the very next day, finding his way back to victory. Marc Guillot gave ABM a fourth victory in the category.

In the Am, the surprise came from Great Britain. In Race 1, Graham King (W.D.P Powered by NGT) got the better of the championship regulars. Jean-Philippe Gambaro (ABM) and Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) finished on the podium. TFT Racing’s driver won Race 2. After his two wins in Dijon, this new victory enabled him to take command of the standings. Jean-Philippe Gambaro and Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) joined him on the podium.

Porsche Carrera Cup France heads to Italy’s Adriatic coast, to Misano, for the fourth round of the season from July 17th to 20th.

PCCF | Mathys Jaubert continues Martinet by Alméras’ unbeaten run at Dijon

One month after the season opener in Barcelona, the Porsche Carrera Cup France returned to France, and more specifically to Burgundy. The second round of the year took place at Dijon-Prenois. It marked the return of Mathys Jaubert at the wheel of the N°16 Team Martinet by Alméras. The 2024 runner-up had missed the first meeting to take part in the European Le Mans Series with IDEC Sport.

Mathys Jaubert led the way in free practice, but was beaten by Marcus Amand in qualifying for Race 1. The CLRT Schumacher resident took his very first pole position in the championship. At the start, the Finn was not in the right place on the grid. He received a five-second penalty. Remaining in the lead, Marcus Amand set a blistering pace, but Mathys Jaubert managed to stay in the right window. Second under the chequered flag, the Martinet by Alméras driver finally overtook the poleman. Paul Cauhaupé (ABM), who has been impressively consistent since the start of the season, scored another good result by finishing third. Louis Perrot (Schumacher CLRT) was just off the podium. Hugo Chevalier (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) entered the top-5. On the grid for the second Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland race on Saturday morning, Marvin Klein had made an express trip to also line up in PCCF. The ABM driver started last after missing out on qualifying, but made a fine comeback to finish seventh.

Chester Kieffer continued his clear round in the Rookie class. The CLRT Schumacher resident won for the third time in succession, ahead of Joran Leneutre (Racing Technology). Karen Gaillard (Schumacher CLRT) was on the podium for the first time in her career. The Junior PCCF 2025 confirmed its rise to prominence.

The Pro-Am category offered the usual duel of the last two years. On his rival’s home turf, Jérôme Boullery (Racing Technology) won the first race ahead of Marc Guillot (ABM). Stung to the core, outgoing champion Marc Guillot retaliated on Sunday. The Dijon-born ABM man could celebrate a victory at home. Cyril Caillo (Racing Technology) finished third after a fine effort, having been struck down by a virus that had troubled him all weekend.

Following Eric Debard’s (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) one-two finish in Catalonia, Jordan Boisson followed suit in the Am class at Dijon. The TFT Racing driver got the better of Jean-Philippe Gambaro (ABM), who had taken both poles in the class, and Eric Debard by claiming a double victory.

The Porsche Carrera Cup France will travel to Spa-Francorchamps at the end of June (20-22) for the third round of the year.

PCCF | Oeverhaus and Martinet by Alméras kick off their 2025 season in style

Since 2023, the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit has become the preferred venue for the Porsche Carrera Cup France in April. For the third year in a row, a new season of competition began in Catalonia. The opening round provided the first takeaways. First and foremost, Martinet by Alméras will be a team to watch. This weekend, car No. 16 was driven by the 2025 Porsche Motorsport Junior, Théo Oeverhaus. The German was standing in for Mathys Jaubert, who was busy with his European Le Mans Series program. Right from qualifying, the newcomer to the French Cup made a strong impression by confidently claiming both pole positions. Despite constant pressure from Marvin Klein (ABM), he went on to win the first race. The two-time series champion had to settle for second place. ABM had reason to be satisfied with the team’s overall result, with Paul Cauhaupé also stepping onto the podium. South African Keagan Masters (TFT Racing) finished fourth, ahead of Chester Kieffer (CLRT Schumacher). The Luxembourger claimed his first rookie win, finishing ahead of Enzo Joulié (Martinet by Alméras) and Mathys Cappuccio (ABM).

Race 2 quickly swung in Théo Oeverhaus’s favor. With a strong start, the Martinet by Alméras driver took advantage of the battles behind him to break away at the front. Marvin Klein, Paul Cauhaupé, Keagan Masters, and Louis Perrot (Schumacher CLRT) engaged in a thrilling fight for the remaining podium places. The 2024 PCCF Junior, Paul Cauhaupé, emerged victorious from the pack to claim second place. Last year’s Rookie Vice-Champion, now racing for ABM, showed impressive speed early in the season—a promising sign for his second year in the championship. With complete control, Théo Oeverhaus secured a second victory ahead of the two ABM drivers, Paul Cauhaupé and Marvin Klein. Louis Perrot narrowly missed the podium, finishing ahead of Benjamin Paque (TFT Racing), who climbed from tenth to fifth.

Second in qualifying, Marcus Amand had hopes of strong results. Unfortunately, a technical non-compliance discovered after qualifying led to his disqualification from the session. Starting last in both races, the Finn managed to fight his way up to sixth and seventh place finishes. Chester Kieffer confirmed his strong rookie form by beating the same rivals as the day before. Fifth in the rookie category, 2025 PCCF Junior Karen Gaillard (Schumacher CLRT) had a challenging weekend but continues to gain valuable experience.

The Porsche Carrera Cup France will return to the track from May 9–11 for the second round of the season at the Dijon-Prenois circuit.

PCCF | A 35th Edition More Uncertain Than Ever

As the 2025 season of the Porsche Carrera Cup France dawns, 20 drivers are preparing to take the start of a 35th edition that promises to be more fiercely contested than ever. From Barcelona to Le Castellet, passing through the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, the dynamic Dijon-Prenois track, and the unique layouts of Misano-Adriatico and Valencia, the battle is already shaping up to be intense.

After two seasons in which Schumacher CLRT swept the Drivers’, Rookies’, and Teams’ titles, all eyes will naturally be on Côme Ledogar’s team. With Louis Perrot, 3rd overall in 2024, Marcus Amand, 2024 Rookie champion, and the two rookies Chester Kieffer and Karen Gaillard, the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup France Junior, there will be plenty of opportunities to dominate the standings.

But many others are eager to claim the title, and each team has a card to play. Vice-champion in 2024, Mathys Jaubert (Martinet by Alméras) will be a strong favorite and will aim for his first crown despite missing the first round. He will be replaced by Theo Oeverhaus (2025 Porsche Motorsport Junior). Over at TFT Racing, ambitions are high and clearly stated. With a duo of Keagan Masters and Benjamin Paque, the Gers-based team will be aiming for the top of the standings. The South African, last year’s Porsche Carrera Cup Italy champion, could achieve an unprecedented double, while the Belgian, Rookie champion in 2023, will be targeting the overall title.

Regular title contenders in the gentlemen drivers’ categories, ABM and Racing Technology will also be aiming high in 2025, with three Pro drivers for the Haute-Savoie-based team and one Pro driver for Sylvain Noël’s squad. Marvin Klein (Champion 2021 & 2022) and Paul Cauhaupé (2024 Porsche Carrera Cup France Junior) will support Mathys Cappuccio and be ABM’s key contenders. Meanwhile, Joran Leneutre will defend Racing Technology’s colors. Team Debard Automobiles by Racetivity, a newcomer in 2024, is strengthening its lineup with the return of Hugo Chevalier (2018 PCCF Junior). EST1, the new Estonian team in 2025, will field Alexander Reimann, a driver to watch for his PCCF debut.

While the overall category will be highly competitive, the other rankings are just as intense. In the Rookie category, five newcomers to the Porsche Carrera Cup France, including three from the Junior Programme, will try to succeed Marcus Amand. Karen Gaillard (Schumacher CLRT), Joran Leneutre (Racing Technology), and the very young but highly promising Mathys Cappuccio (ABM) will aim to stand out in a category that leaves little room for mistakes. Luxembourg’s Chester Kieffer (Schumacher CLRT), transitioning from French F4, and Andorra’s Enzo Joulié (Martinet by Alméras), the 2023 GT4 France champion, will undoubtedly make life difficult for them.

Among the gentlemen drivers, predicting the outcome in both categories is nearly impossible. With a trio of champions in the Pro-Am class—Marc Guillot (ABM, 2024 Pro-Am Champion), Jérôme Boullery (Racing Technology, 2022 & 2023 Pro-Am Champion), and Cyril Caillo (Racing Technology, 2024 Am Champion) battles will be fierce throughout a season where every result will count towards the final standings.

Finally, in the Am category, three drivers will be vying for the title: Jean-Philippe Gambaro (ABM), Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity), and Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing). These three men, who engaged in numerous duels last season, will be back on track with the title now within their grasp.

A 35th edition that promises to be just as unpredictable as it is thrilling, with plenty of twists and turns expected until the season finale at Circuit Paul Ricard in October 2025..

PCCF | 321 Perform joins the Porsche Carrera Cup France

The Porsche Carrera Cup France is delighted to announce the beginning of a collaboration between the championship and 321 Perform, a high-level training center for racing drivers.

Always eager to best prepare young talents for the professional careers they aspire to, the Porsche Carrera Cup France is partnering with 321 Perform starting in the 2025 season.

Always eager to best prepare young talents for the professional careers they aspire to, the Porsche Carrera Cup France is partnering with 321 Perform starting in the 2025 season.

This partnership will also benefit all gentlemen drivers in their pursuit of performance and progress behind the wheel of the 911 GT3 Cup.

Based near Annecy in Haute-Savoie, the center offers top-tier training specializing in physical, mental, and cognitive preparation for racing drivers. With state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies, founder Xavier Feuillée and his team apply a unique method that enhances athletes’ performance by addressing the human being as a whole. For over 20 years, numerous renowned drivers, such as Esteban Ocon and eight-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier, have trained there. This year, 321 Perform is active in multiple categories, including the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The center will play a role in the Training Camp and Junior Program organized annually by the Porsche Carrera Cup France. 321 Perform’s mission will be to assess the drivers’ physical performances as well as their psychological and cognitive abilities, ensuring the best possible support throughout the season.

Xavier Feuillée, Founder & Director of 321 Perform: “I am delighted to begin this collaboration with Porsche. We share common values and commitments, such as a passion for challenges, human adventures, and the training of young drivers. This partnership was a natural fit. We are eagerly awaiting the drivers, both on the track and at our center! The entire 321 Perform team joins me in warmly thanking the Porsche team for their trust.”

Christophe Servens, Head of Motorsport, Porsche France: “We had already collaborated with 321 Perform on various projects, which allowed us to appreciate their expertise and the valuable knowledge they can share with all our drivers. By strengthening our ties through this partnership, our goal is to enhance our support for young drivers and extend this assistance to our gentlemen drivers, who rank among the most competitive in all Carrera Cups worldwide.”