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PCCF | The 35th season of the Porsche Carrera Cup France will feature regulars and returning tracks

On the eve of the final sprint of the 2024 season, the Porsche Carrera Cup France unveils its 2025 calendar. The new 2025 season will give championship drivers the opportunity to shine on famous French and European tracks that have already contributed to the championship’s reputation.

It promises to be an historic reunion. As winter will draw to a close, the entire paddock will head to Catalonia for two days of testing at the Barcelona circuit on 4 and 5 March.

It’s the ideal place to prepare for the launch of the 2025 season, since the first round will also take place on the Barcelona-Catalunya track (4-6 April). As in the 2024 season, the Porsche Carrera Cup France will make its debut on the opening race of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS).

FFSA GT4 France will once again play host to Dijon-Prenois (May 9-11). However, the category will be coming to Burgundy earlier than in 2024. Located just behind the Catalan meeting, the Dijon track will provide a second glimpse of the forces at play. It’s also an opportunity for French fans to see the drivers on French tarmac.

Spa-Francorchamps will keep the same place in the 2025 calendar. The teams will be heading to Belgium from 20th to 22nd of June as part of the SRO SpeedWeek. With its lively races, sublime videos and unique photos, the track nestling in the Belgian Ardennes is sure to delight all PCCF fans. At the end of this weekend, the first part of the season will be over, but it will not yet be time for a holiday.

Fans, drivers and teams will have to wait until the end of the fourth round to take a rest. From 18th to 20th of July, the second half of the year kicks off in Misano (Italy). The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli has not been visited by the championship since 2019. On the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the summer heat, the 992 GT3 Cup cars will prove their worth on the 4.226-kilometre track.

As in Italy, the Porsche Carrera Cup France will join the GT World Challenge Europe paddock in Valencia (Spain), the scene of the fifth meeting of the 2025 season (September 19-21). The Ricardo Tormo circuit was already on the programme in 2022.

Who will add their name to the list of Porsche Carrera Cup France winners? The answer will be given at the end of the last two races of the season. These will take place at Paul Ricard at the same time as the FFSA GT4 France final (3-5 October). In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the champions will be crowned at the end of a promising year in terms of spectacle and battles on the track.

Porsche Carrera Cup France 2025 Calendar

• 04/03 – 05/03 : Official Tests – Barcelone
• 04/04 – 06/04 : Barcelone – ELMS (Races 1 & 2)
• 09/05 – 11/05 : Dijon-Prenois – FFSA GT4 France (Races 3 & 4)
• 20/06 – 22/06 : Spa-Francorchamps – SRO SpeedWeek (Races 5 & 6)
• 18/07 – 20/07 : Misano – GT World Challenge Europe (Races 7 & 8)
• 19/09 – 21/09 : Valence – GT World Challenge Europe (Races 9 & 10)
• 03/10 – 05/10 : Paul Ricard – SRO Festival (Races 11 & 12)

PCCF | A successfull resumption for Alessandro Ghiretti at Dijon-Prenois

With the summer break over, the Porsche Carrera Cup France returned to the historic Dijon-Prenois circuit. Six years after its last visit, the championship brought its 992 GT3 Cup cars to the Burgundy circuit for the first time. Although he was new to the track at the wheel of the Porsche, Alessandro Ghiretti was quick to get into the rhythm. In qualifying, the Porsche Motorsport Junior 2024 claimed his seventh and eighth pole positions of the year. Race 1, contested on Saturday afternoon, saw the overall leader triumph once again after 30 minutes in complete control. However, the battle for second place was fierce. It pitted Mathys Jaubert (Martinet by Alméras) against Louis Perrot (CLRT Schumacher). The PCCF 2023 junior and the former simracer kept at it, but the former held the advantage under the chequered flag. Despite a stint in the gravel trap, which kept him out of the fight for the top-3, Marvin Klein (ABM) managed to climb back up to fourth place. The only rookie to have won only once so far, Marcus Amand (Schumacher CLRT) added a second success in the category. The Franco-Finnish driver came out on top after a tough but fair battle with Paul Cauhaupé (CLRT Schumacher). The PCCF 2024 junior had taken pole. Victor Bernier (Martinet by Alméras) was third.

Once again on the highest spot on the grid in Race 2, Alessandro Ghiretti pulled away perfectly.Lap after lap, his pace increased.He finished the job without a moment’s hesitation to claim his seventh victory in eight races.For the third time in four meetings, he took two wins, two poles and two fastest laps.Marvin Klein’s second place made ABM deliriously happy.For the first time in their history, the Haute Savoie-based team placed one of its cars on the overall podium.The two-time champion of the discipline, his team-mates and the members of the team jumped for joy after this collective triumph.It was undoubtedly one of the finest achievements of their career to date.The two rivals from the previous day found themselves in a battle for the last step of the podium.And just as on Saturday, Mathys Jaubert refused to give in to Louis Perrot, who was as aggressive as ever.On braking into the first bend and in the subsequent sequences, the CLRT Schumacher resident was able to close the gap on the driver in front of him several times, without ever gaining a significant advantage.Starting from ninth place, Marcus Amand made up ground on Paul Cauhaupé, who was fifth at the start, in the opening laps.The battle was intense, but the previous day’s winner once again got the better on the rookie battle.With this double win, the N°99 rider gains important points in the Rookie classification.

The Pro-Am category became a duel between Marc Guillot and Jérôme Boullery.On home soil, the ABM driver was determined to shine.Neck and neck throughout the two races, the Dijon-born driver emerged victorious from his battle with the two-time Racing Technology champion.Cyril Caillo (Racing Technology) dominated the Am category from Friday to Sunday.Jean-Philippe Gambaro (CLRT Schumacher) finished twice behind him, while Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) and Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) shared third place.

The Porsche Carrera Cup France will be back in just two weeks’ time, at the Mugello circuit on 27-28-29 September.

PCCF | Alessandro Ghiretti on top in Belgium

The Porsche Carrera Cup France travelled to the Belgian Ardennes for the third round of the 2024 season. The championship drivers had a great time on the legendary but difficult Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Alessandro Ghiretti arrived as the championship leader and made a big impact in qualifying. The Schumacher CLRT resident took both poles, more than nine tenths clear of his runner-up! On Saturday evening, the Junior Porsche Motorsport 2024 converted his pole into victory thanks to a very good race pace. Present this weekend with Martinet by Alméras, Dylan Pereira took second place. The 2022 Porsche Supercup champion was unable to catch the day’s winner. Rounding off the podium was regional contender Benjamin Paque. On home soil, the Belgian was keen to show what he could do. Mission accomplished with a first overall podium in Cup France this season for TFT Racing and its driver. Paul Cauhaupé was very solid in defence, particularly against Florian Latorre (ABM), and opened his victory account in the Rookie category. CLRT Schumacher’s Junior PCCF 2024, who had been learning the ropes in Barcelona and performed well on one lap at Paul Ricard, confirmed his form in the race. In the top-10, Marcus Amand (Schumacher CLRT) and Victor Bernier (Martinet by Alméras) finished on the category podium.

Poleman in race 2, Alessandro Ghiretti saw his young team-mate, Paul Cauhaupé, move up to the front row alongside him. A situation the rookie had never experienced before. Nevertheless, he got off to a perfect start and followed in the wake of the leader. On the brakes at Les Combes, contact between several cars sent Louis Rousset into a spin. First Marc Guillot (ABM) and then Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) collided with the Martinet/Forestier Racing driver. It was a serious incident, from which everyone escaped unscathed, but which necessitated the appearance of the safety car. After around ten minutes behind the Taycan GTS, Alessandro Ghiretti got the pack moving again. The N°11 driver managed the end of the race to end his weekend in the best possible way with another victory. Five minutes from the chequered flag, Dylan Pereira suffered a puncture on the Combes straight. The Luxembourger, who had been in second place, saw his hopes of getting back on the grid dashed. Paul Cauhaupé was propelled into second place. A great defender, he resisted Benjamin Paque’s assaults to claim his first overall podium and another rookie victory. This second success in the category reserved for beginners puts him right back in the fight for the title. In the second half of the season, the PCCF 2024 Junior will be a credible contender for victory every weekend. Third under the chequered flag, Benjamin Paque received a five-second penalty. Mathys Jaubert (Martinet by Alméras), winner of one of the two races at Paul Ricard, took advantage. The Rookie top-3 was the same as in Race 1.

Racing Technology swept the board in the Pro-Am and Am categories! In their respective categories, Jérôme Boullery and Cyril Caillo won the weekend’s two races after taking pole positions. The former is doing very well in the championship, while Marc Guillot (ABM) had a more difficult time, finishing third on Saturday and retiring on Sunday. In his first race in the category, Sébastien Poisson (ABM) finished on the podium twice. In the Am category, Eric Debard (Debard Automobiles by Racetivity) had two top-three finishes, while Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) and Jean-Philippe Gambaro (Schumacher CLRT) were also rewarded.

The summer break will give way to the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup. The Porsche Carrera Cup France will return to the track in September, from 13 to 15, on the Dijon circuit.

PCCF | Jaubert takes his first victory

The second round of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup France season lived up to all its promises at Paul Ricard. The star of the Barcelona weekend, Alessandro Ghiretti, immediately set the tone in qualifying. By a margin of 26 thousandths of a second, the Schumacher CLRT driver claimed both pole positions. On Saturday afternoon, the Junior Porsche Motorsport 2024 took advantage of its grid position to win Race 1. Despite having to deal with a safety car restart caused by Louis Perrot (CLRT Schumacher) rolling over, and having to give his rivals an important tow on the Mistral’s interminable straight, the championship leader triumphed for the third time in a row. Mathys Jaubert (Martinet by Alméras) finished second. The top-3 was completed by a rookie! Marcus Amand (Schumacher CLRT), eighth at the start, took the overall podium on his third PCCF start after a smart and well-managed race. The former single-seater driver also won his class ahead of Paul Cauhaupé (Schumacher CLRT) and the young Belgian Kobe Pauwels (SpeedLover), who was a guest driver at this second round of the championship. The latter took advantage of the disqualification of Victor Bernier (Martinet by Alméras) for failing to comply with the tyre regulations.

Once again side by side on the front row in race 2, Alessandro Ghiretti and Mathys Jaubert went head to head on the track. At the early stages of the race, the PCCF 2023 Junior got the better of his rival in the final bend. The two then engaged in a constant battle, with the Schumacher CLRT driver constantly attacking to push the leader into error. A little too aggressive, he went off the track several times and was given a five-second penalty. Warned by his team, Mathys Jaubert gave the lead back to his runner-up and then followed his pace to stay in the right window. It was a strategy that paid off, as it enabled the Martinet by Alméras driver to claim his first win in the category. After 3 podium finishes this year, without ever reaching the top step, last season’s PCCF Junior finally heard the Marseillaise ring out in his honour. Philippe Alméras’ men even scored a one-two thanks to a fine performance from Victor Bernier. Battling throughout the race with Paul Cauhaupé and Benjamin Paque (TFT Racing), the N°17 also discovered the joys of a first overall podium. At the same time, he claimed a third rookie victory ahead of Marcus Amand and Kobe Pauwels.

In Pro-Am, the most consistent driver is Jérémie Lesoudier. Although he didn’t win, the TFT Racing driver finished second twice. The other entrants had mixed fortunes. Marc Guillot (ABM) and Jérôme Boullery (Racing Technology) won one race and retired from the other, both due to radiator failure. Eric Debard dominated the Am category. Pole positions went to Cyril Caillo (Racing Technology) but the Debard Automobiles by Racetivity driver won both races, his first victories in the championship. Jean-Philippe Gambaro (Schumacher CLRT), Jordan Boisson (TFT Racing) and Cyril Caillo took it in turns to finish in the top-3.

After the South of France, the PCCF paddock will be in the Belgian Ardennes, at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit from 21 to 23 June.

PCCF | Ghiretti starts with a perfect record

The opening round of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup France season took place on the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, setting the tone for a promising year full of surprises. The battle for the title has already begun, and one driver is the man to beat. Double poleman, winner of both races and author of two fastest race laps, Alessandro Ghiretti left his mark on this first meeting. The new Schumacher CLRT driver added two more to his list of achievements at the circuit which saw him claim his first PCCF successes last year. Alessandro Ghiretti started from the front in Race 1, ahead of Mathys Jaubert (Martinet by Alméras), who finished on the second step of the podium. Louis Perrot, who also joined CLRT Schumacher this winter, started his new adventure with a podium finish. Victor Bernier, who had been battling it out with two-time champion Marvin Klein (ABM) for a long time, began his GT career with a fine top-five finish and a victory in the Rookie category. Marcus Amand (Schumacher CLRT) and Junior Porsche Carrera Cup France 2024 driver Paul Cauhaupé (Schumacher CLRT) rounded off the top-3 in the class.

The following day, Alessandro Ghiretti was back on the top of the grid. The Junior Porsche Motorsport 2024 was hoping to repeat the success of the previous day by opening up an unbridgeable gap to his pursuers. However, Mathys Jaubert thwarted his plans by coming up on the outside of the poleman during the first braking manoeuvre. He emerged from the first series of corners in the lead of the race, but having passed through the escape route following contact, leading to turn three. This manoeuvre forced him to give up his position to his rival. While waiting for the Martinet by Alméras driver to make his move, Alessandro Ghiretti tried to attack him, putting in some fine passing moves at the start of the race. Once back in the lead, the N°11 took off for another victory. The battle continued between Mathys Jaubert and Louis Perrot. The latter came out on top and finished second, giving Schumacher CLRT a one-two finish. Marvin Klein (ABM) finished fourth ahead of Victor Bernier. The Martinet by Alméras rookie also won his second Rookie title.

The Pro-Am category was entirely dominated by Marc Guillot. Having joined ABM in the off-season, the reigning vice-champion found his rival from last year: Jérôme Boullery (Racing Technology). The two-time defending champion had to make do with second place. Jérémie Lesoudier (TFT Racing) occupied the last steps of the podium in Barcelona. In the Am, the laurels promised to the winner went to Cyril Caillo (Racing Technology). After taking part in last year’s Porsche Sprint Challenge France, he made his PCCF debut with two solid victories. The second round of the season will take place on the Paul Ricard circuit in the Var from May 3 to 5. It’s an opportunity for the Barcelona winners to follow up their successes, and for the others to confirm the fine promise they showed during the Catalan weekend.