Bennet Ehrl signs for full NXT Gen Cup season
The one-off race weekend at Sachsenring last year gave him a taste for more electric racing. Bennet Ehrl is now set to return to the NXT Gen Cup full-time.
The German driver has spent the last two seasons in endurance racing, with a class podium finish to his name in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie.
However, his one-off appearance in the 2024 NXT Gen Cup at the demanding Sachsenring left a strong impression and provided him with valuable experience.
“It was incredibly fun and highly competitive. Joining mid-season was a great opportunity to get my first taste of NXT Gen Cup’s sprint race format. The tight wheel-to-wheel racing was intense, and I learned a lot from it,” said Bennet Ehrl.
With an early signing, Ehrl now has the chance to fully prepare and make his mark in this year’s championship.
“My goal for the upcoming season is to fight at the front of the pack while continuing to build on my experience,” Ehrl continues.
NXT Gen Cup founder Fredrik Lestrup was impressed by Ehrl’s debut last season:
“Bennet was really thrown in at the deep end when he made his debut at a very demanding racetrack. Despite that, he got up to speed quickly, which was impressive to see. Now that he has a full season ahead, we’re excited to see what he can achieve with proper preparation,” said Lestrup.
The NXT Gen Cup races alongside DTM—kicking off at Oschersleben, 25–27 April. All races will be broadcast LIVE on YouTube.
2025 NXT Gen Cup Calendar
12-13 April - Official Test Days - Gelleråsen Arena - Sweden
25-27 April - Oschersleben - Germany
04-06 July - Norisring - Germany
08-10 August - Nürburgring - Germany
22-24 August - Sachsenring - Germany
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.