Calvin de Groot crowned NXT Gen Cup champion after thrilling Hockenheim finale
20-year-old Calvin de Groot clinched the 2024 NXT Gen Cup title after an exciting championship battle that came down to the final lap of the Hockenheim season finale, edging out rival Victor Nielsen by just 10 points in the standings.
“It feels amazing, I’m so happy right now. Today has been incredibly stressful. Victor did an incredible job this weekend. I can’t thank Lukas enough; he fought hard for his position in the last race, which in turn helped me out as well. This means everything to me. I've been racing for 14 years, and this is my first title. After all the hard work, I’m speechless. It’s been an incredible season,” said Calvin de Groot.
"I’m not sure what’s next for me, but first, we’ll celebrate this. One thing I can promise, I won’t stop racing."
Victor Nielsen closed the gap to Calvin de Groot to just 6 points after winning the first race of the finale weekend. Starting from eighth in the deciding race, the Danish driver mounted a thrilling chase, hunting down his rival on the final lap. However, Calvin de Groot crossed the line first, securing the title.
“I'm not sad, but I'm not happy either. My goal at the start of the season was to finish in the top three, but being just six points behind going into the final race, I really wanted to win. It didn’t happen today, but one day, it will be my turn. Overall, I’m pleased with the season, and I’ll be back in some way next year. Huge congratulations to Calvin—he truly deserves it,” said Victor Nielsen.
Together, Calvin de Groot and Victor Nielsen claimed 12 of the 13 wins this season.
Swede Enzo Hallman finished the season with two podiums, securing third in the championship standings.
"I'm happy, but also a bit disappointed. I really wanted that win. Finishing third in the championship is still a great achievement. It’s been an incredible year with strong competitors, exciting races, and plenty of podiums. The season has been fantastic, especially racing alongside DTM, and everyone involved with the NXT Gen Cup has been amazing," said Enzo Hallman.
Lukas Stiefelhagen delivered a solid performance in the final race. The 17-year-old finished fourth in the overall standings.
Patricija Stalidzane concluded the season as the top female competitor in the series, securing an impressive top-five finish in the championship.
The 100% electric NXT Gen Cup has completed 13 races over four weekends in Germany, competing alongside DTM—Europe’s premier and most renowned racing series. The season featured thrilling races with 27 drivers representing nine different countries, all competing in their Hankook-shod LRT NXT1 cars.
News about the 2025 NXT Gen Cup season will be announced in due course!
Points and results
Standings
Results
2024 NXT Gen Cup entry list
# – Name – Nationality
2 – Greaham Hofmans - Netherlands
3 – Linus Stjernelund – Sweden
4 – Patricija Stalidzane – Latvia
7 – Enzo Hallman – Sweden
8 – Chantal Fugel – Germany
9 – Lukas Stiefelhagen – Netherlands
12 – Filip Bartoš – Czechia
15 – Theo Wieder – Germany
16 – Niklas Kalus – Germany
19 – Leon Arndt – Germany
21 – Siri Hökfelt - Sweden
23 – Laurenz Rühl - Germany
24 – Calvin de Groot – Netherlands
27 – Alexzander Kristiansson – Sweden
35 – Benjamin Mazatis – Germany
47 – Sophie Hofmann – Germany
50 – Victor Nielsen – Denmark
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 is celebrating 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.