German TV star Matthias Killing joins NXT Gen Cup at Sachsenring
German TV star and DTM host Mattias Killing from ProSieben will be behind the wheel of an NXT Gen Cup car this weekend at Sachsenring. He’s filming a special segment for the DTM broadcast, showcasing the 100% electric junior touring car championship.
"My main goal is to have fun and enjoy an incredible experience as a race driver. In my job, it’s important to understand how a driver feels. What two, five, or even ten seconds truly mean on the track,” said Matthias Killing.
“It’s all about pushing the limits. DTM drivers have been doing that their entire lives. It’s their job. Mine is different, but it's amazing to experience it firsthand.”
“It’s also fascinating to see how the NXT Gen Cup helps develop young drivers for the future."
The NXT Gen Cup races together with the DTM - Europe’s premier and best-known racing series - at the Sachsenring this weekend and all races are broadcast LIVE on YouTube.
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.