Lennart Wolf joins growing NXT Gen Cup grid for 2025
NXT Gen Cup is excited to announce yet another promising newcomer to the 2025 grid: German talent Lennart Wolf will make his electric racing debut, competing full-time in the 100% electric touring car championship, starting at Oschersleben on 25–27 April.
Wolf’s racing career began in karting, where he secured multiple championship titles. The Braunschweig native then transitioned to car racing, claiming the 2019 NATC Youngster Cup. Now, 2025 marks a new chapter in his career as he takes on the challenge of electric racing.
“I see joining the 2025 NXT Gen Cup as an opportunity to open a new chapter in my racing career and gain a unique experience in an electric race car,” said Lennart Wolf.
For the past five seasons, the 23-year-old has competed in the DMV BMW 318ti Cup, where he has gained valuable experience on several tracks featured on the 2025 NXT Gen Cup calendar—something he believes will serve as a strong foundation.
“I know three of the four tracks on the 2025 calendar, and that experience—especially my knowledge of the key corners—will give me a solid base. I’m excited to see how the NXT Gen Cup car behaves in certain sections and whether it presents any surprises. We’ll see! My goal is, of course, to race at the front. If I thought otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. The title is my main focus because more than anything, I want to become a professional race driver,” Wolf continued.
Wolf’s entry adds yet another strong competitor to the 2025 NXT Gen Cup grid. Despite being a rookie in the series, he brings a wealth of racing experience.
“We first met Lennart when NXT Gen Cup raced at Oschersleben in 2023, and after two years of hard work, he has now made it to the grid. It’s motivating to see drivers achieve their goals, and now we will support him in reaching the sporting targets he has set for himself. He brings experience, knows the tracks, and we’re excited to see what he can achieve!” said Fredrik Lestrup, founder of NXT Gen Cup.
NXT Gen Cup, the world’s first electric junior touring car series, will once again race alongside DTM—Europe’s premier and best-known racing series—over four race weekends from April to August.
Interested in joining NXT Gen Cup? Learn more here.
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.