Sim racer Sean Terre makes his motorsport debut in NXT Gen Cup
The days when karting was the only pathway into car racing are long gone. A prime example of this shift is 15-year-old sim racing prodigy Sean Terre, who is now set to make his real-world motorsport debut in NXT Gen Cup.
With an impressive track record, the young German has already made a name for himself in professional sim racing. Now, he is making the transition to real-world racing in NXT Gen Cup’s fully electric touring cars—without any prior experience in traditional motorsport. Terre represents a new wave of drivers who are bridging the gap between virtual and real-world racing.
“I’ve taken an unconventional path from the very beginning because I want to represent a new type of driver—one who hasn’t followed the traditional karting route but has instead spent thousands of hours in the simulator. What sets me apart is my ability to perform consistently under pressure, and I believe that skill could give me a crucial advantage on track,” said Sean Terre.
For NXT Gen Cup, Terre’s signing for the full season is yet another confirmation that its 'arrive and drive' concept and equal-performance philosophy make the championship an attractive platform for young drivers from diverse backgrounds in racing.
“We are delighted to have Sean Terre on board for this season. His achievements in the sim racing world have certainly impressed us. It will be fascinating to see how he applies those skills when stepping into the LRT NXT1 car,” said Fredrik Lestrup, founder of NXT Gen Cup.
When asked about his personal goals for the season, Terre has his sights primarily set on both learning and savouring the moment:
“My goal is to become the best rookie. Beyond that, I don’t want to set too many expectations. I’m certain this season will be the best year of my life, regardless of the results. The experiences I’ll gain will be invaluable. I’m fascinated by the future of motorsport and its innovations—this is exactly why NXT Gen Cup is the perfect platform for me,” Terre continues.
NXT Gen Cup, the world’s first electric junior touring car cup, will once again race alongside the 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.