Young talent Månz Thalin returns for second NXT Gen Cup season
Månz Thalin was one of the youngest drivers to race in NXT Gen Cup last year at the age of 15 and the Swedish driver is back for his second season in 2024 when the 100% electric championship enters the international scene with ABB FIA Formula E and DTM.
"I'm thrilled to be back for my second NXT Gen Cup season, especially as the championship is going international with an amazing calendar," said Månz Thalin.
Månz Thalin finished eleventh overall during this debut season with a fifth place finish at the legendary Nürburgring as his so far best result.
And the now 16-year-old made his racing debut less than a year prior to joining NXT Gen Cup, taking major steps forward throughout 2023.
"I had a really steep learning curve last year as it was only my second season in racing with a lot to learn," said Månz Thalin.
"And I did learn plenty, taking gradual steps forward. 2024 will mean even more new things, but I definitely feel ready for the challenge. To race on the international stage in front of Formula E and DTM is motivating me like crazy and I can't wait to get going!"
The 2024 NXT Gen Cup season starts on April 13-14 with the Italian ABB FIA Formula E World Championship round at Misano for a total of six race weekends.
"It's great to see Månz back with us for 2024. I think he took strong steps forward during his debut season and matured as a driver. We will follow his progress closely this year as he will face another level of challenges on international circuits," said Fredrik Lestrup, NXT Gen Cup founder.
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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 Formula E and 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 Formula E
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation. The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About DTM
DTM is Europe’s premier and best-known racing series and is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024. As one 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 center of sustainable project. 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.
