Porsche Junior Flynt Schuring wins first Supercup victory at Barcelona
19-year-old Dutchman Flynt Schuring charged from fifth on the grid to win the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race at Barcelona.
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What Happened
Flynt Schuring, a 19-year-old Porsche Junior from the Netherlands, capitalized on a fresh set of tyres to overtake rivals and win the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race at Barcelona. Starting fifth due to a qualifying technical issue, he used his only new tyres to set the fastest lap and cross the finish line first after 16 laps. Paul Cauhaupé of France finished second and won the Rookie classification, while Theo Oeverhaus of Germany retained the championship lead with third place.
“Two very young drivers at the front of the field – that result makes me extremely proud. Congratulations to Porsche Junior Flynt Schuring on his first Supercup victory.”
The race also saw the Supercup debut of 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, who retired after a first-lap collision. The next round of the series will take place at the Red Bull Ring in Austria from June 26–30, 2026.
Why this matters
The race showcased rising talent in Porsche's one-make series, with a junior driver taking his first win and a former F1 champion retiring early.
Terms in This Story
- Supercup
- A one-make racing series using Porsche 911 Cup cars.
- Porsche Junior
- A young driver supported by Porsche's motorsport development program.
- Rookie classification
- A separate ranking for first-year drivers in the series.
- VIP car
- A specially liveried car driven by a celebrity guest driver.
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