The Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux has been an established part the motorsport scene in the Benelux for multiple seasons. In 2026, the Porsche One-Make Series will guarantee exciting competition, with races held at the renown circuits in Belgium and the Netherlands. Besides the trusted core – racing with different Porsche race car models - the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux continues to evolve, with thoughtful changes to the format to further enhance Porsche customer racing in the Benelux. The 2026 season will officially kick off on May 2nd at Circuit Zolder.

Just like in previous seasons, drivers can participate in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux with a national racing license. This makes the championship the perfect way to pursue a passion for racing and to begin a career in GT racing. It represents a step up on the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid toward the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux and, potentially, a professional racing career. In addition to young talents, the championship is also a place where gentleman drivers can compete, develop their skills, and enjoy top-level motorsport.

“It is correct to say that with the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux we have meanwhile become an established value within motorsport in the Low Countries, and of course we are also an important part of the Porsche Motorsport pyramid in the Benelux,” says Series Manager Lars Plato. “Every season, together with the drivers and teams, we evaluate the past year. Alongside continuity, we as an experienced promoter remain open to fine-tuning, adjustments and innovations, provided they benefit the competition and its participants. This certainly also applies to 2026, in which we once again aim to deliver top-level motorsport.”

More authentic race atmosphere

The philosophy of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux has always been that of a one-day competition, in order to keep the time commitment for the many racing entrepreneurs as limited as possible. “And that principle remains,” Lars Plato continues, “but we are giving it a new interpretation.”

The calendar will continue to consist of five race meetings at well-known circuits in the Benelux, including Circuit Zolder and Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, and Circuit Assen and Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. The renewal, however, comes in two forms. On the one hand, the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux will more frequently be part of existing race weekends, creating an even stronger race atmosphere with full paddocks and fans in the grandstands. Examples include the New Race Festival at Circuit Zolder, the Zandvoort Summer Trophy, the Spa 6 Hours and the Finale Races in Assen.

In addition, each race day will now be preceded by an optional test day. By transforming the one-day race meetings into two-day events, drivers who wish to do so will gain extra track time ahead of race day. This increases the appeal of the championship for international competitors, for whom the balance between travel time and driving time is an important factor.

Three races in one day

A second major change is the revised race format. In addition to two 25-minute sprint races, a short 45-minute endurance race with a mandatory pit stop will now also be held. This makes it possible for two drivers per car to compete in the championship.

“With this, we are further lowering the entry threshold,” Lars Plato concludes. “Not only for gentleman drivers, but also for young talent making the step up from karting who do not yet have access to large budgets.”

The new season will kick off on 2 May at Circuit Zolder, marking the start of a new and renewed season of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux.