Nielsen makes a big statement in the NXT Gen Cup at the Sachsenring

He was the driver of the weekend in Saxony – Denmark’s Victor Nielsen enjoyed a virtually perfect round of the NXT Gen Cup at the Sachsenring from 6^th to 8^th September, winning three of four races. Only Dutchman Calvin de Groot was able to prevent him from completing a full house, denying Nielsen with victory in race three at the 3.645-kilometre circuit. What made Nielsen’s success particularly remarkable was the way he fought back to clinch victory in each of the races he won, having started from third, eighth and seventh on the grid. Aided by the strong performance of the Hankook tyre, which provided him with the grip required to pull off his overtaking manoeuvres, Nielsen clawed back place after place on his way to victory. Success at the Sachsenring means the Dane now lies second in the overall standings with 275 points, just 24 behind championship leader de Groot. The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg will host the season finale from 18^th to 20^th October. The final two races will decide who is crowned champion of the 2024 NXT Gen Cup.

Full replay of race 1: https://youtu.be/ICJWuQxLZdw
Full replay of race 2: https://youtu.be/JzQJLX5dA2Y
Full replay of race 3: https://youtu.be/HBfeMDz08cM
Full replay of race 4: https://youtu.be/f-0L3sPSyaw&t=713s

Hankook in Motorsport

For decades, Hankook has been one of the first ports of call when it comes to international motorsport. Hankook supplies its race tyres to globally-renowned series, high-class junior formats and popular grassroot events. With new collaborations and partnerships, the company is constantly enhancing its status as a global player on the motorsport scene. Since the 2023 season, Hankook has been the new and exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. In close cooperation with Formula E, the iON Race was developed for the world championship. Roughly 30 percent of the high-performance tyre is made of sustainable materials. With this commitment, Hankook is taking another pioneering step towards energy efficiency and sustainability in motorsport. The premium tyre maker has also agreed a further collaboration with Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini Squadra Corse and has been official technical partner and exclusive tyre supplier of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo since 2023. Hankook’s portfolio covers a broad spectrum. This includes the 24H Series powered by Hankook, one of the most prestigious endurance series in the world, as well as the FIA ERC4 Junior Championship on the rally scene. Hankook also supports popular touring car championship TCR Italy, many high-class one-make cups for a wide range of renowned manufacturers, junior single-seater series, and assorted international racing events with race tyres and technical know-how.

You can find more information at https://www.hankook-motorsport-media.com

all press releases

Downloads

File size: 5 MB