Apr
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2019 Launches in Shanghai alongside 1000th Formula 1 Race
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia returns to Shanghai for Round 1. - 24 world class competitors face off across six of Asia’s greatest circuits. - 15 Rounds of intense racing make this the busiest Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season yet. - Returning champion Chris van der Drift faces stiff competition if he hopes to retain his crown.
Mar
New Season, New Excitement, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2019 Official Test Days at Shanghai International Circuit
- The season kicks off in style at Shanghai International Circuit. - Returning drivers face fresh challenges from series newcomers. - Brand new track as the series visits Suzuka Circuit for the first time. - F1 support races, night races, joined races all part of our busiest series ever. - 15 rounds of intense racing action.
Nov
Van der Drift becomes series’ first-ever three-time champion after spectacular Shanghai finale
- Van der Drift becomes first-ever driver to win three Porsche Carrera Cup Asia championship titles - Chinese-driver Bao Jinlong narrowly clinches Pro-Am title after two hard fought rounds - Team StarChase takes home dealer trophy after impressive season performance by Philip Hamprecht - Drivers and teams honoured during exciting Night of Champions celebration
Nov
Final fight set for Shanghai as Porsche Carrera Cup Asia races alongside World Endurance Championship
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia to host Round 11 and 12 on November 17th - Strong lead for Chris van der Drift in Overall as he chases third championship title - Bao Jinlong carries strong lead in Pro-Am despite heavy pressure from Francis Tjia - Night of Champions Celebration on Saturday will officially crown the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Champions
Oct
Victory for Bamber, Ragginger in heated Round 9 and 10 at Sepang International Circuit
- Will Bamber takes Round 9 Overall victory, Martin Ragginger wins Round 10 - Pro-Am set for intense finale as Francis Tjia narrowly leads Bao Jinlong following perfect race weekend - Dealer Trophy win-streak for Team Porsche Holding help open possible last minute win - Series now prepares for dramatic finale in Shanghai on November
Sep
Tensions high as Porsche Carrera Cup Asia heads for penultimate Round 9 and 10 in Malaysia
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia to host Round 9 and 10 on Sept. 28-30 - Strong lead for Chris van der Drift in Overall as he looks to seal his third championship win - Bao Jinlong holds onto narrow advantage in Pro-Am after shake-up in Singapore - Series returns to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia
Sep
Catching up with the 2018 Porsche China Junior
Porsche China Junior Daniel Lu joined Carrera Cup Asia at only 16, as a young, aspiring talent looking for an opportunity to grow his career on the race track. The Shanghai native was selected for the 2018 Porsche China Junior Programme from a diverse group of more than 300 candidates for his positive personality, strong talent and personal drive. As part of the Porsche China Junior Programme, Lu receives support from Porsche in the form of sponsorship, physical training, access to star driver coaches, media preparation, and beyond.
Sep
Van der Drift edges closer to championship win after Round 8 victory in Singapore
- Van der Drift boosts lead in Overall after critical Round 8 win - Local hero Yuey Tan takes Pro-Am win while Bao Jinlong grabs table lead - Tight contest in Dealer Trophy as Team Porsche Holding takes second win in a row - Philip Hamprecht selected to represent Carrera Cup Asia in global Porsche Junior Shootout
Sep
Singapore set for street brawl as Porsche Carrera Cup Asia arrives for Round 8
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia to host Round 8 on Sept. 16 - Chris van der Drift continues lead in Overall, while Wayne Shen defends Pro-Am advantage - Porsche Carrera Cup Asia will race alongside Formula 1 as it joins the Singapore Grand Prix for its 11th year - Series will officially celebrate its 15th anniversary celebrations during festive race weekend
Aug
Ragginger, Hamprecht take podiums in fight-heavy Sydney showdown
- Lights-to-flag win for Martin Ragginger in Round 6, victory for Philip Hamprecht in Round 7 - Bao Jinlong edges closer to Pro-Am lead after a first and third place podium - Team Porsche Holding and Team StarChase continue fierce battle for the Porsche Dealer Trophy - Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Australia participate in fierce-but-friendly rivalry during joint race at dusk
Aug
Van der Drift leads mid-season charge as Porsche Carrera Cup Asia joins Australia for invitational in Sydney
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia to host Round 6 and 7 from August 3-4 - Chris van der Drift holds sharp lead in Overall, while Francis Tjia narrowly leads Pro-Am - Porsche Carrera Cup Asia returns to Sydney Motorsport Park after debuting at the track in 2016 - First night race of the season as Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Australia go head-to-head in Overall and Pro-Am invitational
Jul
Van der Drift captures lead after two heated rounds on the sweltering streets of Bangsaen
- Bangsaen Street Circuit tests technical abilities of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers. - Chris van der Drift takes mid-season lead in Overall after Philip Hamprecht forced to retire from Round 4. - Double podiums for Francis Tjia delivers a commanding lead for Pro-Am. - 919 Hybrid joins Earl Bamber and Jacky Ickx to celebrate Porsche's 70-year anniversary.