Robert de Haan wins shortened Porsche Supercup race in Monaco

Robert de Haan wins his first Porsche Supercup race in Monaco after a red-flag incident halts the race at four laps. Oeverhaus leads standings.

Robert de Haan celebrated a milestone in his young career by securing his first ever victory in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. The 18-year-old Dutch driver from BWT Lechner Racing triumphed in the second round of the 2025 season, staged on the iconic and unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo.

Starting from pole position, de Haan held off an immediate challenge from Porsche Junior Theo Oeverhaus into the first corner and maintained control as the field climbed toward the famed casino section. But what began as a promising contest ended abruptly. A collision between two cars fighting for third triggered a traffic jam, causing multiple minor accidents and blocking the circuit.

The race was red-flagged. After a 25-minute delay, the cars returned behind the safety car, but with time running out before the Formula One Grand Prix, the race distance was sharply reduced. Ultimately, the event was completed after just four laps, with only half points awarded to the classified finishers.

De Haan's win, while historic for him personally, had little effect on the championship standings. Oeverhaus, who crossed the line in second, retained his lead in the points table and calmly reflected that the outcome did not change the balance much. France’s Alessandro Ghiretti of Schumacher CLRT finished third after skillfully avoiding the chaos, pushing hard to overtake Oeverhaus but falling just short.

Monaco once again proved why it’s considered one of motorsport’s ultimate challenges. The circuit’s tight corners, lack of runoff areas, and proximity to the barriers demand exceptional focus. This complexity is precisely why the venue is such a cornerstone in the Supercup calendar. Since 1993, the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has featured as a support series during the Monaco Grand Prix, providing a high-profile stage for emerging talents in front of the Formula One audience.

Next up: Barcelona. On June 1st, the one-make series heads to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for round three. With only eight races in the season and the championship still wide open, the next event is likely to be a defining moment. A single mistake could cost dearly, while a strong result might set the tone for the rest of the year.

Source: porsche.com