The Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany is about to kick off. For the drivers, adapting to the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 992.2, now equipped with ABS, has been a challenge. The same goes for Porsche Junior Flynt Schuring.

The reigning rookie champion of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup had the opportunity to test the car in March. That didn’t leave much time to get up to speed, as the first race weekend is scheduled for April 17–19 in Imola, alongside the opening round of WEC.

Getting up to speed with the new car as quickly as possible

“We only received the Gen 2 Cup car at the beginning of March, and since then the program has been quite intense,” Schuring confirms in an interview with GT REPORT. “We had to get to know the car as quickly as possible and extract the maximum from it.”

The Gen 2 car features ABS, therefore larger brakes, and improved aerodynamics. As a result, the feeling in the car is somewhat different from last year. “What used to be very specific about the Cup car was that it didn’t have ABS,” Schuring continues.

“That added an extra element of skill, because you had to maximize the braking yourself. But if you went even slightly over the limit, the penalty was much greater. Now it’s more like a road car. You can brake very hard, but if you trigger the ABS, you’re no longer driving optimally. It’s still part of your skills.”

According to Schuring, it hasn’t necessarily become easier: “I think it’s still a learning process, but it’s going very well. You never really know where the others stand,” he says. “That’s why I’m really looking forward to the first weekend.”

Flynt Schuring

Flynt Schuring took on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in March and aims to come back next year

Working with multiple champion Ten Voorde

The PCCD season starts earlier than the Supercup and therefore also serves as preparation. The main class of the Porsche one-make series kicks off in June, during the Formula 1 weekend in Monaco.

“It’s a bit unusual how the calendar is structured. We’ll already be halfway through the German season when we start in the Supercup, and the first Supercup race is Monaco — a race you have to finish,” the 19-year-old points out, referring to the chaos that can erupt in the streets of Monte Carlo.

“One eighth of the points are awarded there, on a track where you have to take quite a lot of risk.”

In terms of preparation, Schuring will be in a good place. He made his mark in the Porsche world quite some years ago already and works with multiple champion Larry ten Voorde once again.

Ten Voorde decided to retire as a driver at the end of 2024. He has since focused on his passion for developing the next generation through his driver academy, Front Row Academy — something that gives him a great deal of satisfaction. “It’s a really enjoyable collaboration,” Schuring says about mentor Ten Voorde.

“I’ve known Larry since I was thirteen. That’s also when he started coaching my brother [Morris Schuring]. Because of that, I have a lot of confidence in our relationship, and working together is very easy.”

Morris Schuring has embarked on his IMSA journey after DTM in 2026

Supercup title and progression to GT3

After securing the rookie title in 2025, Schuring is naturally aiming for more this year. He will once again compete with Schumacher CLRT. The successful French team also won the overall Supercup title last year with Alessandro Ghiretti, who is competing in GT World Challenge Asia this year.

“That [the title, ed.] is definitely the main goal. To get there, you need to finish races — especially at the front — consistently. That’s the process we’re entering now. I can’t wait. I’m really looking forward to it.”

The winter break may have been a bit long, but Schuring also kept busy on the Nordschleife. One race, NLS1, was cancelled, but he and his teammate finished second in class in NLS2 and Schuring drove the fastest lap of the race. Participating in the N24 is not possible this year, as it clashes with the PCCD weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

However, it’s clear that the big races and championships are high on Schuring’s list. “The Supercup isn’t the end goal, of course. I’m now a Porsche Junior and part of the Porsche family,” he says.

“After this year, I’m aiming to make the step up to GT3 racing with Porsche, and the Nordschleife races are definitely part of that plan.”