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My story

How it started

It all started when my dad took me to my first DTM race in 2013 at Circuit Park Zandvoort. That’s where I fell in love with motorsport. Afterward, we visited the track more often, also to watch my dad race.

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In 2015, I got a PlayStation 4 along with the F1 2015 game, which I played a lot using a controller. This is where I became really interested in the dynamics of racing and finding the car's limits. Even with a controller, I learned techniques like trail braking and being gentle with the throttle.

In 2020, I got my first simulator for Christmas from my dad. I immediately started using it in the living room. Within a month, I began league racing with my friends on the F1 2021 game. We weren’t very good at it, but we had loads of fun together. In 2023, I transitioned to racing in Assetto Corsa Competizione with GT3 cars, where I learned about real racing concepts like overtaking maneuvers and pit stop strategies.

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At the beginning of 2024, my dad bought back his old BMW Compact 318ti from a friend. In April of that year, my dad asked if I wanted to get my racing license. Of course, I said yes! Right from the start, I was quick. I applied all the experience I learned from sim racing to real life almost immediately.​ I raced for the first time on May 20, 2024, in the BMW Compact Cup. I finished in 2nd place overall after an intense battle for the lead.

Old photo of Paul de Prenter
Photo of Paul de Prenter

2024

In 2024, I had a great season competing in the DNRT BMW Compact Cup, where I finished 4th in the championship. Missing the first round was a big challenge it put me 150 points behind the leader right from the start. Despite this, I stayed focused, kept improving, and climbed back up the standings. More than the results, it was a year of growth, both in skill and mental strength.

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Beyond the Compact Cup, I gained valuable experience in endurance racing. One of the highlights was driving a BMW M240i for the first time during an endurance race in May, thanks to MDM Motorsport. My pace in wet conditions stood out, and we finished P5 out of 50 cars. Later that year, I raced in a BMW Compact 325ti. Although there was little competition in our class, I used it as a chance to improve my car control and race awareness. We finished P5 out of 50 cars overall.

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Overall, 2024 was an unforgettable season that taught me more than I ever expected. I raced on new tracks, adapted to different cars and conditions, and kept learning every step of the way. I’m proud of how far I’ve come in such a short time and excited to keep developing as a driver through every challenge that comes next.

2025

I want to go as far as I can in motorsport, concentrating on competing in the various levels of the sport – starting in a lower tier and competing in the Bmw Racing Cup and later tackle higher series like the Porsche Super Cup. I want to become a high-performing driver who will always seek to maximize performance and learn every time in each race I drive. In the course of achieving this, I will still expand my brand, expand my network, and get sponsors who understand my zeal and ambition in the motorsport sector.

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