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Rising Star

Born in Belgium, Karel is a promising talent in the world of racing. Fluent in Dutch, French, German and English, he communicates easily in international environments and works comfortably with teams worldwide.

Single Seater Experience

In 2025 Karel gained international experience in the USF Juniors Championship, competing against some of the most promising young drivers in the world. The season provided valuable experience in high-level competition and racecraft development.
During his development as a young driver, Karel also spent a season in the young driver development programme in Spain, gaining valuable insight into professional racing environments and the technical side of the sport.
While the single-seater path offered important lessons, Karel ultimately chose to focus his future in Porsche racing, where his driving style and strengths align naturally.

Karting Foundations

Karel built the foundations of his racing career in Rotax karting, where he quickly established himself as a competitive young driver.
In 2020, he became European Vice Champion Rotax Mini and Swiss Rotax Mini Champion. He successfully defended the Swiss title in 2021, while also finishing Vice Champion in the Italian Rotax Mini Zona Nord Championship.
In 2023, he represented Switzerland in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, competing against top young drivers from around the world.

Technical Development

Alongside racing, Karel gained valuable technical experience as a test driver for AIM, contributing to sensor prototype testing and supporting the development of the CRG Black Mirror chassis in the Rotax Mini category.

Education

Alongside his racing career, Karel follows an A-level science programme, combining academic studies with high-level motorsport through a flexible curriculum.

Training

Off the track, Karel focuses strongly on physical and mental preparation through strength training, endurance work, sim racing and other sports that improve coordination and reaction speed.

Karel combines natural speed with a calm, analytical approach to racing. By working closely with engineers and mechanics, he focuses on building performance through teamwork, precision and continuous improvement.

His ambition is clear: to continue developing as a professional driver and to build a long-term career in Porsche racing.

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​Karel Staut's debut double, Sebring, 6-8 March 2026

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Belgian young star Karel Staut and female racer Anna Cecchi emerged as the standout winners of the 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama season opener at Sebring International Raceway. 

15-year-old Staut captured both 992 victories across the weekend, while Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program racer Cecchi completed a Cayman sweep with back-to-back victories.

Friday’s race ran green flag for the full duration and both winners led every lap en route to the first checkered flag of the season. 

However, rain began to pour over the 3.74-mile circuit at the start of Race 2, leading to a nearly 15-minute red flag stoppage to give the teams an opportunity to change to wet weather Yokohamas.

In both races, Staut’s closest competition was Porsche Junior Program’s Riley Giacomazzi & Matthew Siegal, seeing the trio have a spirited start to Race 2 before Staut ultimately pulled away.

It was the Belgian’s first outing in Porsche One‑Make competition, stepping up from single‑seater racing in F4 with his only prior Porsche 911 GT3 Cup experience coming from European testing at the end of 2025.

 

Setting the Benchmark in Valencia, 19-20 February 2026

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Two days. One clear message. At Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Karel Staut didn’t just participate: he set the standard.

During Thursday’s test, the young Belgian immediately asserted himself at the top of the timing sheets. Session after session, he demonstrated outright pace, consistency, and race intelligence well beyond his rookie status.

Friday’s Private Test of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe only reinforced that statement. Competing among experienced Pro drivers, Karel dominated the leaderboard for the majority of the day, repeatedly delivering the fastest laps and proving he belongs at the very front of the field.

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Test, Circuit Zolder, 13 November 2025

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Another exciting day at Circuit Zolder, where 15-year-old Karel Staut once again took the wheel of his trusted Porsche. With perfect conditions – sunshine, stability and plenty of track time – the focus was clear: push harder, drive cleaner and refine every detail.

Lap after lap, Karel sharpened his speed, setup and racing lines. What he showed today confirms what we at Belgium Racing have known for a while: Karel is one of the most promising young talents to join our ranks in recent years. His focus, maturity and eagerness to learn are exceptional for his age.

At Belgium Racing, we invest heavily in developing young drivers. Karel benefits from full support: personal coaching, in-depth data analysis, technical guidance and an experienced crew behind him in the pit box. Test days like this are a key part of his progression – and today he proved once again that he’s ready for the next steps.

This is just the beginning.

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The journey is accelerating — and this is only the beginning.

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Test, Circuit Zolder, 2 October 2025

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In the afternoon, 14-year-old talent Karel Staut stepped into the driver’s seat and delivered an extraordinary test day performance. His pace, focus, and maturity on track impressed everyone watching. Whether his journey continues with Belgium Racing or another team, one thing is certain: Karel Staut is a rising name destined to make waves in the racing world.​​​​​​

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