Fifteen-year-old Ukrainian racing driver Ivan Dobik achieved a major career milestone by securing his first overall victory in the official Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux, becoming the youngest overall race winner of the 2026 season.

Competing in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) at the iconic Circuit Zandvoort, Dobik delivered an exceptional performance against one of the strongest grids of the championship. He crossed the finish line ahead of the 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux Champion and the current championship leader, who finished second and third, respectively.

Season Highlights

• 15 years old – one of the youngest drivers competing on the Porsche Motorsport ladder.

• 9 races: 1 overall victory and 6 overall podium finishes.

• Currently 2nd overall in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux standings.

• Claimed his maiden overall victory by defeating both the reigning 2024 Champion and the current championship leader.

• Six races remain in the fight for the 2026 championship title.

The championship continues in September at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, where Dobik will continue his title challenge.

Ivan Dobik races with Hadeca Racing as a member of the Hadeca Junior Program, the team’s driver development initiative dedicated to preparing young talents for professional international GT racing.

Ivan Dobik:

“Every race is another opportunity to learn. Winning is fantastic, but the biggest reward is seeing the progress we’ve made as a driver and as a team. We’ll keep pushing to become stronger before Spa.”

Mark Gassó, Team Manager, Hadeca Racing:

“This victory is much more than a race win. It demonstrates that young talent, when supported by the right people, the right environment and a professional development program, can compete with the very best. Ivan has shown outstanding maturity, discipline and speed throughout the season, and this result is a reflection of the work being done by everyone involved in the Hadeca Junior Program. We are proud of what he has achieved, but we also know this is only the beginning.”

Dobik’s breakthrough victory at just 15 years of age represents an important milestone in his career and further confirms the strength of the Hadeca Junior Program, which is focused on developing the next generation of Porsche racing drivers.

About Hadeca Racing

Hadeca Racing is a Spain-based Porsche racing team competing in international Porsche one-make championships. Through the Hadeca Junior Program, the team develops young drivers and prepares them for progression to the Porsche Carrera Cup, Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, and professional GT racing.