2025 McLaren Trophy Europe

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The 2025 McLaren Trophy Europe was a motor racing championship for McLaren Artura Trophy cars and the 3rd running of the McLaren Trophy Europe. It was organised and promoted by the SRO Motorsports Group. The championship was contested over ten rounds held around Europe. It began in May and ended in October. [1]

Entries

All teams compete with tyres supplied by Pirelli as SRO Motorsports Group official tyre supplier. [2] Additionally, Am drivers featuring in either the Pro-Am or Am classes are eligible for Papaya Cup points.

TeamNo.ClassPapaya CupDriversRounds
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Garage 59 [3] 8Am Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander West [3] 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paddock Motorsport [3] 9P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland [4] 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Plowman [4]
PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Foster [1] 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland [4]
40PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Halstead [3] 1–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland [3]
78AmPC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Docker [3] All
Flag of Spain.svg SMC Motorsport [3] 12P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Aspin [3] All
Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Geppert [3]
27Am Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Muncharaz4–5
68P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Burgoyne [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zac Meakin [3]
69PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bradley Ellis [3] All
PC Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Halsig [3]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Greystone GT [3] 14PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Broadhurst [3] 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phillip Carter [3]
17P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien [3]
22PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan James [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Webb [3]
33Am Flag of the United States.svg Bill Fenech [5] 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Hall
43P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Mason [3] 1–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Nesar [3]
74PA Flag of South Africa.svg Shaun Penrith [6] 2
Flag of South Africa.svg Stuart White [6]
80PAPC Flag of the United States.svg Ron Trenka [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jon Lancaster [3] 1–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Tappy [1] 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg DTO Motorsport [3] 15AmPC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Henrey [3] All
Flag of Germany.svg MS Racing Team [6] 28Am Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt [6] 2–4
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Greiling [6] 2, 4
Flag of Germany.svg Jens Richter [5] 3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Neimann Autosport [5] 42PA Flag of the Netherlands.svg Albert Jochems [5] 3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Charles Zwolsman [5]
Flag of Estonia.svg ALM Motorsport [3] 48P Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael Karlsson [3] 1–3, 5
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl [3] 1–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Knutsson [6] 3, 5
90P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Samuel Harrison [6] 2–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leonidas Karavasili [6]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Race Lab [3] 49PA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maurice Henry [3] All
PC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fiona James [3]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ALFAB [3] 88PA Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Marshall [3] 1–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl [3] 3–5
IconClass
PPro class
PAPro-Am class
AmAm class
PCPapaya Cup

Calendar

RoundCircuitDateSupporting
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch, Kent 3–4 May GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
2
3 Flag of Italy.svg Monza Circuit, Monza 30 May – 1 June GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
4
4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot 26–28 June Intercontinental GT Challenge
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
6
7 Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring, Nürburg 29–31 August GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
8
9 Flag of France.svg Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet 3–5 October TC France Series
French GT4 Cup
10

Calendar changes

Whilst the rounds at Monza, Spa-Franchorchamps and the Nürburgring remain unchanged from 2024, the series will make its debut at Brands Hatch for the opening round of the season. The championship will also race at Circuit Paul Ricard in support of the TC France Series and the French GT4 Cup to close the season. [7]

Regulation changes

Technical regulations

Car

For 2025, the series introduced the new McLaren Trophy Evo. The car features a 585PS engine with enhanced aerodynamics, wider tyres, new suspension uprights and upgraded anti-roll bars. The new car also incorporates a new Push-to-Pass feature which boosts the power output up to 620PS when activated. [2]

Sporting regulations

Pro category

The 2025 season was the first to include a Pro category for Silver rated drivers. This coincides with the new McLaren Trophy Academy, where young drivers are provided with support to further their development. [2]

Papaya Cup

A new award was introduced for the 2025 season, the Papaya Cup. The award is targeted at competitors with limited racing experience. [2]

Results and standings

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner.

RoundCircuitPole positionPro WinnersPro-Am WinnersAm WinnersPapaya Cup Winners
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Halstead
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland
Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander West Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Docker
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Halstead
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland
Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander West Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fiona James
3 Flag of Italy.svg Monza Circuit Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Aspin
Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Romero
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Mason
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Neser
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan James
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Webb
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Henrey Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Halsig
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan James
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Webb
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Greiling
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Halsig
5 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Mason
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Neser
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Mason
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Neser
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl
Flag of Germany.svg Jens Richter
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Halsig
6 Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael Karlsson
Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Knutsson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Aspin
Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Romero
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl
Flag of Germany.svg Jens Richter
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fiona James
7 Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan James
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Webb
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Greiling
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Halsig
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Burgoyne
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zac Meakin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Burgoyne
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zac Meakin
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Greiling
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Rohrscheidt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fiona James
9 Flag of France.svg Circuit Paul Ricard Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Samuel Harrison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leonidas Karavasili
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Henrey Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fiona James
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Burgoyne
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zac Meakin
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik Behrens
Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl
Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Muncharaz Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Tappy
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Trenka

Scoring system

Championship points are awarded for the first ten positions in each race.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points1512108654321

Pro Drivers' Championship standings

Pos.DriverTeam BRH

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MON

Flag of Italy.svg

SPA

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg

NÜR

Flag of Germany.svg

LEC

Flag of France.svg

Points
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jayden Kelly
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael O'Brien
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Greystone GT1121RetDSQ1413105
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Samuel Harrison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leonidas Karavasili
Flag of Estonia.svg ALM Motorsport 3322322290
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Aspin
Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Romero
Flag of Spain.svg SMC MotorsportDNS24251434487
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Burgoyne
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zac Meakin
Flag of Spain.svg SMC Motorsport25RetRet33513184
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Mason
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Neser
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Greystone GT34141Ret25Ret580
6 Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael Karlsson Flag of Estonia.svg ALM Motorsport Ret35Ret445643
7 Flag of Sweden.svg Robin Knutsson Flag of Estonia.svg ALM Motorsport 445627
8 Flag of Sweden.svg Lukas Sundahl Flag of Estonia.svg ALM Motorsport Ret35Ret16
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Holland
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Plowman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paddock Motorsport6610
Pos.DriverTeam BRH

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg

MON

Flag of Italy.svg

SPA

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg

NÜR

Flag of Germany.svg

LEC

Flag of France.svg

Points

References

  1. 1 2 3 "McLaren Trophy Europe". McLaren Trophy Europe. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "McLaren Trophy". cars.mclaren.com. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 "Race Results 2025 | Brands Hatch | Race 1 | Great Britain". McLaren Trophy Europe. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Race Results 2025 | Nürburgring | Race 1 | Germany". McLaren Trophy Europe. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Race Results 2025 | Spa-Francorchamps | Race 1 | Belgium". McLaren Trophy Europe. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Race Results 2025 | Monza | Race 1 | Italy". McLaren Trophy Europe. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  7. Kilbey, Stephen (5 August 2024). "2025 McLaren Trophy Europe Calendar Revealed" . Retrieved 16 October 2025.