NXT Gen Cup deepens partnership with POYNTING Antennas – with branded race car on the grid
Over 100,000 racing fans will witness a striking new addition to the NXT Gen Cup grid this upcoming weekend at Norisring: a fully electric, POYNTING-liveried LRT NXT1.
POYNTING Europe GmbH and NXT Gen Cup have strengthened their longstanding technical partnership for the 2025 season, marking a new chapter in connected, sustainable motorsport. After two successful years enabling seamless, real-time data transmission across every car, POYNTING is now taking centre stage—literally—on the starting grid.
From Norisring onward, a dedicated POYNTING-branded LRT NXT1 will compete across the season, showcasing the power of robust connectivity in high-performance racing environments.
Enabling safe, connected racing through reliable data transmission
The POYNTING-liveried LRT NXT1 is based on the MINI Cooper SE road car and delivers an output of 190–230 hp, with an additional 60 hp boost available through push-to-pass. Its 30 kWh battery provides instant torque and zero-emission performance, lap after lap.
Via integration partner Nathiko B.V., POYNTING supplies the high-performance 5G antennas fitted to every one of the 20 race cars. These compact, low-profile, robust antenna systems ensure stable, high-speed connectivity—even in the demanding conditions of motorsport.
Telemetry and critical safety data are transmitted in real-time to engineers and race control, including battery status, thermal conditions, and live vehicle diagnostics. At the same time, POYNTING’s antennas support uninterrupted onboard video and communications, offering a truly connected racing experience.
Voices from the grid
Fredrik Lestrup, NXT Gen Cup Series Manager & Founder:
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with POYNTING. Our championship is built on new technology, innovation, and—above all—safety. POYNTING’s antennas give us a rock-solid connection, even at a venue like Norisring with more than 100,000 spectators. Seeing them on the starting grid with their own liveried car is an inspiring milestone in our collaboration.”
Dr. Prof. Andre Fourie, POYNTING Antennas Group CEO & Founder:
“Innovation and education aren't just what I do—they’re the driving force of my life. I founded POYNTING with friends and students, driven by a desire to see our designs leap from concept to world-changing commercial solutions.
The NXT Gen Cup project excites me deeply. It’s our chance to showcase POYNTING’s PUCK and PANL antennas—mastering 3D radiation patterns to deliver unrivalled 4G/5G performance in real-world, high-pressure environments. Supporting NXT Gen Cup’s vision for green technology and youth development is, simply put, my passion realized.”
Tjeerd Huitema, Managing Director at POYNTING Europe GmbH, adds:
“For us at POYNTING, it’s not just about antennas—it’s about connecting people, machines, and possibilities.
In this championship, our antennas are critical. They ensure the real-time transmission of telemetry, video, and audio before, during, and after every race—under high-speed, high-stress conditions. That’s what makes racing safe, exciting, and reliable. This partnership isn’t just a milestone—it’s a statement.”
Race Debut: Norisring, 4–6 July 2025
The POYNTING-branded car will debut at Norisring, Nuremberg’s legendary street circuit, on 4–6 July, during the DTM race weekend. It will also compete in the remaining 2025 rounds, continuing to highlight POYNTING’s commitment to green innovation and motorsport safety.
2025 NXT Gen Cup calendar
25-27 April – Oschersleben – Germany
04-06 July – Norisring – Germany
08-10 August – Nürburgring – Germany
22-24 August – Sachsenring – Germany
19-20 September – Swedish Junior Championship – Mantorp Park – Sweden
About NXT Gen Cup
https://www.nxtgencup.com/
NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with DTM and is organized through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.
Media Contact
Fredrik Lestrup
NXT Gen Cup Series Manager
fredrik@nxtgencup.com
+46 739707066
About POYNTING
https://poynting.tech/
POYNTING Antennas is a global leader in innovative antenna design for wireless communications across industrial, vehicular, marine, and IoT sectors. Headquartered in South Africa with European operations based in Germany, POYNTING develops high-performance antenna solutions that enable reliable connectivity in the world’s most challenging environments.
Media Contact
Dora Sousa
POYNTING Group Chief Marketing Officer
POYNTING Antennas (Pty.) Ltd. / POYNTING Europe GmbH
dora.sousa@poynting.co.za
+351 963093414