LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL Elevates Career with Iron Dames GT Cup Europe Return

March 12, 2025

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LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL steps up her game for 2025, securing crucial backing from the Iron Dames ‘Supported by’ programme as she returns to GT Cup Open Europe. This isn’t just another season announcement – it’s a strategic career move that gives her the resources to “truly focus on racing” without the usual financial distractions that derail so many promising drivers.
The Dutch driver smartly partners with veteran Paul Meijer, a former Formula Renault Benelux champion whose Porsche expertise spans everything from Carrera Cup to Supercup. While Meijer openly admits his “main goal is to win the championship,” VAN DEN HENGEL gets the mentorship she needs to capitalize on the raw talent she showed in her 2024 rookie season.
Their new home at Burgers Motorsport by HWM represents exactly the kind of serious operation that can make or break a rising driver’s trajectory. With Hans Weijs Motorsport handling technical operations and a six-round calendar hitting premium tracks like Spa, Monza, and Paul Ricard, VAN DEN HENGEL has all the pieces in place for a breakthrough ProAm campaign.