2025 Eurocup-3 – Round 5: TT Assen Circuit
The 2025 Eurocup-3 season continued at our home race in the Netherlands, and it was a special one. From the Super Karts and Two-Seater Demonstration to the main Eurocup-3 event, Assen became a celebration of 30 years of MP Motorsport. Founded to create a clear ladder to F1, MP is now the only team in Europe running from karting all the way to F2, and Eurocup-3 is a key step in that journey.
Coming into the weekend, Mattia Colnaghi was second in the Drivers’ standings while MP Motorsport led the Teams’ Championship. Returning home after a competitive round in Paul Ricard, the mission was clear: make history on Dutch soil.
Practice
Friday began with a morning test session, followed by the official Free Practice later that afternoon. Drivers used the second run to dial in their setups and build confidence on the flowing, bike-famous layout of Assen.
MP Motorsport showed strong pace immediately, Valerio Rinicella topped the timesheets ahead of teammate Maciej Gladysz, while Colnaghi placed P6 after some setup exploration. A strong foundation for what was to come.
Final Results:
Qualifying 1
Qualifying was tight, with sectors constantly changing hands in the final minutes. Mattia and Valerio nailed their laps when it mattered most, locking out the front row in a key boost for their title fight. Five MP cars made the top 10. Putting the team in a strong position for the weekend’s first race.
Final Results:
Race 1
Race 1 kicked off with a lightning launch from Mattia. The Italian-Argentinian nailed his getaway and placed his car perfectly to cover off any threats but this aggressive positioning later earned him a 5-second penalty for incorrect grid placement.
Valerio settled into P2, held back slightly by Mattia’s dirty air. A small mistake opened the door to pressure behind, but Valerio defended superbly to maintain position, a move that paid off later when Mattia’s penalty was applied, handing Valerio the win.
One of the standout drives came from Maciej, who carved through the field from P17 to P9 in a series of brave overtakes. His charge included tight battles with Emmo and Alexander, giving MP five drivers inside the top 10.
Race 1 Results:
Qualifying 2
Saturday morning brought renewed pressure in Qualifying 2, but Mattia delivered once again, taking his second pole of the weekend. Valerio followed in P3, keeping the MP front in strong form. Alexander and Maciej stepped up, placing inside the top 10, with Emmo, Andrés, and Kai ready to challenge in the mid-pack.
Final Results:
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Race 2
Race 2 was set to be decisive and the MP drivers delivered superb starts.
Mattia, Valerio, and Alexander all nailed their launch of the line. Valerio fended off the Allay Racing car through the first corners, while Alexander used Mattia’s tow brilliantly to slingshot into P2. By the end of Turn 1, MP Motorsport had locked out the top three spots, a sea of orange at the front.
Maciej once again delivered a tenacious drive, fighting hard lap after lap and eventually finishing P5 after a scrap for P4. The front trio, however, controlled the pace from start to finish, bringing home MP Motorsport’s first ever full-team podium sweep in Eurocup-3 this season, and doing it on home turf.
Race 2 Results:
Driver Standings After Round 5:
Team Standings:
Looking Ahead
With Assen in the rearview, we now head to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most iconic and challenging tracks on the calendar. MP Motorsport continues to lead both championships, and the momentum is growing round by round. With our drivers in top form and teamwork at its peak, Belgium promises another thrilling battle as we chase championship win.
