Race X - ACL Champions Edition; Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu

Luxembourg’s motorsport scene is far more diverse and active than its size might suggest, spanning hillclimb, rally, slalom, karting, circuit racing, dragster competitions and even tractor pulling.

This year’s International Motor Show Luxembourg offered a concentrated look at this variety, showcasing national champions, international-level drivers and the range of disciplines practised across the country.

Hillclimb remains one of Luxembourg’s most established and popular motorsport disciplines, with events attracting strong participation each year. Two key hillclimb rounds traditionally take place in the Grand Duchy, Lorentzweiler and Eschdorf, both well known for their challenging layouts and strong spectator turnout.

Speaking to Chronicle.lu, ACL Sport Director Florian Brouir noted: “Hillclimb has always been much appreciated in the country … it is certainly the most popular discipline in Luxembourg, with a great amount of participants.”

The Eschdorf Hill Race, one of the fastest in the region, recorded speeds of up to 235 km/h on its 1,850-metre course this year.

Rallying continues to attract strong interest, with Luxembourg drivers competing across several national and cross-border events each season. The championship typically features multiple rounds, including Rallye Lëtzebuerg, one of the year’s key fixtures, traditionally hosted in Hosingen in the north of the country.

Slalom is gaining momentum as an accessible entry-level discipline. Both the Luxembourg Slalom Auto Championship and the Slalom Karting Championship traditionally hold their rounds in Colmar-Berg, as was the case this year.

As Florian Brouir explained, “slalom auto and slalom karting should also develop, it is a great discipline to step into motorsport.”

Karting remains the foundation of driver development in Luxembourg, with the Mondercange track serving as the main hub for young and beginner racers. The track now operates year-round, improving accessibility and allowing drivers to gain experience in varying weather conditions.

Dragster racing also forms part of Luxembourg’s motorsport landscape, particularly through the family-run Weyland & Sons Drag Racing Team. Nine-year-old Yannis Weyland continued his strong progression this season, winning the 2025 DMSJ Junior Dragster Cup after also securing the title in 2024.

At the 2025 International Motor Show, 24 drivers took part in the inaugural Race X - ACL Champions Edition, a time-trial competition held in LifeLive Cross Cars. Nineteen-year-old slalom driver Justin Flammang won the event.

Beyond FIA-recognised disciplines, Luxembourg also maintains an active presence in tractor pulling. The Roude-Léiw Tractor Pulling Team Luxembourg ended its season with the highest points total in the Light Modified class, securing the title of German Champion 2025. The team also celebrated its 40th anniversary tour, which it described as “a big success”.

Luxembourg has several drivers competing internationally. Grégoire Munster, an official M-Sport driver in the FIA World Rally Championship, remains one of the country’s most recognisable motorsport figures and was recently named Autosportler vum Joer 2024 (Motorsport Athlete of the Year).

Other leading names include Chester Kieffer, who competes in the Porsche Carrera Cup, and Gil Linster, a driver in the NASCAR Euro Series - both continuing to represent the Grand Duchy on major European circuits.

Digital racing is also gaining ground. The ACL F4 Esports Cup Luxembourg took place across eight virtual circuits in 2025, including Okayama, Oran Park, Oschersleben, Circuit de Lédenon, Outon Park, Virginia and Snetterton. Sim racing is increasingly viewed as a pathway into real-world motorsport, providing young drivers with structured and affordable competitive experience.

(Caption: Weyland & Sons Drag Racing car; Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu)