Matias Henkola

Matias Henkola is a Finnish racing driver with experience in GT racing, particularly in the VLN series at the Nürburgring. Born on December 13, 1978, Henkola has competed in various GT3 events, driving machinery such as the BMW M6 GT3 and the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 for teams like Walkenhorst Motorsport and Konrad Motorsport. In 2014, he celebrated a victory in the BMW M235i Racing Cup class at the VLN season finale.

Henkola's career has seen him achieving solid top-10 finishes at the Nürburgring, even under challenging weather conditions. He has noted the unique characteristics of the Lamborghini compared to other cars he's raced, pointing out its sensitivity and different handling compared to the front-engine, turbocharged BMW. Beyond racing, Matias Henkola is also known as the founder and executive chair of Secto Automotive, a Finnish car leasing company that promotes sustainable mobility and aims to transition away from fossil fuels. He's actively involved in bringing sustainability to motorsport, including using synthetic and bio-fuel components in rallying and advocating for the Finnish Championship to become entirely sustainably fueled.

Henkola's passion extends beyond just driving; he's an entrepreneur focused on a greener future for motorsport. He sees motorsport as a testing ground for sustainable solutions that can eventually be applied to everyday vehicles. He is also pushing for the Finnish Championship to become entirely sustainably fueled. In 2024, Hartwall Capital invested in Secto Automotive, partnering with Henkola to support the company's growth.