Nick Hancke

Nick Hancke, born on December 1, 1999, in Aachen, Germany, is a rising talent in the world of motorsports. The 25-year-old German driver has built a solid foundation in various racing disciplines, showcasing his versatility and determination behind the wheel.

Hancke's career began in karting, where he quickly made a name for himself. In 2012, he clinched the championship title in the ADAC Kart-Youngster-Cup Hessen-Thüringen, marking an early milestone in his racing journey. He further honed his skills through participation in WAKC/SAKC events from 2013 to 2015. Transitioning to touring cars in 2016, Hancke joined the 318is Cup in the DMV BMW Challenge. His progress was rapid, and in 2017, he secured the 318is Cup Championship title while also gaining experience in VLN (Nürburgring Endurance Series) races. In 2018, he added another title to his name, becoming the 325i Spexial Meister, and continued to participate in VLN races.

His career highlights include winning the M2 Cup at the Nürburgring in 2021 and achieving a class win in SP3T at the 24h Nürburgring the same year. Also in 2022, Hancke was selected as one of the candidates for the Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy while competing in the DTM Trophy with Speed Monkeys. According to DriverDB, as of June 2024, Hancke has started in 41 races, securing 10 wins, 16 podium finishes, 3 pole positions, and 3 fastest laps. He was also part of the winning team in the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring - SP10 class in 2024.