The Nordic 4 Danish Champion is shifting gears toward prototype racing and Le Mans as he makes his debut in the Radical Cup Scandinavia with STEP Motorsport in 2025.
Following a highly successful campaign in the Danish Nordic 4 Championship, STEP Motorsport is expanding its activities with a fleet of cars in the Radical Cup Scandinavia. The lightweight and high-speed Radical SR3 serves as an ideal stepping stone for drivers moving from formula cars to prototypes or GT racing—offering both competitive and economic advantages.
For 18-year-old Copenhagen-based racer Mathias Bjerre Jakobsen, this next chapter builds on an already promising career. Last year, he tested a 450-horsepower LMP3 prototype during a test day in Portugal, and after New Year, he will participate in the Prototype Winter Series in an LMP3 car—an opportunity facilitated by his collaboration with STEP Motorsport. With his Danish Championship secured, Mathias is ready to advance toward an international endurance racing career:
“Last year, I had the chance to test an LMP3 racer, and it confirmed my ambition to pursue this career path. I already know that working with STEP Motorsport suits me perfectly, so committing to Radical Cup Scandinavia next year was an easy decision,” says Mathias Bjerre Jakobsen, who clinched this year’s Nordic 4 Championship with STEP Motorsport"
While new challenges lie ahead, Mathias is eager to embrace this next step in his career: “There are many new tracks and a different style of racing to adapt to, so I definitely have a lot to learn. It’s a big advantage to already know the team and have them know me. I’m excited to hit the track and represent our team across Scandinavia.”
Team Principal Morten Dons is equally enthusiastic about continuing his collaboration with Mathias:
“It’s incredibly rewarding to follow a driver’s progression over multiple seasons, and Mathias has tremendous potential to build on. I’m thrilled we can take this next major step in both his development and STEP Motorsport’s growth together. I’m confident we’ll have a challenging and successful season in Radical Cup Scandinavia”
Speaking on why STEP Motorsport have decided to join Radical Cup Scandinavia for 2025 Morten Dons had the following to say:
“I had the privilege to race in Radicals in my own career, and some of my best racing memories were made there. As a young driver, the Radical SR3 offers great training when you prepare to step up to LMP3 or even GT3 racing, so for us as a team, this new adventure supports our vision of bringing young talents forward and prepare them for a career in professional racing.
Also, having experienced the professional setup behind the Radical Cup Scandinavia, we see a huge potential here. First, for our drivers, who will benefit from a very serious championship with great competitors and a well-run organization - and importantly also our sponsors, who with no doubt will enjoy the great media outreach as well as the on-track experience, when they join us for a Radical Cup Scandinavia race weekend.
We are very much looking forward to getting the 2025 season started!”
With the most ambitious and exciting calendar to date now unveiled, Filip Svensson, CEO of Radical Sweden and promoter of Radical Cup Scandinavia, sees strong momentum building for the Radical brand and the series as they head into 2025 and beyond.
“I’m thrilled to welcome STEP Motorsport to the grid for 2025, further solidifying Radical Cup Scandinavia as a truly Scandinavian championship with races and teams from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Watching Mathias dominate the Danish Nordic 4 Championship was impressive, and seeing him up close during a test this fall confirmed his exceptional talent and speed. There’s no doubt he will be one of the frontrunners for the title in 2025. I extend a very warm welcome to Mathias and STEP Motorsport as they join the Radical Cup Scandinavia family.”
