About Tim
Behind the helmet, there’s a story worth knowing.
Origins
Tim Gerhards was born on July 7, 2007 in Amsterdam. Son of Peter Gerhards, a six-time Dutch champion in touring cars and formula racing, and twin brother of fellow racer Nick Gerhards, motorsport was never just a hobby in the Gerhards household – it was a way of life. Growing up in Amsterdam, playing football at AFC Amsterdam and spending race weekends in the pitlane watching his father work, Tim developed a competitive edge and a mechanical understanding from an early age that most drivers never fully acquire.
The Beginning
At eight years old he got behind the wheel of a kart for the first time. He never really stopped. Over the next eight years he raced across the Netherlands and Europe, competing in some of the most prestigious junior karting championships on the continent. His father was always there – not just as a parent, but as a mechanic, a strategist and a mentor who understood exactly what it takes to build a career in motorsport from the ground up.
The Turning Point
The single-seater years that followed were a test of a different kind. Racing in Spain and across Europe against some of the sharpest young talents in the world, Tim experienced both the highs and the hard lessons that come with making the step up. A difficult 2025 season – marked by injury, a technical failure and an early exit – could have been a low point. Instead it became a turning point. A test in an LMP3 prototype at Portimao that year made everything clear. Endurance racing was where he belonged.
Today
Today Tim competes in the Michelin Le Mans Cup 2026 with More Motorsport, one of nine drivers selected for the KNAF Academy talent programme. At 18 years old, racing across six European circuits with Road to Le Mans on June 12th as the standout moment of the season, he is building towards one goal: Le Mans.