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This is what happened at Drift Masters 2025
As another year of Drift Masters is wrapped up, get the lowdown every date from the 2025 calendar and watch the action from each of the six rounds.
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Drift Masters 2025 is in the books, with a six-round series having taken place across some classic drifting locations, as well as some new venues, for the championship's biggest season to date.
Once again, you can relive the action on Red Bull TV as rivals tried to topple 2024 champion Lauri Heinonen of Finland. So, read on to get the lowdown on what happened in 2025 and who came out on top at each round.
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Drift Masters 2025 calendar
ROUND
DATE
COUNTRY
LOCATION
RED BULL TV COVERAGE
1.
April 25-26
Italy
Vallelunga, Rome
[CANCELLED]
2.
May 17–18
Spain
Circuito del Jarama, Madrid
3.
June 6-7
Finland
Huvivaltio PowerPark, Härmä
4.
June 28-29
Ireland
Mondello Park, Kildare
5.
July 25–26
Latvia
Bikernieki Circuit, Riga
6.
August 14–16
Germany
Ferropolis, Dessau
7.
September 12–13
Poland
PGE Narodowy, Warsaw
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Drift Masters 2025 locations
Round 1: Rome, Italy - April 25-26 [CANCELLED]
The 2025 Drift Masters season kicked off at the renowned Vallelunga Race Track just outside Rome. A new addition to the Drift Masters calendar in 2025, this opening round promised to blend high-speed action with the historic charm of Italy's capital, before external events forced its cancellation.
Round 2: Madrid, Spain - May 17–18
Round 2 of the Drift Masters 2025 season took place at the historic Circuito del Jarama in Madrid. Known for its sweeping curves and rich motorsport history, this race track hosted an exciting weekend of drift competitions. Fans from all over Spain gathered to cheer on their favourite drivers in pursuit of championship victory.
PowerPark is always a highlight
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Round 3: Härmä, Finland - June 6-7
Returning to the thrilling backdrop of PowerPark, Finland, Round 3 elevated standards once more. The custom-built drift circuit, nestled among stunning scenery and teeming with adrenaline-filled attractions, transformed into a battlefield for drivers eager to make their mark. Finnish fans, famous for their unmatched energy, amplified the excitement for a weekend of unforgettable action under the midnight sun.
Round 4: Kildare, Ireland 28 - June 28-29
Drift Masters went back to the heartland of Irish drifting: Mondello Park. This iconic venue, rich with motorsport heritage, hosted another chapter of unforgettable action. With Ireland’s most passionate fans lining the circuit, there was an atmosphere that embodies the spirit of Irish motorsport. This is where legends are made and where the championship battle intensifies.
Round 5: Riga, Latvia - July 25-26
Latvia’s Bikernieki Track in Riga returned for Round 5, bringing its legendary high-speed corners and electrifying energy. Known as one of the most demanding circuits in the championship, this round challenged drivers to their limits. With fans from across the Baltic states flocking to Riga, there was an atmosphere as intense as the battles on track.
Round 6: Dessau, Germany - August 14-16
The epic Ferropolis, known as the city of iron, made a grand return to Drift Masters alongside Iron Drift King. This iconic venue hosted Round 6 in a spectacular three-day event. Surrounded by towering industrial structures, this unique location created a stunning backdrop for high-octane drift battles. Fans from far and wide ensured this round was a highlight of the season as drivers battled for crucial championship points before the finale.
Warsaw will host the season finale
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Round 7: Warsaw, Poland - September 12-13
The grand finale of the 2025 Drift Masters season returned to Poland’s PGE Narodowy in Warsaw. This iconic venue, known for its record-breaking crowds again transformed into an amphitheatre of drift for two days of unmissable action. With 55,000 fans filling the stadium, the Polish capital set the perfect stage for crowning the 2025 Drift Masters Champion in a historic celebration of 11 years of Drift Masters.
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Where to watch Drift Masters?
The final day action from all six rounds of DM is available on Red Bull TV. Get all the info on dates and times here.
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Drift Masters Spain – new season kicks-off with debut win for Randalu
Drift Masters: Top 16 – Spain livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Spain at the second round of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
The 2025 Drift Masters season exploded into life at the Circuito del Jarama in Madrid, where Estonia's Oliver Randalu won for the first time in his Drift Masters career to mark himself out as a driver to watch this season.
Randalu's path to victory began with a solid win over Poland's Jakub Krol in the Top 32. Then, reigning champion Lauri Heinonen bowed out of his title defence during his chase run next time out after a de-bead - suffering engine failure in the process.
New season, new winner: Oliver Randalu triumphed in Madrid
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In the Great 8, Randalu went through a bye-run after James Deane failed to reach the start line in time, with the Final 4 serving up Irish fan-favourite Jack Shanahan, who proved no match either.
The final saw Randalu take on Israel's Itay Sadeh in a battle of first-time finalists and, thanks to staying composed under pressure, Randalu pulled off a surgical final to take home the win.
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Drift Masters Finland – Conor Shanahan gets back to winning ways in the rain
Drift Masters: Top 16 – Finland livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Finland at the third round of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
PowerPark Huvivaltio's custom drifting circuit saw ever-changing conditions that pushed talent, timing and nerves to the absolute limit, where Irishman Conor Shanahan earned his first win of the 2025 season over Norway's Tor Arne Kvia as heavy rain fell.
Conor Shanahan celebrates victory at Drift Masters Finland
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Shanhan met his brother Jack in the Top-16 round, echoing the 2023 Finland final, and then advancing past third-place qualifier Piotr Więcek in the Great 8, before battling through a gritty semi-final against home favourite Lauri Heinonen to secure his spot in the final.
There, the previous Finland winner met first-time Drift Masters finalist Kvia. After two razor-sharp runs, Shanahan's edge in control and consistency was enough to seal his first win of the 2025 season and his second PowerPark win. The third-place playoff saw Lauri Heinonen take the final step on the podium in front of his home Finnish crowd.
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Drift Masters Ireland – Wiecek defeats home hero Shanahan at Mondello Park
Drift Masters: Top 16 – Ireland livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Ireland at the fourth round of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
Round 4 of the 2025 Drift Masters season saw Poland's Piotr Wiecek end a near two-year wait for a win as he beat home favourite Conor Shanahan in a thrilling final chase to claim the win at Ireland's Mondello Park in Ireland.
The veteran's path to victory saw him overcome compatriot Pawel Korpulinski in the Top 8 before defeating Czech driver Marco Zakouřil in a close Top 4 battle. That meant he'd face home hero Shanahan in the final and have the chance to gain revenge for his loss to the Irishman last time out in Finland.
The rematch lived up to the hype as both drivers pushed their cars and each other to the absolute limit. The first runs couldn’t separate them, leading to the judges calling for one more battle where Shanahan’s tyre came away from the wheel just before crossing the line. After a tense review, the win was awarded to Wiecek, ending a 675-day wait since his last victory and launching him from 10th to second in the Drift Masters championship standings.
Conor Shanahan ended the final with no tyre, but the championship lead
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Despite suffering defeat in front of his home crowd, Shanahan still walked away from Mondello Park with the championship firmly in his grasp. The 22-year-old holds a 60-point advantage over Wiecek and, after claiming back-to-back podium finishes, is looking the strong favourite to defend his title.
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Drift Masters Latvia – Wiecek wins again to lead Shanahan in title race
Drift Masters Top 16 – Latvia livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Latvia at the fifth round of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
Hot on the heels of his Drift Masters Ireland victory, Polish driver Piotr Wiecek held his nerve to defeat James Deane in the Drift Masters Latvia final in Riga and score his second win if the season, shaking up the 2025 Drift Masters season standings in the process at Round 5 of the championship.
The weekend got off to a wild start during the Top 32 in Riga. Top qualifier Juha Rintanen spun in his lead run against Espen Rohde and was eliminated, while Conor Shanahan – who entered the event as championship leader - lost out to Benediktas Cirba in a high-stakes battle that cost him dear in the championship points race.
Wiecek, Deane and Jack Shanahan all advanced with strong performances into the Top 16, but with the pressure rising and the championship on the line, the punishing Riga layout took its toll.
The Great 8 kicked-off in dramatic fashion with Espen Rohde crashing into the barrier during his chase with Nikolass Bertans, while young driver Conor Falvey's battle was also cut short after a boost leak led to a shutdown against Deane.
The Final 4 saw Deane hold off a hard-charging Bertans in one of the closest battles all weekend, while Wiece''s chase on Jack Shanahan was another raging battle that came down to the wire.
Piotr Wiecek won again in Latvia to take control of the championship
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Wiecek didn't give an inch in the final against Deane. With the pressure on, he drove a flawless lead and an aggressive chase to wrap up the win - his third career Riga victory.
A second consecutive season win now puts the Polish driver at the top of the 2025 championship standings with just two rounds remaining. Wiecek now leads the championship on 298 points ahead of Conor Shanahan on 278, with the nighttime Iron Drift King stop in Ferropolis, Germany, next up on the calendar.
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Drift Masters Germany – Conor Shanahan regains series lead with Ferropolis win
Drift Masters Top 16 – Germany livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Germany at the penultimate round of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
Conor Shanahan moved a step closer to claiming the 2025 Drift Masters title after edging out older brother Jack in the penultimate event of the season in Ferropolis, Germany, to make back into the lead of the championship.
The Top 32 battles set the tone for one of the most dramatic rounds of the season, as James Deane's championship hopes ended with a shock early elimination, while several other big names faced immense pressure .The heat was then further turned up in the Top 16 with some intense battles. Conor Shanahan delivered an incredible run to overcome fellow Irishman Duane McKeever before hometown hero Max Heidrich's run came to an early end after contact with the wall.
In the quarter-finals, the championship picture began to take shape as Conor Shanahan advanced at the expense of Marco Zakouril, while Piotr Wiecek got the better of Lauri Heinonen. There were more fireworks in the Final 4 as Shanahan produced a relentless performance to defeat Pawel Korpulinsk, while on the other side of the bracket Jack Shanahan narrowly prevailed over Wiecek to set up a final battle against his younger brother.
Conor and Jack Shanahan battled for the Drift Masters Germany victory
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The brothers produced one of the most memorable finals of the year, but Conor was able to stay composed and edged out Jack by the narrowest of margins to claim back-to-back wins in Ferropolis.
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Red Bull Drift Masters Grand Finale Poland – a title win for Conor Shanahan
Drift Masters Top 16 – Poland livestream
Watch the Top 16 drifters in action in Poland at the grand finale of the Drift Masters 2025 season.
Conor Shanahan's Drift Masters championship was mathematically sealed before he had even headed down to the track for the final battle because his closest title rival, Piotr Więcek, lost out in the Top 32 when his car agonisingly shut down just before the finish line due to a frustrating mechanical failure.
Red Bull Drift Masters Grand Finale ignites Warsaw stadium
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It saw Shanahan claim the title by tie-breaker as he had earned higher finishing results throughout the season with two wins and a second place to his name compared to Więcek's two wins and a third place.
The title already secured, Conor then delivered one of the chase runs of the year to defeat fellow Irishman James Deane, as Naoki Nakamura finally claimed his first-ever Drift Masters podium in the exciting play-off for third place.
Conor Shanahan celebrates his second championship title
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After adding to his 2023 title, the two-time Drift Masters champion reflected, "Absolutely unbelievable, I can't thank everybody enough for the support. Everybody who has made this possible, my team, partners and everyone who has believed in me."
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