Born in

Duncan Hofland was born in November 2002 in Zoetermeer – The Netherlands, just 2.5 laps of the Nordschleife (roughly 50 km) away from the racetrack in Zandvoort. Duncan loved visiting Zandvoort to watch DTM & GT3 races in the past and is looking forward to his first F1 visit in the near future. The passion for racing began when he started karting at 7 years old up until the age of 14. During these years behind the wheel he quickly found his talent for racing. The competitive drive of this young sim talent could not be contained by go-karting alone so Duncan decided to play tennis as well.

Racing

The spark plug to reignite Duncan’s racing ambitions was Daan Stots, a race car driver & instructor who sold his first sim rig to Duncan’s father so it could be gifted for Duncan’s 17th birthday. This time the racing seat was accessible from the convenience of his own home, which meant more hours of practice in a day. This led to Duncan earning the second place in Season 28 of PSGL F1 on playstation in 2020.

His passion for modern & highly technical tracks pushes the Abu Dhabi track to the top of his favorites list which he hopes to visit for an F1 Race in the near future. However, in order to live his dream he will have to focus on all other tracks as well as Duncan’s five year plan is to become the world champion in F1 Esports. The first step towards this dream goal is to become a professional Esports driver and make the switch to PC competitions in 2022.

Ambitions & Goals

Just 21 years old, the rising star of Duncan Hofland can only go up. Alongside pursuing a university degree Duncan will train with other esports talents at the H20 Rabobank Esports Campus, where he has been selected to participate in the Esports Talent Training program. Yet another race Duncan managed to qualify for as 160 ambitious Esports athletes signed up this year and only 20 made the cut.

NEWS

Engineering in F1 Simracing

During the most recent F1 Simracing championship, Duncan demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in fostering the optimal preparation of the primary drivers through the exploration of various strategic approaches in different circumstances.

Additionally, he assumed an engineering role during the Esports competitions, skillfully navigating strategic decision-making processes to ensure the attainment of optimal outcomes. To effectively execute this challenging responsibility, Duncan has actively participated in over 50 league races, meaning he is ready to respond to any unexpected scenarios that may arise during the course of a race.

Head to head with Jessica Hawkins at Whilton Mill 

In the month of February in the year 2022, Duncan experienced a go-karting adventure at the prestigious Whilton Mill circuit alongside his colleagues from Aston Martin Cognizant Esports. The occasion was further graced by the presence of a special guest, Jessica Hawkins, an Aston Martin ambassador and stunt driver for the James Bond film franchise.

Astonishingly, Duncan showcased his exceptional skills by achieving the fastest lap time during the qualifying rounds, setting the stage for an exciting race ahead. Meanwhile, Jessica opted to start from the back of the pack. Despite encountering a few initial challenges, she swiftly overtook her competitors, eventually engaging in battles with Duncan himself.

Regrettably, fate intervened as Jessica was forced to retire from the race due to technical issues with her kart. Nevertheless, the encounter proved to be a remarkable experience for Duncan. The competitive spirit shared on the track undoubtedly made this event a memorable chapter in Duncan’s racing journey.

Joining Aston Martin Aramco Esports

Joining the team as Development Driver for 2022, Duncan Hofland adds even greater strength in depth to an already talented squad. Having reached the finals of this year’s F1 Esports Pro Exhibition and after finishing third in PSGL’s second tier F1 Championship, Duncan already has plenty of high level sim racing experience under his belt and will play a key role as we aim to maximise our potential across the current season and build for future success.

Duncan Hofland signs with Monaco based manager Daan Stots

Professional networker and former race car driver & instructor Daan Stots and Duncan Hofland join forces to push Duncan’s career up in the competitive world of Sim Racing. After winning 2nd place in season 28 the PSGL PS F1 competition Daan quickly realised the potential Duncan offered to the world of Sim Racing. Throughout the years Daan has created a strong network of drivers, teams, sponsors & race organisers. Combined with his appointment as Global Partnership Manager at Monaco Esports earlier this year Duncan Hofland will be seen flying up the ranks supported by the best Sim Racing brands in the world. 

2021 PSGL season has seen a flying start for Duncan securing P2 twice in the first five races. Both Stots & Hofland are confident they are able to create the next rising star in Sim Racing. The coming months Duncan will focus on the core of what racing in general is all about: the constant pursuit of perfection in competition to yourself and shearing mere seconds of your lap times. In the meantime, off the virtual tracks, Daan will ensure unique partnership opportunities and pave the way for Duncan’s career by activating key players in his network. 

The team behind the talent - Marketing

“Talent wins races – but teamwork & intelligence wins championships.” The wise words of Michael Jordan ring true in many different industries. In racing you have entire teams ensuring the man behind the wheel can deliver top performance every race. Pitcrews, engineers, analysts, health & media experts to name a few, are all working towards the victory of the talent on the track. 

Duncan’s Dream to become the world’s best Sim Racer is proudly supported by JeanMarketing&Animazely ensuring the webdesign, animations, posts & all other elements of the media strategy are carefully planned & executed.  While Duncan focuses on track to ensure P1 on the starting grid, the team behind him focuses on the second most important grid for any Sim Racer, the insta grid, constantly striving for P1 in the media as well. 

The team behind the talent - Content

The skills & expertise of the photographers & designers at Gassion & Supercarpool bring the brand to life. Their lenses are experienced in capturing the prancing horses, raging bulls & elegant spirits stuck to hoods of the world’s most desirable cars, so in the blink of a camera shutter these creative minds are providing Duncan and the team with top notch pictures and logo designs.

The team got together at The Unbound – Amsterdam for a shoot and the first strategic sessions on Duncan’s highspeed career. Close to Amsterdam, merely 20 Km away from the Zandvoort Racetrack the first shoot was created in a calm and serene setting. Exactly the sharp contrast needed to stay sane in the fast paced world of Sim Racing. 

Calendar 2024

World Online Racing


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor bahrain flag BAHRAIN
12 NOV

Result: P10


 Afbeeldingsresultaten voor british flag BRITAIN
19 NOV

Result: P6


Oude USA vlag met 48 sterren | bol LAS VEGAS
3 DEC

Result: P4


Oude USA vlag met 48 sterren | bol LAS VEGAS
10 DEC

Result: P3


Mexico Flag MEXICO
7 JAN 

Result: P15


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor bRAZILIAN flag  BRAZIL
21 JAN

Result: P11


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor belgian flag BELGIUM
28 JAN

Result: P7


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor austrian flag AUSTRIA
8 FEB

Result: P5


Vlag van Nederland - Wikipedia  NETHERLANDS
11 FEB

Result: Dit not start


What Do The Colors And Symbols Of The Flag Of Qatar Mean? - WorldAtlas QATAR
18 FEB

Result: P5


10+ Red White Green Black Flag Silhouette Stock Photos, Pictures ... ABU DHABI
25 FEB

Result: P11


Flag of Saudi Arabia | Britannica SAUDI ARABIA
3 MAR

Result: P11

Results 2023

Premier Sim Gaming Leagues


 Afbeeldingsresultaten voor bRAZILIAN flag BRAZIL
13 JUL

Result: P18


 Afbeeldingsresultaten voor bahrain flag BAHRAIN
20 JUL

Result: P6


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor british flag BRITAIN
27 JUL

Result: P3


What Do The Colors And Symbols Of The Flag Of Qatar Mean? - WorldAtlas QATAR
3 AUG

Result: P1


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor austrian flag AUSTRIA
10 AUG

Did Not Start


CodePen - Lab10 JAPAN
17 AUG

Result: P3


Flag, italy IMOLA
24 AUG

Result: P7


Afbeeldingsresultaten voor belgian flag SPA
31 AUG

Did Not Start


Flag of Saudi Arabia | Britannica SAUDI ARABIA
7 SEP

Did Not Start


Mexico Flag MEXICO
14 SEP

Result: P1


What Do The Colors And Symbols Of The National Flag Of China Mean ... CHINA
21 SEP

Result: P2


10+ Red White Green Black Flag Silhouette Stock Photos, Pictures ... ABU DHABI
28 SEP

Result: P3

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