Cork's Conor Shanahan crowned double European Drift champion in Warsaw 

Cork’s Conor Shanahan has written his name into the history books once again, claiming both the 2025 Drift Masters European Championship and the Grand Finale victory in front of 50,000 fans inside Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy stadium.

The Cork star entered the season decider with everything still to play for, but when rival Piotr Wiecek was eliminated in the Top 32, the title was mathematically sealed. 

That didn’t stop Shanahan from putting on a show. 

With trademark aggression and precision, he battled through the knockout stages before defeating Polish favourite Pawel Korpulinski in a dramatic One More Time final.

It was a night to remember not only for Shanahan, but for Irish drifting as a whole. 

Four Irish drivers finished inside the championship’s top 10 - a staggering display of dominance on the European stage. 

Conor’s brother Jack Shanahan joined him on the podium with third overall, while James Deane finished fifth and Conor Falvey rounded out the top 10.

Plenty of Irish fans made the trip to Warsaw, creating a sea of green in the stands as Shanahan clinched the title and celebrated with his brother on the podium.

Speaking after the win last night, Conor said: “It’s absolutely unbelievable – I can’t thank everybody enough for the support. 

"Everybody who has made this possible, my team, my partners, Red Bull - everyone who has believed in me and stood by me.

“Two time Drift Masters champion, 2025 champion, I’m a very, very happy boy tonight.” 

For Shanahan, it marks a second European crown in three years, cementing his place as one of the sport’s standout stars.