Tom Van Rompuy was born in Belgium and grew up in an environment that brought him into contact with motorsport at an early age. Like many drivers of his generation, he began his career in karting, where he spent the early years learning the fundamentals: braking points, racing lines, tire feel, and vehicle balance. This early phase laid the foundation for his later transition to single-seater racing and made clear that behind the name there was more than just talent—hard work and a pronounced understanding of racing.
Van Rompuy’s rise through the junior categories took him through several stations where he developed himself both in open-wheel racing and later in GT3 vehicles. The step from open cockpits to closed-top sports cars was a logical transition, as many endurance drivers make: more weight, different aerodynamics, longer stints, and a greater focus on teamwork and tire management. This path eventually led him to the FIA WEC, where he had to prove himself against experienced competition in a high-caliber environment.
Over the years, Van Rompuy has made a name for himself in the GT3 and endurance racing scene, even though his career path has been without officially recognized championship titles so far. Rather, his career is characterized by consistency and continuous development, qualities that are particularly in demand in the FIA WEC with its changing track conditions and long race distances. His path into the World Championship itself can be regarded as one of the most significant milestones in his career so far.
For the 2026 season, Van Rompuy remains committed to the FIA WEC and enters with the clear goal of working his way further up the standings. Details about his teammate for the upcoming season are not yet finalized, but within the paddock it is expected that he can benefit from his previous experience in the series. For the fans, that means: a driver who has worked his way up step by step and is now ready to make his mark further in the next season.
Tom Van Rompuy in the News