Our Team
Sikkens Motorsport brings together experienced engineers, mechanics and motorsport specialists with a shared foundation in Porsche performance and racing culture. The team combines long-standing expertise with a practical, hands-on approach shaped by real competition experience.
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Robert Sikkens
FOUNDER
Robert is the founder of RSR911 and the driving force behind Sikkens DK. His journey began over four decades ago as a Porsche mechanic, long before RSR911 became known for high-level restorations, race preparation and bespoke builds. From early Porsche 911s to competition cars, Robert has built a reputation for craftsmanship, technical depth and an uncompromising hands-on approach. Sikkens DK grows directly out of this heritage.
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Ted Sikkens
PROJECT MANAGER
Ted Sikkens grew up inside the RSR911 workshop, learning the craft directly from his father and the team. He is also the founder of Sikkens Motorsport. Over the years, he has been involved in restorations, race builds and special projects, combining historical Porsche knowledge with modern project management. Ted coordinates the build process and ensures continuity between RSR911’s proven expertise and new technical challenges within Sikkens Motorsport.
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Lorena Pezzini
CFO & COO
Lorena has been part of RSR911 and Sikkens Motorsport for many years, overseeing resources, administration and operational coordination. Her work ensures that complex projects run efficiently, from planning and logistics to financial control. She provides the structural backbone that allows the technical team to fully focus on engineering and execution.
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Tobia Gelpi
SUSPENSION ENGINEER
Tobia brings engineering expertise in suspension design and vehicle dynamics to the RSR911 and Sikkens Motorsport team. His work focuses on translating performance requirements into robust mechanical solutions. He applies this knowledge to develop suspension systems that respect classic architecture while meeting modern performance expectations.
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Tommaso Bertagnolli
MECHANIC
Tommaso is a hands-on mechanic within the RSR911 and Sikkens Motorsport workshop, involved in assembly, preparation and testing across multiple projects. His focus is on precision, reliability, and practical execution. His experience ensures that every component works as intended — not just in theory, but in real conditions.
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Nicolo´Menapace
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Nicolò supports RSR911 and Sikkens Motorsport with mechanical engineering expertise across design, assembly and problem-solving. He works closely with the workshop team to translate concepts into reliable mechanical solutions.
His contribution strengthens the technical consistency across complex and demanding builds.
About RSR911.
40 years of passion, precision and Porsche.
Founded by Robert Sikkens in the 1980s, RSR911 has grown from a small garage into a trusted name for Porsche 911 enthusiasts across Europe. What began with a single restoration has become a lifelong commitment to craftsmanship and performance.
Today, RSR911 brings this spirit to the Dakar Rally 2026 — proving that passion and engineering can carry heritage into new frontiers.
About Sikkens Motorsport.
Sikkens Motorsport is where RSR911 goes racing.
Founded as a separate legal entity, Sikkens Motorsport represents the competitive arm of RSR911 — created to take decades of Porsche experience from the workshop to the start line. It is the space where passion turns into performance, and engineering meets real-world endurance.
With a clear focus on motorsport projects, Sikkens Motorsport handles racing development, compliance and execution, while drawing on the same knowledge and values that have defined RSR911 for over 40 years.
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