Thomas Lüthi 2005 | World Champion
In 2005, the world discovered the quiet champion.
A hand-drawn tribute to Thomas Lüthi, the 2005 World Champion, captured with Swiss precision and passion. This motorsport illustration by Evan DeCiren celebrates the speed, control, and timeless style of a true racing legend.
ART OF SPEED
Celebrate the 2005 World Champion Thomas Lüthi through a hand-drawn motorsport illustration that captures every detail of his legendary Honda RS125R.
SWISS PRECISION IN MOTION
Each line reflects Lüthi’s balance of focus and control a tribute to racing heritage crafted with artistic mastery.
EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK
Created by Evan DeCiren, this unique World Champion illustration blends motorsport history and graphic storytelling like no other.
NOT FOR SALE
This artwork is part of the illustrated career series, made to inspire motorsport fans and collectors around the world.
Description
In 2005, a young Thomas Lüthi etched his name into the annals of motorsport history. What began as a season of redemption quickly transformed into a masterclass of determination, precision, and passion, the very essence captured in this World Champion Illustration by Evan DeCiren.
After a challenging 2004 marked by crashes and injuries, Lüthi returned stronger than ever. The Swiss rider embodied resilience, mastering his Honda RS125R with unwavering focus. This illustrated tribute immortalizes that journey, a visual celebration of courage and control, where every brushstroke conveys the heartbeat of a racer chasing destiny.
The season’s turning point arrived in Le Mans, France, where Lüthi claimed his first-ever Grand Prix victory in the 125cc class. From that moment, the tone was set. The artwork reflects this breakthrough, a moment of realization that speed and discipline could coexist beautifully. Each illustration detail, from the glint on the fairing to the posture on the bike, tells the story of a man who refused to yield.
His legendary rivalry with Mika Kallio defined the season. Lüthi’s victories at Brno, Sepang, and Phillip Island became milestones of mental strength and mechanical harmony. In Sepang, despite a painful shoulder injury, he triumphed by only two thousandths of a second, a testament to both grit and Swiss precision. This artwork captures that emotion, the delicate balance between human endurance and the mechanical soul of racing.
The climax came at Valencia, where tension filled the air. Though Kallio took the win, Lüthi’s ninth-place finish sealed his World Championship title by just five points. This illustration honors that decisive moment as the culmination of a dream drawn in motion.
Created by Evan DeCiren, known for his unique hand-drawn motorsport illustrations, this piece is not just art, it is storytelling in its purest form. It celebrates a racing legend, a 125cc World Champion, and a season that defined an era.
Please note: this artwork is not for sale. It is part of the Illustrated Career Series, designed to inspire fans of motorsport art, racing heritage, and those who believe that true champions are made not only on the track but also in spirit.