After winning the "Volant V" in 1977 at the André Pilette Racing School, Zolder, Boutsen entered the Belgian Formula Ford 1600 championship and won it in 1978 with 15 victories in 18 races.
Logo de gañar o "Volant V" en 1977 na André Pilette Racing School, Zolder, Boutsen participou no campionato belga da Fórmula Ford 1600 e gañouno en 1978 con 15 vitorias en 18 carreiras.