Intercontinental GT Challenge Archives

A guide to how Qualifying works at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, from Thursday track time to Friday’s decisive pole shootout.

Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifying explained: From night running to the pole shootout

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The Nürburgring 24 Hours uses a qualifying format made up of standard timed Qualifying sessions, race eligibility requirements, Pre-Qualification, and a separate Top Qualifying process for selected front-running classes. The format reflects the structure of the event. The race is held on the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife layout, with a large multi-class…

Max Verstappen headlines a record SP9 grid as IGTC contenders tackle the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours in Germany.

Verstappen, record GT3 grid and IGTC stakes headline the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring arrives with rare global attention. Max Verstappen brings Formula 1 star power to the Nordschleife, while the Intercontinental GT Challenge adds championship weight to an already fierce GT3 contest. As a result, the race promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. Verstappen turns the spotlight towards…

IGTC opener Bathurst 12 Hour expands to four days in 2027 as organisers lock in February dates and extend Meguiar’s partnership.

Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour secures February 2027 IGTC date and event expansion

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will return in 2027 with a significantly expanded format, as organisers confirm a four-day IGTC schedule for Australia’s premier GT endurance race. The event will run from Thursday 11 February to Sunday 14 February at Mount Panorama. Organisers confirmed the new dates following the success of this year’s move to…

Yelloly topped a disrupted Top Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring 24h as Verstappen advanced after Engel’s crash.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: full event schedule and weekend breakdown

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s toughest endurance races back to the legendary Nordschleife. Once again, teams face a demanding blend of speed, strategy, traffic management, and survival across a full day and night of competition. With Max Verstappen among the headline entrants, the weekend carries…

Guide to every 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours class, from SP9 GT3 contenders to Cup, BMW, TCR and alternative-fuel entries.

Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026: class-by-class guide to the full field

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago017 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours brings together one of motorsport’s most varied grids. This year, the race mixes GT3 heavyweights, GT4 challengers, one-make Porsche and BMW classes, modified production cars, experimental machines and alternative-fuel projects on the same 25.378km Nordschleife layout. The class guide identifies more than 20 categories, while the participant list groups each…

Fresh from BMW’s first WEC Hypercar win in 27 years at Spa, Sheldon van der Linde targets victory at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Exclusive: Sheldon van der Linde targets elusive Nürburgring victory after landmark WEC win at Spa

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sheldon van der Linde arrives at the Nürburgring 24 Hours carrying significant momentum after helping BMW secure a landmark victory at the 2026 6 Hours of Spa alongside Robin Frijns and René Rast. The triumph marked BMW’s first FIA World Endurance Championship win in the Hypercar category in 27 years. The result further strengthened van…

Manthey Racing unveils a special Grello Porsche livery for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, marking team and design anniversaries.

Manthey unveils historic Grello Porsche tribute for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As reported by Sportscar 365, Manthey Racing has unveiled a special version of its famous “Grello” Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo ahead of this weekend’s Nürburgring 24, as the team celebrates two major milestones. The German squad will mark its 30th anniversary this year, while its iconic yellow-green Grello livery also reaches its tenth year….

Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 preview explores the Green Hell’s history, challenges, huge grid and key storylines ahead of the race.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Preview

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May 2026, bringing one of motorsport’s most demanding endurance races back to the Green Hell. Few events punish drivers, teams and machinery quite like this one. Over 24 hours, pace matters, but survival often matters more. The race uses the combined Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit,…

KCMG confirms Fukuzumi and Gamou alongside Pittard and Krohn for 2026 Nürburgring 24, aiming for a strong, consistent GT3 challenge.

KCMG completes strong line-up for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

KCMG has finalised its driver line-up for the upcoming 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, completing a strong four-driver roster for the demanding Nordschleife endurance classic. The Hong Kong-based outfit will field the No. 47 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, aiming to build on promising pace shown during the recent qualifying events. The entry combines experience and emerging talent,…

Manthey Racing confirms Estre, Preining and Güven for 2026 Nürburgring 24 as it targets a record-extending eighth victory.

Manthey targets 2026 Nürburgring 24 glory with proven Porsche trio

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Manthey Racing has confirmed a formidable driver line-up for the 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, as it aims to convert recent near-misses into outright victory. With two consecutive runner-up finishes in the event, the team now returns with a clear objective. As a result, expectations remain high heading into the iconic endurance race,…