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ABT Lamborghini loses 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours runner-up finish after failing post-race checks, promoting Aston Martin to second.

ABT Lamborghini disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after failing post-race scrutineering

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago03 mins

The ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 that crossed the line in second place at last month’s 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has been disqualified after failing post-race scrutineering. Race officials confirmed the decision following a hearing held on Friday, almost a month after the event. As a result, the No. 84 Lamborghini forfeits its runner-up finish,…

ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after its runner-up Lamborghini reportedly exceeded the power limit.

ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after runner-up finish

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

ABT Sportsline’s runner-up finish at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours remains under threat after post-race checks reportedly raised questions over the legality of its Lamborghini. As reported by Motorsport-Total, the #84 ABT Lamborghini could face disqualification after allegedly exceeding the permitted power output by around 20 horsepower. The car, driven by Luca Engstler, Mirko Bortolotti…

Mercedes-AMG leads the 2026 IGTC standings after Nürburgring, with Engel and Martin topping the drivers’ table.

2026 | IGTC | Standings after Nürburgring 24 Hours (Round 2)

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Mercedes-AMG strengthened its position at the top of the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) standings after Round 2 at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, while Maro Engel and Maxime Martin moved clear at the head of the drivers’ championship. The German marque now leads the GT3 manufacturers’ standings with 64 points after a strong start to…

Winward Mercedes wins Nürburgring 24 Hours after late driveshaft failure denies Verstappen Racing victory on debut.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Mercedes claims victory as Verstappen’s debut bid ends in heartbreak

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Winward Racing secured victory at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after a late mechanical failure denied the sister Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG what had looked like a memorable win on Max Verstappen’s debut at the event. Maro Engel, Maxime Martin, Fabian Schiller and Luca Stolz took the win in the #80 Mercedes-AMG GT3, giving Mercedes-AMG its…

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Race | Live Blog

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

One of endurance racing’s most gruelling and revered challenges is upon us, as teams, drivers, and manufacturers prepare to tackle the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife for 24 hours of non-stop racing around the fearsome “Green Hell.” The 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, running from 16–17 May, boasts a massive 161-car entry, featuring a mix…

Max Verstappen’s stunning stint put the Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG into a 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours 1-2 as mixed conditions created chaos.

Verstappen Racing emerges as contender for victory at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours as Verstappen Racing pushed itself firmly into contention for a breakthrough victory in the famous endurance race. After almost nine hours of racing around the Nordschleife, the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 shared by Verstappen, Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer led a Mercedes…

Manthey’s No. 911 Porsche retired early from the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after an oil-related crash despite leading pace.

#911 Manthey forced to retire from 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after oil-induced crash

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Manthey Racing entered the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with high expectations and immediately established itself among the frontrunners. The team’s iconic “Grello” Porsche 911 GT3 R, shared by Ayhancan Güven, Kévin Estre and Thomas Preining, started from eighth position in the massive 161-car field. Despite difficult weather conditions and a constantly evolving track surface around…

Watch the full 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours live as teams and drivers take on the Green Hell in endurance racing’s toughest test

Watch the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours live

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago01 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns to the Green Hell from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s most demanding endurance races back to the Nordschleife. The event will use the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife layout, creating a 25.378km challenge defined by traffic, changing weather, darkness and relentless pressure across 24…

Luca Engstler claimed 2026 Nürburgring 24h pole as Lamborghini locked out the front row in Top Qualifying 3.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 3 | Lamborghini locks out front row with Engstler on pole

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Luca Engstler claimed pole position for the 2026 Nürburgring 24h after a superb final lap in Top Qualifying 3, giving the #84 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 the prime starting spot for the race. Engstler produced an 8:11.123 to beat Marco Mapelli in the #130 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3…

The battle among the lower classes got underway at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 with 112 entries vying to secure their class positions.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 3 | Class battles settled as grid takes shape

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Qualifying 3 shifted the focus away from the Top Qualifying battle and gave the rest of the 2026 Nürburgring 24h field one final opportunity to improve their starting positions. With the Top 12 already set for Top Qualifying 3, the fastest pole contenders sat out this session. That separation gave the lower-class and non-Top Qualifying…