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Manthey Racing secures third at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as a fatal accident reminds the paddock of motorsport's inherent risks.

Manthey Racing secures podium at 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as tragedy casts shadow over weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 hours ago5 hours ago06 mins

The weekend at the Nordschleife for the 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers unfolded under contrasting circumstances, blending competitive action with a deeply sobering atmosphere across the paddock, including the Manthey Racing crew. They faced a demanding programme shaped by limited preparation time, changing track conditions, and the pressure of executing across multiple sessions. However, the sporting…

Scherer Sport Audi wins 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race as Verstappen retires, following a tragic crash that overshadowed the event weekend.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Race | Scherer Sports PHX wins race with Green, Sims and Haase

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

The 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers delivered a tense and incident-filled race, offering a crucial benchmark ahead of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. However, the event began on a sombre note, as the field observed a poignant minute’s silence in memory of BMW 325i driver Juha Miettinen, who tragically passed away in a fatal crash on Saturday,…

Vermeulen takes pole in Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers on the Nordschleife after a tight, traffic-affected GT3 session.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 2 | Vermeulen claims pole at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

Qualifying 2 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24H Qualifiers unfolded as a complex and highly competitive contest across the full GT3 field, as teams navigated evolving track conditions and constant traffic on the Nordschleife. With such a long and demanding circuit, putting together a clean lap proved just as important as outright pace, which meant that…

Motorsport mourns the loss of Juha Miettinen following fatal accident at the Nürburgring

Chiara Martin3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

The motorsport world is mourning the death of racing driver Juha Miettinen, who sustained fatal injuries during the first qualifying race of the 2026 ADAC 24 Hours of Nürburgring weekend. Miettinen passed away at the Medical Centre after doctors exhausted all attempts at resuscitation. A race halted by tragedy The incident struck approximately 25 minutes…

BMW secures surprise pole in 2026 NL4/Nürburgring Qualifiers Round 1 as Verstappen receives penalty after collision in dramatic session.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 1 | Surprise pole for BMW at NLS4 as Team Verstappen Racing hit with grid penalty

Karishma Persad3 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Qualifying for the 2026 NLS4, which doubles as Round 1 of the 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers, delivered an unexpected result, as the #23 BMW stunned the field to secure pole position. From the outset, teams pushed hard around the daunting Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, it was David Jahn who made the decisive impact, setting an 8:09.488 lap…

Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers 2026 preview

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

The fourth and fifth rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will take place this weekend as part of the 24h Qualifiers, marking the first double-header of the 2026 season. Organisers will use the full 24-hour configuration of the Nürburgring, with cars bypassing the AMG Arena and turning sharply left after Turn 1 before completing the remainder…

New Nürburgring 24H rules introduce F1-style qualifying, enhanced safety tech, and a full 150-car grid for 2026.

New Qualifying format and full grid as innovation meets tradition at 24H Nürburgring in 2026

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

In 2026, change remains central to the philosophy of the ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring. Since its debut in 1970, organisers at ADAC Nordrhein have consistently refined the regulations to reflect technological progress while improving safety and operational efficiency. As a result, the race continues to thrive in its 54th edition. Interest has surged once again,…

High-stakes 2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers deliver drama, data, and fierce GT3 battles ahead of the iconic 24-hour endurance race.

2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers ignite the road to the 24-Hour showdown

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers mark the decisive dress rehearsal before one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Drivers and teams now gather for the first true test of strength, with 11 hours of racing action recreating the intensity of the legendary 24-hour contest. Across two races and two top qualifying sessions, teams push their…

Schubert Motorsport wins 2026 Nürburgring ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy (NLS3) as penalties shake up GT3 podium in a thrilling four-hour battle.

2026 NLS: Schubert Motorsport triumps as Mercedes penalty shakes up NLS3 podium

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

The 57th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy delivered a gripping four-hour spectacle at the Nürburgring, where strategy, penalties, and relentless on-track battles defined 2026 NLS3. Schubert Motorsport claimed victory with their No. 77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, overcoming intense pressure and capitalising on the costly penalty suffered by the pole-sitting KCMG Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. Chaotic Qualifying sets…

Kamui Kobayashi prepares for his first GT3 race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with KCMG in 2026 NLS3, aiming for a strong result.

Kamui Kobayashi joins KCMG line-up for NLS3 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Kamui Kobayashi will take on a fresh challenge this weekend as he makes his top-class debut at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. Kobayashi joins the KCMG Mercedes-AMG squad for the third round of the 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS3), stepping into a highly competitive GT3 environment. Moreover, Kobayashi will share the No. 47 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with…