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

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 2 | Yelloly tops disrupted Top Qualifying 2 as Verstappen advances

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Top Qualifying 2 added another layer of pressure to the 2026 24h Nürburgring qualifying battle, as the 20 cars that progressed from Top Qualifying 1 returned to the Nordschleife to fight for places in the final shootout. At this stage, preparation no longer mattered. Instead, every team needed a clean lap, clear traffic, and enough…

Mattia Drudi topped 2026 Nürburgring 24h Top Qualifying 1 as changing conditions shaped a tense Nordschleife session.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 1 | Drudi leads Aston Martin charge as 20 drivers progress to Top Qualifying 2

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Mattia Drudi set the pace in Top Qualifying 1 for the 2026 Nürburgring 24h, putting the #34 natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO at the top of the timesheets. Drudi produced an 8:12.135 around the Nordschleife to lead the session and give Aston Martin a strong start to the event’s…

xxx tops rainy Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h event, setting the tone for the Top Qualifyings on Friday.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 2 | Unstable weather condition shape second session of the 24h weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago015 mins

Qualifying 1 had already given the 2026 24h Nürburgring weekend a chaotic start, with cold weather, damp patches, Code 60 phases, rain and hail preventing the field from finding rhythm before Qualifying 2. Fabian Schiller made the most of a brief, clear window in the #80 Team Ravenol Mercedes-AMG GT3, setting the fastest time with…

Schiller tops chaotic 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifying 1 as Verstappen shines amid Code 60s, crashes, rain and hail around the Nordschleife

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 1 | Schiller takes top spot in first Qualifying session of the 24h event at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Qualifying 1 for the 2026 24h Nürburgring gave the teams a difficult and unpredictable start to the weekend, as cold conditions, damp patches and a series of incidents stopped the field from finding any real rhythm. The session was repeatedly interrupted by Code 60 phases, while heavy rain and even hail in the closing stages…

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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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…

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: full event schedule and weekend breakdown

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month 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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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….