2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Archives

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 Persad3 days ago3 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,…

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 Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks 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 Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks 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…

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 Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks 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 Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks 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…

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…

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…