Pit Debrief

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 Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks 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…

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 Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks 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…

Verstappen Racing disqualified from 2026 Nürburgring NLS2 win after tyre rule breach, promoting BMW crew Harper and Pepper to victory.

2026 NLS: ROWE Racing promoted to NLS2 win after Verstappen Racing disqualified for tyre rule breach

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…

Max Verstappen secures a dominant Nürburgring 2026 NLS win with Mercedes-AMG after a fierce early battle and strategic race execution.

2026 NLS: Verstappen Racing masters Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG victory in NLS2

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Max Verstappen showcased his growing endurance racing pedigree with a commanding victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener (NLS2), the ADAC Barbarossapreis. Sharing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen secured his second series win—this time with a different manufacturer. Although the final margin exceeded 59 seconds, the race unfolded as…

Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi join KCMG for 2026 NLS Round 2, making their GT3 debuts at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Tsuboi and Fukuzumi join KCMG for NLS debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, KCMG has strengthened its line-up for the second round of the 2026 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) by confirming Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi. The pair will join David Pittard and Jesse Krohn in the team’s No. 47 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo for NLS2. Importantly, this outing marks their first appearance in top-class…

The 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener, the 71st ADAC Westfalenfahrt (NLS 1), was cancelled due to snow and freezing track conditions.

2026 NLS1 cancelled due to poor weather conditions

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Officials cancelled the opening round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after adverse weather conditions made racing unsafe at the Nürburgring. Snowfall and freezing temperatures plaguing the 2026 opener forced organisers to call off the four-hour race, the 71st ADAC Westfalenfahrt (NLS1). The race was scheduled to start at midday local time. Low temperatures and snow…