2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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….

Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 preview explores the Green Hell’s history, challenges, huge grid and key storylines ahead of the race.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Preview

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May 2026, bringing one of motorsport’s most demanding endurance races back to the Green Hell. Few events punish drivers, teams and machinery quite like this one. Over 24 hours, pace matters, but survival often matters more. The race uses the combined Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit,…