Christian Krognes takes 2026 NLS6 pole for Walkenhorst as late green running, heat and repeated Code 60s shape Nordschleife Qualifying.
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2026 NLS: Krognes builds 2.8-second NLS6 pole margin in final minutes of Qualifying

Christian Krognes claimed pole position for the sixth round of the 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS6) after producing a decisive late Qualifying run in the No.35 Walkenhorst Aston Martin. The 90-minute Qualifying session featured repeated yellow flags and Code 60 periods, which restricted competitive running across the 110-car field. However, the Nordschleife finally returned to full…

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Walkenhorst Motorsport confirms two Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 led by factory drivers Thiim, Drudi and Krognes.
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Aston Martin factory trio leads Walkenhorst Nürburgring 24 effort in 2026

Walkenhorst Motorsport has confirmed its driver line-ups for the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with a trio of Aston Martin factory drivers returning for another attempt at victory in the endurance classic. Nicki Thiim, Mattia Drudi and Christian Krognes will once again share a Walkenhorst-entered Aston Martin Vantage GT3 at the Nordschleife. The three works drivers previously…

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Kessel Racing, Century Motorsport and Walkenhorst reveal early 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe plans ahead of the official entry list.
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Kessel Racing, Century Motorsport, Walkenhorst Motorsport and Steller Motorsport reveal early 2026 GTWC Europe plans

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS teams have continued to unveil their 2026 programmes ahead of the official entry list announcement later on Thursday. As anticipation builds, several leading squads have confirmed driver line-ups and class changes across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Kessel Racing targets Bronze Cup defence in 2026 GTWC Europe;…

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