Verstappen and Lulham win GT3 Debut at the Nordschleife
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“To win here for the first time, is great.” – Verstappen on winning his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Max Verstappen has added another chapter to his racing story with a spectacular debut in GT3 competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing in the ninth round of the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the four-time Formula 1 World Champion showed that his speed and racecraft extend well…

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Max Verstappen at the F1 Azerbaijan GP 2025.
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F1 drivers react as Verstappen secures Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit ahead of F1 Azerbaijan GP

Max Verstappen has added another milestone to his career by earning his Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit A, allowing him to compete in GT3 machinery on the iconic circuit. The Red Bull driver completed the required 14 laps during his debut in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, despite challenging conditions with rain and reduced power. Ordinarily, the rules demand…

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Verstappen on gaining the Nordschleife permit at the Nürburgring, despite still being mainly a F1 driver
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Verstappen is “still mainly a F1 driver” after gaining his permit at the Nürburgring

Max Verstappen has taken another big step in his motorsport career by securing the coveted DMSB Permit A at the Nürburgring. This permit grants Verstappen eligibility to race GT3 cars and compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion made his debut on the Nordschleife during a round of the…

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Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, to obtain his permit.
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Verstappen secures Nürburgrung Nordschleife Permit after racing debut: “I had fun”

Max Verstappen has successfully achieved a significant milestone in his motorsport career, obtaining the coveted DMSB Permit A that allows him to compete in top-level racing on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s weekend at the German circuit marked his racing debut on the notorious track, despite not fully meeting all…

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BMW claims maiden victory at home during the GTWC Endurance Cup at the Nürburgring
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GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Race | BMW claims victory at home

BMW finally tasted overall victory on home soil at the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, as ROWE Racing conquered the Nürburgring in the three-hour Endurance Cup race. It marked the Bavarian manufacturer’s first triumph in Germany since joining the series, a breakthrough achieved by the #98 crew of Raffaele Marciello, Augusto Farfus and…

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The Belgian squad's No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, piloted by Kelvin van der Linde, Charles Weerts and Ugo de Wilde, claimed pole position with a combined lap time of 1:54.426.
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GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Qualifying | WRT Secures BMW 1-2 at Nürburgring despite investigation

Team WRT delivered a commanding performance in qualifying for the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup at the Nürburgring, though their pole position remains under scrutiny following a controversial incident. The Belgian squad’s No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, piloted by Kelvin van der Linde, Charles Weerts and Ugo de Wilde, claimed pole position with…

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Grasser drivers on expectations for the Nürburgring after winning the endurance marathon at the CrowdStrike 24 hours of Spa
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Exclusive: Grasser Racing Team drivers on expectations for the Endurance round at the Nürburgring after winning “the biggest GT race in the world”

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, the drivers of the Grasser Racing Team revealed their expectations for this GTWC Endurance Cup weekend at the Nürburgring. After winning the CrowdStrike 24 hours of Spa, Jordan Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti and Luca Engstler, are aiming to fight for the win. While the GT World Challenge Endurance Cup…

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Antonio Fuoco topped the timesheets in what proved to be a truncated GTWC Europe Endurance Cup Pre-Qualifying session at the Nürburgring #50 - AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors - Eliseo DONNO - Antonio FUOCO - Arthur LECLERC - Ferrari 296 GT3
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GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Fuoco fastest as pre-qualifying at Nürburgring ends early

Antonio Fuoco topped the timesheets in what proved to be a truncated GTWC Europe Endurance Cup Pre-Qualifying session at the Nürburgring, as track surface problems forced an early stoppage. The session lasted barely 20 minutes before a red flag was waved, with officials noting that the asphalt in sector three had begun to break up….

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Heinemann tops Free Practice at the GTWC Endurance Cup Round at the Nürburgring
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GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Free Practice | Heinemann sets fastest lap after less than 10 minutes

Free Practice got underway at the Nürburgring, marking the start of the penultimate round of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. Fastest Lap after less than 10 minutes Tim Heinemann set the fastest lap of the Free Practice session at the Nürburgring. With a 1m55.249s, the German set the time to beat, after less…

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