As reported by Sportscar365, Lionspeed GP has confirmed an impressive driver line-up for its return to the Nürburgring 24, signalling clear ambitions for outright victory in the 2026 edition of the endurance classic. After a year away, the team returns stronger, combining Porsche factory talent with proven race-winning experience. Star power strengthens the entry as…
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 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…
Max Verstappen delivered a sensational performance on his return to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely known as the “Green Hell”. The Dutchman immediately stamped his authority on 2026 NLS2 Qualifying, securing pole position in emphatic fashion despite challenging and constantly changing conditions. Driving the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen…
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…
BMW will field a unique new race car at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after transforming what began as an April Fools’ joke into a real competition machine. The German manufacturer has confirmed that the BMW M3 Touring 24H will compete in the SPX invitational class during the endurance classic at the Nordschleife on May…
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…
As reported by Sportscar365, Renger van der Zande will compete in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours behind the wheel of HWA’s EVO.R, a modern recreation inspired by the iconic Mercedes 190E EVO II DTM machine from the 1990s. The Dutch driver, who currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Acura, will take part…
As reported by Sportscar365, KCMG has confirmed its return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026, marking the team’s first appearance in the race in three years. The Hong Kong-flagged squad will enter the No. 47 car in the top SP9 class while also undertaking an extensive campaign in the…
As reported by Sportscar365, Konrad Motorsport has confirmed a strengthened programme for this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours after securing additional factory support from Lamborghini. The German team will field a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 at the Nordschleife endurance classic. The car will be driven by Lamborghini factory drivers Christian Engelhart and Maximilian Paul alongside Nordschleife…
