ABT reveals two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 line-ups for the 2026 Nürburgring 24, featuring factory drivers and past winners.
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Lamborghini factory stars headline ABT Nürburgring 24 programme in 2026

As reported by Sportscar365, ABT has unveiled two competitive driver line-ups for its pair of Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entries ahead of this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. The German team will field two cars in the SP9 class at the Nordschleife endurance classic. Notably, past race winners Nicky Catsburg and Nick Yelloly will reunite in…

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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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Falken colours will remain on a Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Nürburgring 24 while Schnabl and Car Collection reveal their 2026 line-ups.
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Falken Motorsport confirms 2026 Nürburgring 24 return despite Dunlop rebrand

As reported by Sportscar365, the iconic Falken blue livery will remain on the grid at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours despite major changes within the tyre manufacturer’s European operations. A Porsche 911 GT3 R run by Schnabl Engineering will once again carry the traditional two-tone blue Falken colours at the legendary Nordschleife endurance race. In…

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BMW reveals three factory-driver M4 GT3 EVO entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 as ROWE Racing and Schubert Motorsport lead its push.
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BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…

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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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