Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifiers Archives

Manthey Racing secures third at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as a fatal accident reminds the paddock of motorsport's inherent risks.

Manthey Racing secures podium at 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as tragedy casts shadow over weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

The weekend at the Nordschleife for the 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers unfolded under contrasting circumstances, blending competitive action with a deeply sobering atmosphere across the paddock, including the Manthey Racing crew. They faced a demanding programme shaped by limited preparation time, changing track conditions, and the pressure of executing across multiple sessions. However, the sporting…

Scherer Sport Audi wins 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race as Verstappen retires, following a tragic crash that overshadowed the event weekend.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Race | Scherer Sports PHX wins race with Green, Sims and Haase

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

The 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers delivered a tense and incident-filled race, offering a crucial benchmark ahead of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. However, the event began on a sombre note, as the field observed a poignant minute’s silence in memory of BMW 325i driver Juha Miettinen, who tragically passed away in a fatal crash on Saturday,…

Vermeulen takes pole in Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers on the Nordschleife after a tight, traffic-affected GT3 session.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 2 | Vermeulen claims pole at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Qualifying 2 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24H Qualifiers unfolded as a complex and highly competitive contest across the full GT3 field, as teams navigated evolving track conditions and constant traffic on the Nordschleife. With such a long and demanding circuit, putting together a clean lap proved just as important as outright pace, which meant that…

Motorsport mourns the loss of Juha Miettinen following fatal accident at the Nürburgring

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The motorsport world is mourning the death of racing driver Juha Miettinen, who sustained fatal injuries during the first qualifying race of the 2026 ADAC 24 Hours of Nürburgring weekend. Miettinen passed away at the Medical Centre after doctors exhausted all attempts at resuscitation. A race halted by tragedy The incident struck approximately 25 minutes…

BMW secures surprise pole in 2026 NL4/Nürburgring Qualifiers Round 1 as Verstappen receives penalty after collision in dramatic session.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 1 | Surprise pole for BMW at NLS4 as Team Verstappen Racing hit with grid penalty

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Qualifying for the 2026 NLS4, which doubles as Round 1 of the 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers, delivered an unexpected result, as the #23 BMW stunned the field to secure pole position. From the outset, teams pushed hard around the daunting Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, it was David Jahn who made the decisive impact, setting an 8:09.488 lap…

Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers 2026 preview

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

The fourth and fifth rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will take place this weekend as part of the 24h Qualifiers, marking the first double-header of the 2026 season. Organisers will use the full 24-hour configuration of the Nürburgring, with cars bypassing the AMG Arena and turning sharply left after Turn 1 before completing the remainder…

High-stakes 2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers deliver drama, data, and fierce GT3 battles ahead of the iconic 24-hour endurance race.

2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers ignite the road to the 24-Hour showdown

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers mark the decisive dress rehearsal before one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Drivers and teams now gather for the first true test of strength, with 11 hours of racing action recreating the intensity of the legendary 24-hour contest. Across two races and two top qualifying sessions, teams push their…

Max Verstappen adds Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers to his schedule, boosting preparation for his highly anticipated N24 debut.

Max Verstappen adds N24 Qualifiers to Nürburgring 24 preparations

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Max Verstappen will make the most of an unexpected gap in the Formula 1 calendar by competing in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers, further strengthening his preparations for his debut in the iconic endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion continues to broaden his GT racing experience as he balances commitments across disciplines. The…

BMW will race the M3 Touring 24H at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 after an April Fools’ concept sparked huge fan interest.

BMW builds M3 Touring GT racer for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…