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 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…
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 will expand his endurance racing ambitions in 2026 after Verstappen Racing confirmed plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, run in partnership with Winward Racing and supported by Red Bull. The programme represents another significant step in Verstappen Racing’s growing GT3 activities and underlines the team’s long-term…
