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2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Race | Live Blog

One of endurance racing’s most gruelling and revered challenges is upon us, as teams, drivers, and manufacturers prepare to tackle the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife for 24 hours of non-stop racing around the fearsome “Green Hell.” The 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, running from 16–17 May, boasts a massive 161-car entry, featuring a mix…

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A guide to how Qualifying works at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, from Thursday track time to Friday’s decisive pole shootout.
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Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifying explained: From night running to the pole shootout

The Nürburgring 24 Hours uses a qualifying format made up of standard timed Qualifying sessions, race eligibility requirements, Pre-Qualification, and a separate Top Qualifying process for selected front-running classes. The format reflects the structure of the event. The race is held on the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife layout, with a large multi-class…

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Max Verstappen headlines a record SP9 grid as IGTC contenders tackle the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours in Germany.
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Verstappen, record GT3 grid and IGTC stakes headline the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring arrives with rare global attention. Max Verstappen brings Formula 1 star power to the Nordschleife, while the Intercontinental GT Challenge adds championship weight to an already fierce GT3 contest. As a result, the race promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. Verstappen turns the spotlight towards…

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BMW secures surprise pole in 2026 NL4/Nürburgring Qualifiers Round 1 as Verstappen receives penalty after collision in dramatic session.
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2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 1 | Surprise pole for BMW at NLS4 as Team Verstappen Racing hit with grid penalty

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…

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Kondo Racing with Rinaldi returns to 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo; Vermeulen joins for debut alongside Neubauer, Marschall, and Perel.
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Kondo Racing with Rinaldi returns to Nürburgring 24 Hours with Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo

Ferrari squad Kondo Racing with Rinaldi will make its second consecutive appearance at the ADAC 24H Nürburgring in 2026, fielding a Yokohama-shod #45 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo in SP9 Pro. The Japanese team returns to the Nordschleife with renewed determination after last year’s promising but ultimately disappointing outing. The team’s 2026 line-up features factory Ferrari…

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Max Verstappen will make his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance racing event with Mercedes in May 2026, fielding a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with striking Red Bull livery
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Max Verstappen set to make Nürburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes-AMG

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…

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John Surtees leads Jim Clark on his way to a maiden Formula 1 victory at the 1963 F1 German Grand Prix
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Jim Clark’s only second place finish: What happened in the 1963 F1 German Grand Prix?

The 1963 German Grand Prix was held at the Nürburgring and was the sixth round of the 1963 Formula 1 season. The 117th World Championship race has become famous for being the only race in which Jim Clark finished in second position. The two-time world champion dominated the 1963 season, winning seven out of ten…

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