Tag: Winward Racing

Verstappen Racing disqualified from 2026 Nürburgring NLS2 win after tyre rule breach, promoting BMW crew Harper and Pepper to victory.
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2026 NLS: ROWE Racing promoted to NLS2 win after Verstappen Racing disqualified for tyre rule breach

Karishma Persad03 mins

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…

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Max Verstappen secures a dominant Nürburgring 2026 NLS win with Mercedes-AMG after a fierce early battle and strategic race execution.
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2026 NLS: Verstappen Racing masters Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG victory in NLS2

Karishma Persad04 mins

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…

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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

Senjuti Jash08 mins

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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Mercedes-AMG confirms 16-car GT World Challenge (GTWC) 2026 entry, targeting Endurance and Sprint Cup titles with strong crews.
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Mercedes-AMG unveils 16-car entry for 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance and Sprint Cups

Karishma Persad03 mins

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an emphatic statement of intent for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS, unveiling a formidable 16-car campaign across both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. With 10 cars committed to Endurance and six to Sprint competition, the Affalterbach manufacturer signals its determination to dominate Europe’s premier GT3 championship. As…

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TFT Racing secures 2026 Dubai 24H Qualifying pole as Benjamin Paque shines in historic GT3 shoot-out amid fierce multi-class battles.
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24H Series Middle East | 24H Dubai | Qualifying | TFT Racing storms to pole in historic GT3 shoot-out

Karishma Persad04 mins

TFT Racing secured a landmark pole position for the Michelin 24H Dubai, as Benjamin Paque produced a stunning lap in the series’ first-ever GT3 ‘Top 10 Shoot-Out’. Consequently, the Belgian driver placed the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO firmly at the front of the grid. Paque’s decisive lap of 1m55.597 seconds proved untouchable. Not only did it…

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Winward Racing secures a dominant front row lock-out in 2026 6H Abu Dhabi qualifying as Mercedes-AMG leads the GT3 charge.
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24H Series Middle East | 6H Abu Dhabi | Qualifying | Winward Racing dominates with front-row lock-out

Karishma Persad04 mins

Winward Racing delivered a commanding performance in Qualifying for the Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi, securing a sensational front row lock-out at Yas Marina Circuit. As a result, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO squad made an emphatic statement in round two of the Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy. Dominant Qualifying display by Winward Racing seals pole…

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Ferrari and Mercedes claim victory at the first Sprint Cup Round at the 2025 GTWC Europe race at Brands Hatch
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GTWC Europe | Round 2 | Brands Hatch | Sprint Cup | AF Corse – Francorchamps Motors and Winward Racing on top

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

The 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup kicked off at Brands Hatch with two action-packed races. Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG split the victories, confirming that this year’s Sprint campaign will be fiercely contested. Winward Racing fastest out of the box The weekend began with sunshine over Brands Hatch. Winward Racing immediately made an impression. Lucas…

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