10.08.2025
Jubilation at McLaren and Dörr Motorsport: Ben Dörr drove the fastest lap in the second qualifying session at the Nürburgring on Sunday morning with a time of 1:25.620 minutes. This secured the 20-year-old his first pole position for McLaren in the DTM and puts him in first place on the starting grid for the first time. “I'm lost for words! When I heard over the radio that I'd secured pole position, I was overjoyed. It's just wonderful to see the progress we're making as a team. Today is my father's birthday, so starting from the front of the grid is the perfect gift for him,” said a delighted Dörr. Lucas Auer (Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) finished second, just a tenth of a second behind, and therefore has a good chance of regaining the lead in the standings on Saturday. Gilles Magnus (Comtoyou Racing) also put in a strong performance in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and finished third. Fourth place went to Lamborghini driver Jordan Pepper. However, the South African from TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT will be set back five places on the grid for the race after receiving his third warning on Saturday. Jules Gounon (Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter) finished qualifying in fifth place. Bright sunshine greeted the 24 drivers on Sunday morning for the second qualifying session at the Eifel circuit. With a cool 14 degrees Celsius, it took a long time for the Pirelli slicks to reach their optimum operating temperature and for fast laps to be possible. Magnus was the first driver to break the 1:26.000-minute mark with two and a half minutes remaining. Shortly afterwards, Dörr set a new fastest time. Then things got dramatic: Auer took the lead on the last lap, but just eight seconds later Dörr countered and secured the first pole position of his DTM career. Front-runner Jack Aitken disappointed with 16th place and will have a tough time defending his eight-point lead in the championship against Auer. Qualifying results, 10th race of the season, Nürburgring1. Ben Dörr (D/Dörr Motorsport), 1:25.620 minutes2. Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +0.100 seconds3. Gilles Magnus (B/Comtoyou Racing), +0.131 seconds4. Jordan Pepper (ZA/TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT), +0.192 seconds5. Jules Gounon (F/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter), +0.244 seconds The complete results are available here.
10.08.2025
A perfect race and a milestone anniversary: René Rast (Bregenz/Schubert Motorsport) celebrated his 30th victory in his DTM career on Sunday at the Nürburgring after a composed performance. After 38 laps, the three-time champion crossed the finish line in first place with a lead of just under eight seconds. "I didn't expect such a dominant race. But I could already feel in the formation lap that the car felt very good. To have secured the 30th victory of my DTM career means an incredible amount to me. When I started my DTM career in 2017, such a number was unimaginable for me," said Rast, who was successful at the Eifel circuit for the fourth time. His teammate Marco Wittmann (Fürth) completed the one-two victory for Schubert Motorsport in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo. Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) regained the lead in the standings with third place ahead of Jack Aitken (GB/Emil Frey Racing), who finished 16th and failed to score points after contact with a competitor through no fault of his own. A total of 78,000 visitors enjoyed a fantastic motorsport weekend with thrilling races and three days of sunshine. Rast showed shortly after the start on Sunday afternoon that he had big plans for the tenth DTM race of the season. The 38-year-old made up three places and slotted into third behind pole-setter Ben Dörr (Butzbach/Dörr Motorsport) in the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo and Auer. After two more overtaking maneuvers, the BMW driver took the lead on lap six and pulled away from the field as the race progressed.Rast was the last driver to make his first mandatory pit stop and remained in the lead ahead of Auer. Teammate Wittmann moved up to third place after an early tire change. Gilles Magnus (B/Comtoyou Racing) in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and Ford Mustang driver Arjun Maini (IND/HRT Ford Performance) followed in fourth and fifth place. Rast was also quickly dispatched by his Team Schubert Motorsport crew during the second pit stop and returned to the 3.629-kilometer track with a comfortable lead. Wittmann was able to overtake Auer shortly afterwards, who lost a lot of time during the tire change, just like on Saturday. Behind the BMW duo and Auer, Maro Engel (Monaco/Mercedes-AMG Team Winward Racing) finished Sunday's race at the Nürburgring in fourth place with a tactically astute drive. Ayhancan Güven (TR/Manthey EMA) completed the top five in his Porsche 911 GT3 R after an uneventful race at his team's home event. Maini rewarded himself with sixth place in the Ford Mustang GT3 for another strong performance. Belgian driver Magnus celebrated his first top ten finish for himself and his team in seventh place. Pole-setter Dörr was unable to keep up with the pace at the front but still finished in the points in eighth place. Jordan Pepper (ZA/TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT) steered his Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 to ninth place and is now third in the overall standings. Thomas Preining (A) was unable to finish higher than tenth in the second Manthey EMA 911. Marco Wittmann: “After fifth place on Saturday, the podium is the perfect end to a strong weekend for us. Unfortunately, we didn't have the necessary speed in the first stint, so we decided to make an early first pit stop. The strategy paid off because it allowed me to make up a lot of positions.”Lucas Auer: “The two BMWs were on a different level. Second place might have been possible, but unfortunately our second pit stop didn’t go perfectly. Overall, it was an action-packed weekend. You can tell that the second half of the season has started and things are getting a bit rougher on the track.”
09.08.2025
Ferrari is unstoppable in qualifying for the DTM: Jack Aitken from Team Emil Frey Racing drove the fastest lap in the first qualifying session at the Nürburgring on Saturday morning with a time of 1:25.155 minutes, securing pole position for the second time this season. Teammate Thierry Vermeulen finished second, 0.044 seconds behind. This means that the Ferrari duo will start from the front row, just as they did at the Norisring. "I'm over the moon! The team set up my car perfectly for the track. In recent years, I've often been close to the podium at the Nürburgring, but it's never quite been enough. That makes pole position all the sweeter for me. I love this place; the atmosphere at the Nürburgring is always fantastic," said the Briton, who scored three points for pole position for the second time this season and climbed to second place in the standings. Vermeulen also praised the Emil Frey Racing team: "After the Norisring, to be on the front row with two cars at the Nürburgring is the result of an outstanding team performance. With such a close margin, you're naturally a little annoyed that it wasn't enough for pole position. But there's always a second qualifying session on Sunday." Luca Engstler (TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT) took third place in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2. Alongside him, Ben Green will start the ninth race of the season in fourth place in the third Ferrari from Emil Frey Racing. Championship leader Lucas Auer (Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) steered his Mercedes-AMG GT3 into fifth place. With temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius, it took more than ten minutes in Saturday morning's qualifying session for the 24 drivers' Pirelli tires to reach the optimum temperature range. After that, the lead changed hands every second. Auer initially took the lead, but was soon overtaken by Engstler. With just under a minute and a half to go, Aitken set the fastest time on the 3.629-kilometer track before Vermeulen moved up to second place on his final lap. The gaps in the first qualifying session at the Nürburgring were extremely close, with the top five separated by just 0.121 seconds. Qualifying results, 9th race of the season, NürburgringJack Aitken (GB/Emil Frey Racing), 1:25.155 minutesThierry Vermeulen (NL/Emil Frey Racing), +0.046 secondsLuca Engstler (D/TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT), +0.057 secondsBen Green (GB/Emil Frey Racing), +0.116 secondsLucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +0.121 seconds The full results are available here.
06.08.2025
When the DTM returns to the Eifel, a weekend full of motorsport highlights awaits you! Everything you need to know about the DTM from August 8–10, 2025, at a glance: TICKETS Tickets can be purchased here. OPEN BOX OFFICES Box office 1 Friday – Sunday Box office 11 Friday – Sunday Box office 11a Saturday – Sunday Box office 12 Saturday – Sunday Box office 15 Friday – Sunday Ticket office 26 Friday - Sunday info°center During normal opening Hours PROGRAM/SCHEDULE Click here for the complete race schedule. SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM Friday, August 8, 2025 4:30 p.m. Track safari (tickets can only be purchased through the ADAC Shop! Not available at the box office) 6:15 p.m. Show program 6:40 p.m. Event program Saturday, August 9, 2025 Car slalom in the Müllenbachschleife 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paddock tour 10:35 a.m. Show program 11:55 a.m. Pit walk 11:55 a.m. Event program 12:50 p.m. Autograph session DTM Fanzone 2:30 p.m. Award ceremony 2:55 p.m. Show program 3:20 p.m. Autograph session PSCCD Paddock 4:30 p.m. Meet the Drivers 6:00 p.m. Peter Wackel live Sunday, August 10, 2025 Car slalom in the Müllenbachschleife 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paddock tour 10:40 a.m. Show program 11:55 a.m. Pit walk 11:55 a.m. Event program 12:45 p.m. Autograph session DTM Fanzone 2:30 p.m. Award ceremony 3:00 p.m. Autograph session PSCCD Paddock PARKING Day visitors: A4, A5, B1-B5, C7-C8, D1-D3, D10, D11
30.07.2025
Thrilling racing action with the DTM (August 8–10) and the GT World Challenge (August 29–31), the AFTER WORK CLASSICS Community Day (August 22), and moments of glory for historic racing cars at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 1–3): The coming month promises many highlights at the Nürburgring. Once again, the diversity of events at the traditional Eifel circuit will be on display: International GT races will alternate on the Grand Prix circuit with a major classic car event and a community day. Meanwhile, the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (6-hour race on August 16), the RCN (August 17), and dates for the Radtreff (August 7 & 13) are scheduled for the Nordschleife. The events in August 2025 in detail: BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix | August 1 to 3, 2025August kicks off with one of Europe's most famous classic car events. At the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix, spectators embark on a fascinating journey through motorsport history. Hundreds of historic racing cars, from touring car legends to legendary Formula cars, will battle it out in thrilling duels on the Grand Prix circuit. All tickets also grant access to the paddock, where visitors can admire the automotive treasures up close, look over the shoulders of the mechanics, and meet one or two racing icons. On Saturday, there will also be a classic car auction with around 100 vehicles on the ring°boulevard. Day tickets are available in advance from $35.00, and tickets for the entire weekend cost $89.00. Particularly attractive for families: children and young people up to and including the age of 17 enjoy free admission. For an exclusive experience, a VIP ticket with access to a lounge, all-inclusive catering, and an exciting supporting program is available. DTM | August 8 to 10, 2025The DTM is coming to the Nürburgring. And this year, the positions are even more hotly contested: the top 5 in the championship are separated by less than 10 points – thrilling duels are guaranteed. One race each on Saturday and Sunday, as well as other exciting racing series such as the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany, will attract visitors to the track. Day tickets for the DTM are available from $15.00, with weekend tickets starting at $69.00. Those looking for a more exclusive experience will find just the right package with VIP offers such as the RACE & LUNCH ticket. The Track Safari is also a unique experience. Here, spectators ride in a coach around the track while the DTM cars race past them at racing speed. Fans will hardly ever get this close to the thunderous sound of the Ford Mustang GT3 or the popular Grello with driver Thomas Preining again. This unforgettable experience can be booked for $99.00. AFTER WORK CLASSICS Community Day | August 22, 2025A day dedicated entirely to lovers of historic cars: the AFTER WORK CLASSICS Community Day. Starting at 12:00 noon, classic car owners and fans will meet in parking lot A10 on the ring°boulevard for relaxed conversations about cars at the famous Nürburgring logo. Upon arrival, participants will receive an exclusive discount card that entitles them to attractive discounts at ring°werk, the Nürburgring eSports Bar, restaurants, and the ring°fanshop. The highlight is an AFTER WORK CLASSICS session in the evening, when the gates to the Grand Prix circuit will be opened for classic cars from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Only cars that are at least 30 years old are permitted. Another highlight on this day will be a special Nordschleife track walk, where participants will experience the legendary circuit from a bus and hear exciting anecdotes from almost 100 years of Nürburgring history from a racing driver. Tickets for this event are already available in advance on the Nürburgring website. GT World Challenge Powered by AWS | August 29 to 31, 2025More than 50 GT3 cars on 5.148 kilometers of Grand Prix circuit. At the end of the month, fans can look forward to a veritable fireworks display of super sports cars. The GT World Challenge powered by AWS, the world's largest GT3 racing series, is coming to the Eifel region. On Sunday, it will host a three-hour endurance race on the Grand Prix circuit. The starting grid will feature numerous well-known racing drivers in cars from BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Ford, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and others. The supporting program will include the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and the GT4 European Series. The event offers affordable day tickets starting at €10.00 (weekend €35.00). The official VIP lounge of the Nürburgring will also be open for the GT World Challenge. Starting at just €299.00, spectators can experience the race from a completely different perspective. ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series | August 16, 2025The ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) is entering the second half of its season. In the 6-hour race, one of the highlights of the season, well over 100 race cars will take on the challenge of the Green Hell. As usual, fans will be able to get up close to the action at the Nürburgring Endurance Series. Tickets cost €25.00 and include access to the open grandstands and popular spectator areas in Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as access to the paddock and even the grid walk. Here, visitors can experience the teams and drivers up close and personal just before the race. Children under 14 accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge. VIP and RACE & LUNCH tickets for a very special experience with the best view of the action, exclusive catering in a lounge and more are available from $189.00. Events at the Nürburgring - August 2025: 01. - 03.08. BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix 07.08. Radtreff Nordschleife 08. - 10.08. DTM 13.08. Radtreff Nordschleife 16.08. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (6h-Rennen) 17.08. RCN & GLP 22.08. AFTER WORK CLASSICS Community Day 29. - 31.08. GT World Challenge Powered by AWS
12.03.2025
Ready for a full-throttle 2025: the engines will finally start up at the Nürburgring in March. And once again, the event calendar is full to bursting: 60 events make the Eifel race track a worthwhile destination for many good reasons well into the fall. Racing spectacle, festival summer, comedy evening or family outing: the Nürburgring will make hearts beat faster again this year. They belong to the Ring as much as the champagne shower on the podium: crowd-pullers such as the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the DTM, Rock am Ring, the Truck Grand Prix and the Oldtimer Grand Prix will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Eifel this year. A fast-paced mix that includes around 60 public events between March and November alone. Major events alternate with hands-on motor sports and small after-work pleasures, such as the Nürburgring cycling and running club or the Afterwork Classics. One of the highlights will be the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. On the Corpus Christi weekend (June 19-22), well over 100 race cars will take on the ultimate challenge: 24 hours non-stop on the most demanding track in the world. A spectacle – also because of its passionate fans. Tens of thousands will be camping along the track, creating the unique atmosphere of the Ring. One new feature this year is a particularly family-friendly camping option in the new Family & Friends area. If you enjoy the thrilling and close racing on the Nordschleife, there are many other opportunities to experience racing action in the Green Hell throughout the year at the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series and the RCN circuit racing challenge. The International ADAC Truck Grand Prix is also a real experience. For decades, Germany's truckers have been celebrating Christmas with country music, camping and fast-paced racing. This year, the truckers will be on the loose from July 11 to 13. The traditional music festival has recently undergone a rejuvenation. The revamped Saturday evening program now features well-known party artists, and affordable single-day tickets are available for this event. Europe's most famous racing series, the DTM (August 8-10), will once again be a guest on the Nürburgring's sprint track – and will shine with a wide variety of brands, familiar faces and thrilling racing. Or how about a journey back in time to the last century of motorsport? With the Nürburgring Classic (June 13-15), the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 1-3) and the ADAC 1000 km race (September 20-21), three events are dedicated to historic racing cars. Indoor events from comedy to sportsThere will be plenty of laughter and celebration off the track this year: Comedian Carolin Kebekus will be making a guest appearance in the ring°arena in the fall (September 20) with her celebrated Shesus tour. NightWash Live will also be bringing stand-up comedy to the Nürburgring again this year, on November 15. And at Darts am Ring, some of the world's best dart throwers will transform the ring°arena into a madhouse together with many celebrating darts fans on March 29 – just like at the big role model, the Ally Pally. The Nürburgring Family Day on October 26 and the Job Fair on November 7 and 8 round off the indoor highlights. And because the Nürburgring is not just about watching, other hands-on events are looking forward to motivated participants. Whether on two wheels at Rad am Ring (July 18-20), on foot at the Hotfoot Run (May 10), or with the powerful Gargenschatz at GRIP - das Motorevent (July 6). Speaking of garage treasures: Numerous tourist driving days are planned again for all petrol heads, during which anyone can drive on the ring. The Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit will open their barriers on well over 100 days.
29.01.2025
All good things come in threes: In the 2025 DTM season, Manthey is expanding its involvement in the series and entering three Porsche 911 GT3 R for the first time. Two of the three drivers from the 2023 championship-winning team remain unchanged: Thomas Preining (Austria), 2023 DTM champion, starts his third season with Manthey EMA, while Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) is in his second year with the Nürburgring-based team. New to the team is 19-year-old Morris Schuring, who will compete for the Manthey Junior Team. The youngest Dutchman in the history of the series will make his DTM debut at the season opener in the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben from April 25th to 27th. The two Porsche works drivers Preining and Güven will remain with the team as experienced campaigners, once again at the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 R sporting the iconic Grello livery. Güven will continue to compete with car number 90, while Preining will aim for success with the number 91. Manthey will present the design of Schuring's 911 at a later date. “While our expectations were not met in 2024, we were very satisfied with our team performance and are pleased to be represented in the DTM with an even stronger line-up in 2025. In our third season in the series, we want to go on the offensive again,” explains Nicolas Raeder, Managing Director of Manthey Racing GmbH. “I am pleased that Ayhancan and Thomas will remain with our team and hope that this year's results will reflect the very good cooperation. Morris had a very successful WEC season in 2024. He is a young driver who has impressed us with his performance, so the next logical step is now the DTM.” Thomas Preining celebrated one victory last year and finished the championship in fifth place. In his fourth season in the DTM, he wants to fight for the title again: “I'm happy that everything stays the same and that we continue to work together as a team. I believe that consistency is extremely important in our sport and it helps tremendously when you can work with the same people over the years. We grow ever closer and we will try to make use of that this year. We have had many great moments together as a team. 2024 was certainly a difficult season for us, but that's part of it and ultimately makes us stronger. Now we are coming back with a clear goal: we want to be champions again!” Ayhancan Güven is hungry for more trophies after his first podium for Manthey EMA in the season finale: “I'm excited to continue competing with Manthey in the DTM in the 2025 season! Last season did not meet our expectations. However, we have improved a lot over the course of the year, especially in the second half of the season, when I was also able to celebrate my first podium with the team in the DTM. That will be our starting point for 2025. I know what we are capable of and what results we can achieve, and our goals are ambitious. Preparations are going smoothly and I can't wait for the new season to start!” For Schuring, competing in the DTM is a dream come true: “The DTM has always been a series I wanted to race in. It's a dream come true, and I'm really proud to do it with Manthey. The team proved that it is one of the best by winning the 2023 DTM title. Last year we won Le Mans together and I am very happy that we are now also working together in a sprint series. I love sprint races and in the DTM I have the chance to really prove myself as a driver. Thanks to my time in the Porsche Carrera Cup, I know seven of the DTM tracks – only the Norisring will be new to me. I am highly motivated and have worked very hard over the winter to prepare myself as well as possible. I am also proud to call Ayhancan and Thomas my teammates. I know them from previous races, both are strong drivers and I respect them very much.”
22.01.2025
The Nürburgring is one of the most famous race tracks in the world and hosts a variety of motor sports events every year. Now you can easily download all the dates for the upcoming season. Your season planner – it's easy!Whether it's the 24-hour race, the Nürburgring Endurance Series, the DTM or the Truck Grand Prix – now you can import all the important dates directly into your calendar. This way, you can keep an eye on the entire season and plan your visits to the race track in advance. This is how it works:Simply click on the link and download the calendar feed by clicking on “Subscribe to calfeed”. The dates will automatically be displayed in your calendar and will always be up to date. Note: More calendar feeds, e.g. for music and comedy events, will follow shortly. 👉 All dates and the calendar download can be found here.
17.10.2024
Fans can already look forward to next season: from Sunday, 3pm, tickets for the DTM in 2025 will be available at dtm.com. Those who decide by November 15 can save up to 33 percent – prices start at 49 euros. Children and teenagers under the age of 16 will continue to enjoy free admission in 2025 when accompanied by an adult. Those who secure tickets quickly will benefit from more attractive discounts: with the fast-lane discount, fans receive a ten percent discount in all categories when purchasing DTM tickets. ADAC members even benefit twice over and receive a further ten percent membership discount on their order. Overall, a whopping 33 percent can be saved compared to the box office price. The promotion at dtm.com runs until November 15, 2024. Tickets in all categories for seven of the eight DTM race weekends next year will be available from October 20 at 3 p.m. Advance ticket sales for the city spectacle at the Norisring are expected to start in November. The DTM will continue to be an event for the whole family in 2025: children and teenagers under the age of 16 will receive free access at all tracks when accompanied by a paying adult. In addition, all tickets offer access to the paddock, the pit walk and the DTM Fan Zone. Only at the Sachsenring is access to the DTM paddock restricted for capacity reasons. “The DTM is popular with fans for its spectacular motor racing and top-class entertainment, as evidenced by the sharp increase in visitor numbers this year. We have been able to keep ticket prices stable for the coming season, and a new ticket shop now offers significantly more convenience when ordering tickets. Our offer for families is unbeatable, with free entry for children under 16 years of age, and we will continue this in 2025. We want to continue to inspire the whole family with the DTM,” says ADAC Head of Motorsport Thomas Voss. Next year, fans can look forward to 16 championship races at eight events in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. The first two DTM victories will be contested at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben from April 25th to 27th, 2025. The season finale traditionally takes place at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg. With the Red Bull Ring in Austria and the Circuit Zandvoort on the Dutch North Sea coast, the calendar includes two Formula 1 circuits from other European countries. In addition, the DTM stars compete at the Dekra Lausitzring, the Norisring, the Nürburgring and the Sachsenring.
