10.10.2026
With golden October showing its best side and bright sunshine bathing the Eifel forests surrounding the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the stage was perfectly set for the grand finale of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. While damp patches made for tricky conditions during qualifying, the track gradually dried out. The four-hour season finale eventually took place in consistently dry conditions, treating the many fans trackside to a thrilling battle for the championship. With their seventh class win of the season in the tenth round, Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert secured the 2026 NLS championship title in the BMW M240i Racing Cup (#650 Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels). In the final overall standings, the trio finished on 109 points, eight points ahead of Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg (#953 Smyrlis Racing, 101 points), who finished second in the CUP3 class. The success also marks a historic milestone for the team led by team principal Matthias Unger, as it is already the eighth overall championship title in the history of the series for Adrenalin Motorsport. The newly crowned champions were visibly relieved after crossing the finish line. “A perfect race all round and, once again, a fantastic job by the guys – the car handled absolutely beautifully,” said Fübrich, full of praise. Markert struggled to contain his emotions at the finish: “I’m just incredibly relieved. I feel like I’ve bitten all my fingernails off from the tension. We were able to control the race from the front, but the nerves before the start were huge.” Bugane summed up the result with delight: “Anything is possible – today, an absolute dream has come true for us!” The final decisions were also made in the series’ special classifications. Piet-Jan Ooms and Ionuc Catalin Timis claimed the Production Car Trophy in the Toyota Supra entered by SRS Team Sorg Rennsport (#524). The prestigious NLS Speed Trophy went to Schubert Motorsport (#77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO) with a total of 183.00 points. Alexandru Vasilescu (#177 AV Racing by BLACK FALCON) secured the Gentleman Trophy with 86 points. Gamota locks out the front row in qualifyingThe first surprise of the day came during qualifying, when Gamota Racing fielded two GT3 cars for the first time and immediately secured an impressive front-row lockout. Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz and David Jahn (#23 BMW M4 GT3 EVO) claimed pole position with a lap time of 9:03.855 minutes, ahead of their teammates Zsigo, Csaba Walter and Dennis Fetzer (#36). Pole-sitter Jahn defended the lead at the start, but a spectacular battle broke out immediately behind him. Adam Christodoulou (#26 PROsport Mercedes-AMG GT3) surged from fourth on the grid around the outside into second place at Turn 2, then went wheel-to-wheel with Sven Müller in the Falken-Porsche (#44). The GT3 field showcased impressive brand diversity, with six different manufacturers occupying the top eight positions in the early stages. A collision later dropped the PROsport-AMG down the order and necessitated repairs using duct tape in the pit lane. Porsche one-two at NLS10Dunlop Motorsport ultimately celebrated overall victory at the season finale. Nico Menzel and Sven Müller (#17 Porsche 911 GT3 R) crossed the finish line as winners after 24 laps, with a 27-second lead. Tim Heinemann and Sven Müller (#44 Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R) secured second place to complete the team’s one-two finish, while Jordan Pepper and Tim Tramnitz (#77 Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO) completed the podium after a strong recovery drive. Müller, who contested both races and took just five laps off between switching from the Falken to the Dunlop Porsche, was named ‘Driver of the Race’ by the ILN, race control and the commentators. “First and second place for our team is an absolutely perfect result. The car was great fun to drive today,” said Sven Müller. The victory was also a special personal milestone for Nico Menzel: “With my fifth overall NLS win, I’ve now drawn level with my father – it’s just amazing that we won!” Runner-up Tim Heinemann was equally positive in his assessment: “The whole team did a top job preparing the cars, so a huge thank you to everyone.” Tim Tramnitz, who had worked his way up from 16th on the grid alongside Jordan Pepper, added proudly: “The first few laps in traffic were still pretty tricky, but given where we started, third place was the absolute maximum we could achieve.” Gamota ultimately earned a double class podium to reward its strong performance. The pole-sitters (#23) finished sixth overall and second in SP9 PRO-AM, while the sister car (#36) crossed the line in 13th overall, also securing second place in SP9 AM. Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller and Dylan Pereira (#48 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON, Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO) won the SP9 PRO-AM class and secured third place in the 2026 drivers’ standings. Alexey Veremenko and ‘SELV’ (#8 JUTA Racing, Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II) took victory in SP9 AM. “Simply breathtaking!”: Formula talent Mathilda Paatz shines on Nordschleife debutMathilda Paatz wrote a special family story at the NLS finale. At just 18 years old, the youngest competitor in the field made her endurance racing debut alongside her father Michael in the VW Scirocco R entered by mathilda racing, and was absolutely thrilled with the experience: “It’s completely different from formula racing. My first long stint was simply breathtaking.” The long-term goal shared by the Aston Martin junior driver and her father is to compete in the 24-hour race in the Green Hell. The two are already on equal footing within the team, as she revealed with a wink: “He’s doing a great job, especially considering he hasn’t driven much himself for a long time and has invested all his energy in me. It’s really cool that he’s now making my dream of racing together come true. Of course, I hope I’ll soon be faster than him – but for a first race, it was okay.” The father-daughter duo ultimately finished sixth in their class. A strong field and worthy champions: NLS boss Mike Jäger reflects on the seasonFor the organisers of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, the finale marks the end of a successful year both on and off the track. The series is clearly moving in the right direction: while an average of 112 cars took to the track for qualifying last year, that figure rose to an impressive 123 cars per round this season. “We can look back on a thoroughly successful season with some really great racing,” said NLS Managing Director Mike Jäger. “We have seen absolutely worthy champions in both the overall standings and the other classifications. The series is clearly on an upward trajectory. After some more challenging periods, we are now back on very solid foundations. We can be proud of this positive development, our new champions and the work of the entire team.” Winter break with sim racing and a historic anniversary year in 2027Before the engines roar back to life in the Green Hell, the Digitale Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (DNLS) will help fans get through the winter break. The official sim racing counterpart to the NLS begins its new season on 19 December, bringing the thrilling action of the Nordschleife straight to fans’ screens. When real-world racing returns with the season opener on 20 March 2027, the lights will turn green for a major motorsport celebration: the traditional racing series will mark its 50th anniversary, coinciding with the Nürburgring’s historic 100th birthday. Note: Due to ongoing appeal proceedings, the results of NLS9 and NLS10 remain provisional, as does the championship standings. However, the outcome of these proceedings will not affect the leading positions in the overall standings.
09.10.2026
The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is heading towards its grand finale, with one more spectacular event in store for motorsport fans as the season draws to a close. This Saturday, 10 October, the tenth and final round will take place on the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The final four-hour race of the season will see the last 15 points up for grabs, with the championship title set to be decided. But there is plenty more to look forward to beyond the battle at the top of the standings. All to play for in the championship battleThe overall standings are set for a thrilling showdown, with three driver line-ups still in contention for the title ahead of the final four hours of racing. Leading the standings are Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert. The trio compete for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels in the BMW M240i Racing Cup and head into the Eifel with the strongest hand. Their closest challengers in second place are Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS entered by Smyrlis Racing. In third place is Alexandru Vasilescu on 80 points, competing in the BMW M4 GT4 for AV Racing by BLACK FALCON. In the four-hour race, a class win is worth 15 points, second place earns 11 and third place brings eight points. As two races have not counted towards the standings this year, there are no dropped results, meaning all eight rounds count towards the championship. Bugane, Fübrich and Markert arrive with 94 points. A class win would take them to 109 points, securing the title on their own merit. Fielenbach and Sandberg could reach a maximum of 105 points with a class win. If Bugane, Fübrich and Markert finish second in that scenario, the top two line-ups would be level on 105 points, with six class wins each. The tie-breaker would then be the higher average number of competitors in their respective classes over the course of the season. Thanks to the more strongly contested CUP3 field, this would favour Fielenbach and Sandberg. If the leading trio finish third, they would reach 102 points and fall behind Fielenbach and Sandberg. Vasilescu also retains a theoretical chance of winning the title on 80 points: he would become champion if he wins his class, Bugane, Fübrich and Markert score no points, and Fielenbach and Sandberg finish no higher than fifth. A fresh challenge for SP10There is news from local team Jung Motorsport, which is taking on a new challenge with a Mercedes-AMG GT4. Eugen Weber, Mario Fuchs and Tobias Jung will share the cockpit. Jung is optimistic about the project: “We’re really excited about taking this step. Eugen, who owns the car, approached us to ask whether we could run it for him. He also completed his permit with us this year. NLS 10 will be a test for us, and the plan is to run the car for the entire 2027 season.” Formula talent Mathilda Paatz to race alongside her father MichaelThe season finale will also see a special story unfold as rising Formula talent Mathilda Paatz takes to the track alongside her father Michael Paatz for the first time. The pair will share the VW Scirocco R entered by mathilda racing. Born on 1 August 2008, Mathilda is the youngest competitor in the entire field. Her father has secured 16 class wins in the NLS and competed regularly at the Nürburgring until 2023, before focusing fully on supporting his daughter’s career. Now, the two will share the cockpit. Having grown up in the NLS paddock, Mathilda is eagerly anticipating her debut: “I went to the 24h-Rennen at the Nürburgring with Dad and was hooked straight away. Formula racing is still my top priority. But we’ve always had this idea of racing the 24h-Rennen together one day. Now I’m getting my first kilometres on the Nordschleife under my belt, and I’m excited to see how it goes.” 21 GT3 cars, comebacks and debuts on the gridThere will also be some high-profile additions at the front of the field for the season finale. Alongside its already-entered car in the SP9 PRO-AM class, driven by Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz and David Jahn, Gamota Racing will field a second BMW M4 GT3 EVO in SP9 AM. This car will be shared by Antal Zsigo, Csaba Walter and Dennis Fetzer. Konrad Motorsport will also return after sitting out three races, with Pavel Lefterov, Dimitar Balev and Aleks Stefanov at the wheel of the spectacular Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO I in SP9 PRO-AM. This brings the total number of GT3 cars competing for victory in the season finale to 21. There will be other new cars and faces on the grid, too. In the BMW 325i class, Alex Wright and Jonathan Sharp will share car number 122 entered by Keeevin Motorsport. The same class will also see Luca Alpert, champion of the 2024/2025 DNLS season, make his NLS debut. He will team up with Christopher Gruber in the BMW entered by Eifelkind Racing. Titles to be decided in the special classificationsIn the Junior Trophy, Benjamin Koslowski and Raphael Rennhofer are tied at the top with 63 points each. As a side note, Rennhofer won the title in the virtual DNLS season 2024/2025 alongside Alpert, who will be making his NLS debut. In the Gentleman Trophy, Alexandru Vasilescu leads with 80 points, followed by ‘Russ Turner’ on 70 and Mike Stursberg on 61. Flavia Pellegrino Fernandes heads into the season finale as the leader of the Ladies Trophy with 37 points. Tickets for the season finale cost 25 euros and are available here as well as at the ticket offices on the day. Children and teenagers up to and including the age of 14 enjoy free admission. The ticket includes access to the open grandstands on the Grand-Prix circuit, the popular spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane and starting grid. A full day of action on the Nordschleife awaits: Saturday morning’s qualifying session runs from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Fans can then get an up-close look at the cars and drivers during the Pitwalk in the pit lane from 10:20 a.m. and the Gridwalk on the starting grid from 11:10 a.m. The four-hour season finale gets underway at 12:00 p.m. Those unable to attend in person can tune in to the official livestream from 8:15 a.m. or listen to “Radio Nürburgring” on rpr1.de and via the RPR1 app.
08.10.2026
The Nürburgring is heading towards a very special year: in 2027, the legendary racetrack will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone, visitors can look forward to a diverse event calendar that showcases the full spectrum of experiences the Nürburgring has to offer. Major motorsport highlights on the Nordschleife and Grand-Prix-Strecke will be complemented by a varied program of indoor events, entertainment, music, sporting challenges, and experiences for the whole family. One of the key highlights of the anniversary year will be the “100 Years Nürburgring – Fan Event” on June 19 and 20. On June 19 and 20, 2027, the Nürburgring will be dedicated entirely to celebrating its 100th anniversary. The major Fan Event will welcome Nürburgring and motorsport enthusiasts, families, and local residents alike. Motorsport from different eras, action on and off the track, and numerous interactive activities will bring the history and present-day spirit of the Nürburgring to life. The focus is not only on looking back at 100 eventful years, but above all on enjoying a shared weekend at a venue that has inspired and connected people across generations. Major Motorsport Highlights in the Anniversary YearNaturally, motorsport will remain at the heart of the event calendar during the anniversary year. On the Nordschleife, the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), and the Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung (GLP) will provide racing action throughout the entire season. The season highlight takes place from May 27 to 30: during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, the combination of Nordschleife and Grand-Prix-Strecke will once again become the stage for one of the biggest motorsport events of the year. The Grand-Prix-Strecke will also host a top-class program. The Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix will bring race trucks, festival atmosphere, and a diverse supporting program to the Eifel from July 9 to 11. In August, two further major motorsport weekends follow: first, the DTM will visit the Nürburgring from August 20 to 22, followed one week later by the GT World Challenge Powered by AWS from August 27 to 29. Motorsport History on the RacetrackIn keeping with the 100th anniversary, the Nürburgring’s rich heritage will also play a special role in the 2027 event calendar. From June 11 to 13, the ADAC Nürburgring Classic will bring racing cars from various eras back onto the track. The Eifelrennen on July 31 and August 1 will likewise celebrate the Nürburgring’s long motorsport tradition. From August 13 to 15, the BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix, one of the most prestigious historic motorsport events, will take center stage. The ADAC 1000 km Rennen from September 17 to 19 will complete the late-summer lineup of historic motorsport events. Rock am Ring and Major Entertainment in the ring°arenaThe 2027 event calendar also demonstrates that the Nürburgring offers far more than motorsport. Leading the lineup is one of Germany’s largest music festivals: from June 4 to 6, Rock am Ring will once again transform the venue into a massive festival city, attracting tens of thousands of music fans to the Eifel. Indoor entertainment will also offer plenty of variety. While sports fans will be cheering on the action at the Darts am Ring Gala on March 13, comedy fans can look forward to Bülent Ceylan on June 12. Other sporting highlights include the international karate tournament Rhein Shiai, the German Taekwondo Championship, and several cheerleading competitions, which will once again bring impressive displays of sport, acrobatics, and showmanship to the ring°arena in 2027. From Rad am Ring to XLETIX: Taking on Sporting ChallengesThe Nürburgring anniversary year offers plenty of opportunities not only to watch, but also to get actively involved. From July 23 to 25, the Nordschleife will once again belong to cyclists during Rad am Ring. The demanding circuit will become the ultimate test of endurance for thousands of participants. A completely different challenge awaits from September 25 to 26 at the XLETIX Challenge. Obstacles, mud, and team spirit are at the heart of this obstacle-course event. At XLETIX Kids, younger participants can also look forward to an adventure of their own. Offers for the Whole FamilyFamilies will also play an important role in the 2027 event calendar. Many of the major events already feature family-friendly supporting programs. These are complemented by additional activities and experiences around the Nürburgring, attracting visitors of all generations to the Eifel and creating opportunities for shared experiences. In its 100th year, the Nürburgring once again brings together everything that makes the venue unique: motorsport and history, music and entertainment, sporting challenges, and experiences for the entire family. As a result, the 2027 event calendar makes the anniversary year a memorable experience both on and off the racetrack. 2027 Events at a Glance
08.10.2026
The finale is only the beginning: When the chequered flag falls on the 2026 DTM season next Sunday, the focus will already be turning to the 2027 season. Directly after the final race, ticket sales will open, kicking off the anticipation for all eight events next year. From 6 p.m., fans can secure the best seats for 2027. Tickets remain available from just 49 euros – and children and teenagers under the age of 16 can even experience the DTM for free when accompanied by an adult. Being quick pays off twice: The first 15,000 ticket buyers will receive a high-quality BWT Pro-Climate-Bottle free of charge. The exclusive extra will be handed out on site at the respective DTM event booked. ADAC members will also benefit again in 2027: During the presale, they can save ten percent on DTM tickets. The DTM has something for the whole family – with spectacular battles on track and unforgettable experiences away from the asphalt. During the Pitwalk, visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the DTM, while the “Meet the Drivers” autograph session gives them the chance to get up close to their stars. The DTM Fan Zone features Europe’s largest mobile ball pit, a Reaction Wall, selfie spots, a 360-degree camera and a giant screen. Free concerts at selected events make the race weekend an experience for visitors of all ages. A unique DTM highlight is the Track Safari, where visitors travel around the racetrack by coach during a practice session – you simply can’t get any closer. The season gets underway from 23 to 25 April 2027 at the Red Bull Ring presented by VKB-Bank in Austria. Throughout the season, the DTM will take its fans across Germany, Austria and the Netherlands: eight race weekends, 16 championship races and plenty of thrilling motorsport action. The big showdown will take place from 8 to 10 October at the traditional season finale at Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg. The DTM will make a stop with us from 20 to 22 August 2027. Now is the time to act: secure your top seats and start looking forward to thrilling racing and the unique DTM atmosphere. The first 15,000 ticket buyers will also receive the exclusive BWT bottle. And for those already thinking about Christmas, DTM tickets are more than just admission – they are the gift of a thrilling experience packed with emotion.
31.08.2026
The days are getting shorter, but the race days at the Nürburgring are far from over. In September, the legendary circuit, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, presents a varied programme. Alongside exciting career opportunities away from the track at the Jobmesse powered by Nürburgring (11–12 September), fans can look forward to action-packed motorsport weekends featuring historic endurance racing at the ADAC 1000km-Rennen (18–20 September), thrilling two-wheel action at EURO MOTO (04–06 September), smoking tyres at the Nürburgring Drift Cup (04–06 September) and a NLS double-header (12–13 September) in the Green Hell. Information on all events and tickets is available here on our website. EURO MOTO | 04 to 06 September 2026 Two-wheel action on the Nürburgring Sprintstrecke: EURO MOTO (formerly IDM) is entering a new era and promises spectacular lean angles and high-level motorcycle battles. In the Superbike, Supersport and Sportbike classes, Europe’s motorcycle aces will fight for every inch of asphalt. The event sees itself as a family-friendly motorsport festival: children and young people up to and including the age of 14 can enter free of charge, while day tickets for adults start at just €5.00 (Friday) and €25.00 (Saturday). A weekend ticket costs €45.00. Nürburgring Drift Cup | 04 to 06 September 2026At the same time as the two-wheel spectacle of EURO MOTO, tyres will be smoking once again at the Müllenbachschleife. At the Nürburgring Drift Cup, Europe’s drifting elite will compete in the next championship round. Following free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, the weekend will culminate in the spectacular “Twin-Battles” on Sunday. Two drift cars producing up to 1,000 hp will fly door-to-door through the lowest section of the Grand-Prix-Strecke, promising thrilling battles decided by mere millimetres at high speed. Day tickets are available for €25.00, while a weekend ticket costs €40.00. Job Fair powered by Nürburgring | 11 to 12 September 2026On 11 and 12 September, everything at the ring°boulevard will revolve around careers, training and professional opportunities from 10:00 to 16:00 on both days. More than 30 exhibitors will present a wide range of career opportunities at the Jobmesse powered by Nürburgring. Participating companies and institutions come from a wide variety of sectors, including Bundespolizei, Bundeswehr, dm, Manthey, Köllemann, Schnorpfeil and Strabag. A large job wall will also showcase current vacancies from the participating employers. On Friday, classes from several partner schools in the region will also visit the fair. Admission to the Jobmesse is free of charge. ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | 12 to 13 September 2026At the same time, endurance racing action will take place right next door with a double dose of racing. The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is set for a double-header: two four-hour races on two consecutive days – one on Saturday and one on Sunday, featuring more than 100 race cars across a wide variety of classes. Day tickets are available from €25.00 (children up to and including 14 years of age free of charge) and include access to the open grandstands, paddock, as well as the pit walk and grid walk. Those looking to make the weekend extra special can book a RACE&LUNCH ticket from €190.00 or one of the popular VIP packages from €285.00, including a bus tour around the circuit. ADAC 1000km-Race | 18 to 20 September 2026It is the horsepower-packed weekend of a true motorsport icon at the Nürburgring: the ADAC 1000km-Rennen. Several races on the Grand-Prix-Strecke and Nordschleife will make the hearts of motorsport nostalgists beat faster. The field ranges from touring cars and youngtimers from the 1960s to icons of the early 2000s. Alongside the main races, events such as the Deutsche Historische Langstreckenmeisterschaft (DHLM), the Tourenwagen Golden Ära and the Porsche Transaxle Cup will provide spectacular grids. The Grid Walk shortly before the start, as well as free access to all grandstands, the pit roof and paddock, make the event an up-close experience. Advance day tickets start at €20.00 (children up to 15 years of age free of charge), while a weekend combi ticket is available from €35.00. VIP experiences can be booked from €290.00. The Nürburgring highlights in September 2026: 04–06 September: EURO MOTO 04–06 September: Nürburgring Drift Cup 05 September: RCN / GLP 11–12 September: Job Fair powered by Nürburgring 12–13 September: ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (Double Header) 18–20 September: ADAC 1000km-Race 26 September: RCN / GLP
30.08.2026
The Nürburgring delivered a GT World event to remember this weekend (28–30 August). Headlined by the GT World Challenge powered by AWS Endurance Cup, the long-running meeting in the Eifel mountains drew 28,000 spectators to experience a full schedule of entertainment on the circuit and activities in the open paddock. The fans saw champions crowned on Sunday afternoon as Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter completed its mission to clinch the Endurance Cup on home turf. Fourth place was enough to put the drivers' title beyond doubt for Maro Engel, Lucas Auer and Luca Stolz, cementing their status among the elite of global GT racing. The star of the three-hour race was the #7 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin, which was in full control from start to finish. The Belgian squad came to the Nürburgring knowing that victory was essential to keep its title hopes alive and its trio of Nicki Thiim, Marco Sørensen and Mattia Drudi executed perfectly from pole.It was not quite enough to take the fight to the finale at Portimão, but the win was a fitting reward for a peerless performance. Team WRT claimed the runner-up spot with its #32 BMW, followed by Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing which claimed its first-ever Endurance Cup podium just a few weeks after earning a maiden Sprint Cup triumph. Tresor Attempto Racing took Gold Cup victory after Dylan Pereira seized the class lead during the final hour. The #99 Audi was a factor from the very beginning, first with Alex Aka and then Alex Frassineti at the wheel. The battle for the Gold Cup crown will go to Portimão with several crews still firmly in the hunt. The Silver Cup has been settled. Team WRT wrapped up the title with its #30 BMW crew of Matisse Lismont, Ignacio Montenegro and Amaury Cordeel, who led much of the race but finished second after a late charge from HRT Ford Racing. This marked the first GT World Challenge class victory for the Mustang GT3 thanks to the crew of Eduardo Coseteng, Nicolas Baert and Niklas Kalus – the latter making a big impression on his series debut by completing the winning overtake. The #222 2 Seas Motorsport Mercedes-AMG won the Bronze Cup class from pole, though the car lost the lead at the start and did not regain it until the final hour. The same squad won this race last year with Charles Dawson at the wheel for both; on this occasion, his victorious teammates were Kiern Jewiss and Reece Barr. The Bronze Cup teams' title has been decided in favour of Kessel Racing, which came home third in class with its #74 Ferrari despite being involved in a Turn 1 incident. The drivers' fight will be resolved at Portimão. In addition to the action on the track, there were plenty of activities for spectators to experience at the Nürburgring. They were brought closer to the competitors with pit walks organised on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a pre-race autograph session featuring the full field of drivers. The BMW M3 Touring 24H that won so many fans during this year's 24 Hours of Nürburgring was on display in the paddock, though it wasn't just a showpiece. The car ran taxi laps on Saturday and two lucky competition winners were among those to enjoy the ride of a lifetime, sitting in the passenger seat alongside BMW factory driver Max Hesse. Support race action was provided by Lamborghini Super Trofeo, the GT3 Revival Series and Mazda MX-5 Cup Benelux. The notable storylines included a title success for former GT World Challenge racer Jean-Luc Beaubelique. The Frenchman clinched the GT3 Revival Seres Pro-Am crown in his Ferrari 458, the very same car with which he claimed CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa class victory in 2013.
24.08.2026
The GT World Challenge powered by AWS returns to action this weekend (28–30 August). A 55-car grid will chase victory at the Eifel venue, which hosts its 15th GT World Challenge event since joining the calendar in 2012. This begins a run of four rounds in eight weeks – two each for the Sprint Cup and the Endurance Cup – culminating in the season finale at Portimão in mid-October. But we may not have to wait that long to decide this year’s Endurance Cup champions, with at least one title likely to be settled in Germany. The weekend will also feature a busy support line-up consisting of Lamborghini Super Trofeo, the GT3 Revival Series and the Mazda MX-5 Cup Benelux. Off-track activities will give fans even more to see and do at the legendary German venue, with pit walks and an autograph session allowing spectators to see the cars up close and meet the drivers. The location is nothing short of spectacular, blending a rich motorsport culture with breathtaking Eifel scenery. Race previewThe Nürburgring is familiar territory for GT World Challenge. Indeed, with the exception of Spa-Francorchamps, no circuit has staged more events than the 5.1km GP-Strecke. This year’s 55-car grid features 10 manufacturers, marking the first Endurance Cup race since the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa ran at the end of June. Porsche was the big winner in the Ardennes as Lionspeed GP produced a remarkable charge from the back of the field to secure victory. Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter took the runner-up spot, the squad’s third such result from as many Endurance Cup races following Circuit Paul Ricard and Monza. This result put the trio of Maro Engel, Lucas Auer and Luca Stolz in position to be crowned champions at the Nürburgring, where a finish of fourth or better will seal the title regardless of what their rivals achieve. Among the class battles, the Gold Cup is the closest contest heading to Germany with just eight points separating Garage 59 (McLaren) from ROWE Racing (BMW). Team WRT (BMW) holds a commanding advantage in Silver and is on course to secure the title with a round to spare, while Kessel Racing (Ferrari) looks well placed to defend its Bronze crown after scoring maximum points at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. You can find the entry list here. Fan ActivationsThe Nürburgring is among the most famous and historic venues in global motorsport. As such, it is a must-visit for every fan. The surrounding area is steeped in racing culture, with memorabilia found in almost every local bar and plenty of racing-related businesses. The wider region is visually spectacular, from the verdant Eifel mountains to the imposing Nürburg castle which can be seen from the circuit. At the track, there will be plenty of opportunities to get close to the action. At 17:55 on Saturday evening, the public will be invited into the pit lane where they can watch as the teams undertake pit stop practice. There will also be an autograph session between 12:30 and 13:10 on Sunday, followed by a pit walk between 13:45 and 14:15. On display at the circuit, fans can see the BMW M3 Touring 24H which became a cult icon during this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. The circuit is also home to a series of merchandise stores – both modern and retro – selling a very wide variety of souvenirs. You’ll find the usual items like t-shirts, hats and stickers, as well as more unique mementos – including a toaster that leaves an imprint of the Nordschleife layout on your toast! Support RacesAs ever, there's plenty more on-track activity to look forward to during the Nürburgring weekend. Lamborghini Super Trofeo returns from its summer break with just nine points separating three crews at the top of the Pro standings. Silas Lovén Rytter and Patrik Fraboni (Oregon Team) lead Kevin Gilardoni and Simone Iaquinta (DL Racing) by seven, with Nicholas Pujatti and Benedetto Strigano (Villorba Corse) two points further back. The Eifel venue marks its 14th appearance on the Super Trofeo calendar and is sure to produce another pair of entertaining races. The GT3 Revival Series is set for its maiden appearance at the Nürburgring. Launched this year as a home for the early generations of GT3 machinery, the new championship has attracted big grids featuring some iconic cars. The Pro-Am title could be settled in Germany, with Jean-Luc Beaubelique on the cusp of closing the deal with his Ferrari 458 – which, in a previous life, scored class honours at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The Mazda MX-5 Cup Benelux completes the Nürburgring support line-up. Using the globally popular MX-5 platform, this one-make series is popular with young hopefuls and experienced veterans. The Nürburgring makes the fourth of six events and is the only one staged outside the Benelux region. The full timetable can be found here. TicketsTickets begin at 10€ for Friday, while Saturday entry costs 20€ and Sunday is priced at 30€. The best value comes from a full weekend pass, which grants access for all three days and costs 40€. All tickets include access to the paddock and grandstands, while a range of VIP options are also available. Get yours here! Children aged 11 and under may attend free of charge with a paying adult, while those aged between 12 and 17 are entitled to a reduced rate. There are also concessions for spectators who meet a specified disability threshold. How to watchIf you can’t make it to the track, GT World Challenge races are streamed live around the world on the GT World YouTube channel. This is entirely free, allowing fans to experience every second of the action no matter where they are. Live coverage from the Nürburgring begins at 10:50 on Saturday with Free Practice 1, followed on Sunday by Qualifying at 09:45 and the main event at 15:00. The GT3 Revival Series will also air live on GT World.
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Calm under pressure and tactically smart: Marco Wittmann (Fürth/Schubert Motorsport) secured his 20th DTM victory on Sunday at the Nürburgring. The 36-year-old impressed with early and fast pit stops as well as clean overtaking manoeuvres. In the final third of a chaotic race, the BMW driver took the lead and secured his first DTM victory in two years. “The 20th victory means an enormous amount to me! Throughout all my years in the DTM, I have experienced many highs and lows. It feels fantastic to be fighting right at the front on our own strength. The race was chaotic at times, but I kept a cool head, even though things got really tight towards the end,” explained Wittmann. Tom Kalender (Hamm/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) delivered a sensational performance: The youngster gained nine positions and celebrated the first podium finish of his DTM career in second place. Thomas Preining (A/Manthey) narrowly missed out on taking the lead in the standings with third place and is now just one point behind championship leader Maro Engel (Monaco/Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol). The 40-year-old retired after a collision on the opening lap and therefore failed to score points for the first time in 18 DTM races. 81,000 spectators experienced a hot race weekend at the Nürburgring – with plenty of overtaking manoeuvres and hard-fought battles. Keyfacts, 12th race of the season out of 16• Pole position: Jules Gounon (Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo #48), 1:25.062 minutes• Winner: Marco Wittmann (Schubert Motorsport, BMW M4 GT3 R #11)• Fastest lap: Finn Wiebelhaus (HRT Ford Racing, Ford Mustang GT3 #64), 1:25.988 minutes Shortly after the start of the 12th DTM championship race, a collision occurred at the first corner of the Nürburgring – the Safety Car was deployed. Championship leader Engel had to retire his Mercedes-AMG GT3, as did fellow Mercedes-AMG driver Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), who consequently dropped to fourth place in the standings. The race was also over for Kelvin van der Linde (ZA/Schubert Motorsport). After the restart, pole-sitter Jules Gounon (F/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter) led ahead of Ben Dörr (Butzbach/Dörr Motorsport) and Matteo Cairoli (I/Emil Frey Racing). Wittmann had moved up one position to fourth and took second place behind Gounon after an early pit stop. Dörr retired with an incorrectly fitted rear tyre, while Cairoli dropped far down the order after a weak mandatory pit stop. Preining also benefited from this and moved up to third. Shortly afterwards, Wittmann took the lead in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo as Gounon had to serve a Penalty Lap for exceeding the speed limit in the pit lane, losing several positions in the process. After the second tyre change, Wittmann and Preining defended their positions. Kalender, on the other hand, opted for a late stop and returned to the track in fifth place on fresh Pirelli slicks. With skilful overtaking manoeuvres, the 18-year-old fought his way up to third place. The Mercedes-AMG driver then attacked Preining and passed the Austrian one lap before the finish. Kalender even managed to close the gap to the leading Wittmann – but after 39 turbulent laps, Wittmann crossed the finish line first. Behind Wittmann, Kalender and Preining, Arjun Maini (IND/HRT Ford Racing) and Mirko Bortolotti (I/TGI Team by GRT) finished fourth and fifth respectively in the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Luca Engstler (Kempten/Red Bull Team Abt) took sixth place in another Lamborghini. Aston Martin works driver Nicki Thiim (DK/Comtoyou Racing) moved up to third place in the overall standings with seventh place. Timo Glock (Kreuzlingen) placed the second McLaren 720S GT3 Evo from Dörr Motorsport in eighth. Marco Mapelli (I/Red Bull Team Abt) followed in ninth, ahead of Porsche driver Bastian Buus (DK/Land-Motorsport). Tom Kalender: “When I ran to my team after the podium ceremony, I saw so many happy faces as never before. In just four years, I have made it from karting to the DTM podium. This feeling is indescribable. After my retirement on Saturday, I still had a fresh set of tyres in reserve. That obviously helped me in the battle with Thomas Preining.” Thomas Preining: “A great home race for the team! At the start, I was incredibly lucky to just avoid the collision involving the cars next to me. I would have loved to bring second place home and I gave it everything I had, but Tom Kalender was simply impossible to hold off. We are now fully involved in the championship fight and we have worked hard to get here.” Results, 12th championship race1. Marco Wittmann (D/Schubert Motorsport)2. Tom Kalender (D/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +0,517 seconds3. Thomas Preining (A/Manthey), +0,918 seconds4. Arjun Maini (IND/HRT Ford Performance), +2,571 seconds5. Mirko Bortolotti (I/TGI Team by GRT), +3,112 seconds The complete result is available here.
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Matteo Cairoli (I/Emil Frey Racing) comfortably won the eleventh DTM championship race at the Nürburgring on Saturday. The Ferrari driver controlled the field as pole-sitter in midsummer temperatures and was the first to take the chequered flag after 39 laps with a lead of just under ten seconds. “This victory feels fantastic after some rather disappointing weekends recently. Our team did a mega job last week and did everything possible to get us back on the road to success. It has fully paid off. First pole position, then the victory and the fastest race lap – the car was simply a rocket,” said a delighted Cairoli, who has already claimed three victories as a DTM rookie. Porsche driver Thomas Preining (A) finished second at his team Manthey’s home circuit. Third place went to Marco Wittmann (Fürth/Schubert Motorsport) in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo. Keyfacts, 11th race of the season out of 16• Pole position: Matteo Cairoli (Emil Frey Racing, Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo #14), 1:25.345 minutes• Winner: Matteo Cairoli (Emil Frey Racing, Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo #14)• Fastest lap: Matteo Cairoli (Emil Frey Racing, Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo #14), 1:26.031 minutes Pole-sitter Cairoli maintained the lead ahead of Preining after a perfect start. Behind them, Ben Dörr (Butzbach/Dörr Motorsport) took third place ahead of Wittmann and Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), who lost two positions. While there were some hard-fought battles further down the field, the gaps between the top five remained constant. The 30-year-old Cairoli had built up a lead of more than three seconds by the time of the mandatory pit stop and returned to the track in first place after a quick tyre change. Preining had fitted new Pirelli slicks one lap earlier and reduced the gap to the Italian in his Porsche 911 GT3 R, but was unable to get within striking distance. Wittmann was able to pass Dörr after an early pit stop, while Auer remained in fifth. As Cairoli continued to extend his lead, Dörr closed in on Wittmann but was unable to challenge the experienced driver from Fürth. The Ferrari driver ultimately secured his third victory with a comfortable margin, giving him more race wins this season than any other DTM driver. With second place, Preining also moved up to second in the overall standings. Wittmann and Dörr followed in third and fourth. Auer finished fifth and therefore remained third in the standings. Championship leader Maro Engel (Monaco/Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol) tactically stayed out of the hard-fought battles and maintained his lead in the drivers’ standings with sixth place. Luca Engstler (Kempten/Red Bull Team Abt) was the best-placed Lamborghini driver in seventh. Jules Gounon (F/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter) was classified eighth. Ricardo Feller (CH) finished the eleventh race of the season in ninth place in Manthey’s second Porsche 911 GT3 R. Bastian Buus (DK) completed the top ten in the Porsche of Land-Motorsport. Thomas Preining: “A great race for us! The important thing was that I was able to defend second place at the start. Matteo Cairoli was simply too fast to put him under serious pressure. The 20 points are important for the championship, and we have to continue like this on Sunday. I have been driving for Manthey for so many years that, as an Austrian, the Nürburgring weekend already feels like a home race to me.” Marco Wittmann: “The Nürburgring is a track that suits me really well. We have been at the front since the first practice session on Friday and didn’t have to make any major setup adjustments over the weekend. As a driver, that gives you the confidence you need in a DTM race. I had to keep a close eye on the rear-view mirror during the final laps, so I’m all the happier with the result.” Result, 11th championship race1. Matteo Cairoli (I/Emil Frey Racing)2. Thomas Preining (A/Manthey), +9.973 seconds3. Marco Wittmann (D/Schubert Motorsport), +13.756 seconds4. Ben Dörr (D/Dörr Motorsport), +14.569 seconds5. Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +15.373 seconds The complete result is available here.
