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
05.08.2025
Thirteen young people have started their training or dual study program at the Nürburgring, taking the first step toward an exciting career at one of Europe's most fascinating workplaces. Whether at the Nürburgring operating company or at Nürburgring Hotels & Ferienpark, the range of apprenticeships is as diverse as the opportunities available at this well-known event and leisure destination.The new recruits gathered for their first group photo in front of the Nürburgring logo on the façade of the ring°boulevard, which is visible from afar. Located in the immediate vicinity of the start-finish straight, the boulevard hosts numerous indoor events and corporate functions every year. The lettering on the outside is a popular photo motif for many tourists and thus also provided an attractive backdrop for the new employees at the start of their professional journey. Unique backdrop, exciting prospects“Standing here as an employee is something special,” says 20-year-old Joost, who has started training as a retail salesman and has visited the Nürburgring several times before. “I'm looking forward to the new challenges – especially to seeing how much goes on behind the scenes to keep the Nürburgring running.”23-year-old Luca is also enthusiastic: “I'm doing my training as a hotel manager at Nürburgring Hotels and Ferienpark. For me, the Ring is a great mix of international flair, nature, and events. Guests from all over the world come here, which is a great motivation to get started here.” An exciting start to a vibrant working worldThe first two weeks are all about getting to know each other: During a two-week training phase, the trainees gain insights into the numerous areas and companies at the Ring. Whether visiting the ring°kartbahn, spending a practical day in track management, or gaining insights into Nürburgring Formula training, the young talents quickly learn how varied the tasks are and how versatile the departments at the Nürburgring are. Training at the Nürburgring – a diverse range of opportunitiesA total of 43 trainees are currently learning their profession at the Nürburgring in various stages of their apprenticeships. They work in a variety of job profiles. At Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, they are training to become event managers, office management assistants, retail sales assistants, automotive mechatronics technicians, IT specialists specializing in system integration, event technicians, or they are completing a dual study program in business administration – trade fair, congress, and event management at the DHBW. automotive mechatronics technician, IT specialist specializing in system integration, event technician, or are pursuing a dual degree in business administration – trade fair, congress, and event management at the DHBW Mannheim. At the Nürburgring Hotels and Holiday Park, trainees learn the professions of chef,hotel manager, event manager, restaurant and event specialist, catering specialist or complete a dual study program with a focus on hotel management. Destination Nürburgring – a strong employerWith 350 permanent employees and over 1,000 temporary staff, Destination Nürburgring is one of the region's strongest employers. The Nürburgring companies also offer a wide range of career opportunities for professionals and career changers. In addition to Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, the operating company of the race track and event locations, the independently operated Nürburgring Hotels and Nürburgring Ferienpark are also located here, as well as nürburgring.tv GmbH & Co. KG and Nürburgring eSports GmbH & Co. KG. All information about job and training opportunities can be found here.
03.08.2025
Three days of world-class historic motorsport at the Nürburgring with numerous highlights – that's what the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix offered the approximately 39,000 spectators this weekend. Despite some changeable weather, visitors to the Nürburgring experienced unique racing and show moments: The lineup ranged from pre-war racing cars to Formula 1 cars from the Cosworth era, from picture-perfect sports cars and GTs from the 1950s and 1960s to the legendary DTM and DRM racing cars and historic formula racing cars from junior series. Even historic racing and sports motorcycles made a guest appearance at the Ring, once again making the historic festival an extremely diverse experience. Reason enough to look forward to next year, especially as the date for the 53rd edition in 2026 has already been set: it will take place from August 7 to 9, 2026. The organizing committee of the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix was satisfied with the outcome of the event. Head of organization Wolfgang Schulz: "This year's BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix offered thrilling racing with old and new highlights. With the help of the participating racing series and our partners, we were able to offer a race weekend that provided many real treats for experts in historic motorsport, while also giving fans who wanted to relive the automotive and human heroes of yesteryear their money's worth. A big thank you therefore goes to all the participants who put their fantastic vehicles to work here, our many helpers, both full-time and voluntary, and of course our partners, who enriched the weekend with their great offers." Classic cars took center stageThis year's race program was even more diverse than ever before and left nothing to be desired. The Golden Era Touring Cars featured prominent drivers such as Kris Nissen, Roland Asch, Kurt Thiim, Volker Strycek, Altfrid Heger, and many more, who competed for the top spots in their legendary BMW, Opel, and Mercedes cars. A special highlight was the race for two-seater sports cars and GTs up to 1971 on Saturday evening. At the start: Porsche 904 GTS, Mercedes 300 SL, Aston Martin DB4 GT, Ferrari 250 GT SWB, and many other iconic racing cars, which brought real Le Mans flair to the track at dusk.The starting grids were almost fully booked, with points up for grabs for the German Historic Car Championship (DAHM): HC '65 and HC '81 offered thrilling, action-packed racing with an extremely diverse range of touring cars, GTs, and sports cars. A major highlight was the Formula 1 return of the Masters Racing Legends: the original Formula 1 cars from the Cosworth era (1966–1985) created a spine-tingling atmosphere with their 3-liter V8 sound—an emotional look back at the former glory days of Grand Prix racing. New to the program: the revival of the Super Touring Cars, the Golden Era Classic Cup with former Porsche Cup cars, and demo laps by historic motorcycles from the “Grab the Flag!” initiative, which added a multifaceted dimension to the event. OGP partners enriched the eventThe Classicbid auction on Saturday morning was also a great success, marking the return of a classic car auction to the OGP after a long hiatus. It was well attended and a magnet for collectors and enthusiasts. The premiere of the new video podcast “BELMOT & friends on the road” was just one of many attractions at the stand of title partner BELMOT. Timing partner Junghans impressed with edition watches designed exclusively for the event. The large Motor Klassik tent was also a particular focus of attention, which was not only busy during the autograph sessions with former DTM stars, but also a central meeting point for many visitors. Editor-in-chief Hans Jörg Götzl commented: "Since our founding 41 years ago here at the Oldtimer Grand Prix, we have been a committed partner of this event. And every year, this weekend inspires us anew with its breadth, which truly offers something for everyone: from spectacular classic motorsport with the Cosworth Formula 1 and large-volume sports cars to excellently cast races such as the evening race and the popular touring car classes, where seemingly every spectator can find a car they know and like."
01.08.2025
Triple record on the Nordschleife: Chevrolet set three new best times for US-manufactured vehicles at the Nürburgring in June 2025 with the Corvette Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X – driven by the engineers who developed them. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Corvette Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.
31.07.2025
On April 11, the BMW M3 CS Touring completed a lap time of 07:29.490 on the Nordschleife. The time of 7:29.490 minutes marks a new best for the Touring in the mid-range class and is also the fastest lap time ever recorded for a Touring model on the 20.823-kilometer track in the “Green Hell.” All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the BMW M3 CS Touring is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.
30.07.2025
Everything you need to know about the BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix from August 01 to 03, 2025, at a glance: TICKETS Tickets can be purchased here. SCHEDULE The schedule can be found here. FAQ Here you will find all the important questions. SITE MAP Here you can find the site map. LIVE STREAMS Here you can find the live stream. AUCTION / VINTAGE CAR AUCTION IN THE RING°BOULEVARD Click here for the auction catalog. SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM Friday, August 1, 20259:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – OGP Track Day, NordschleifeSaturday, August 2, 20258:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – Historic motorcycles “Grab the Flag!”, Nordschleife8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Vintage Sportscar Trophy, Nordschleife10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Meet Drivers & Teams, FCD Racing Series, Mercedes Arena11:00 a.m. – Classicbid classic car auction, ring°boulevard10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Brand club hours, Nordschleife10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – Historic motorcycles “Grab the Flag!”, Grand Prix circuit12:30 p.m. – Autograph session with Golden Era Touring Cars, Motor-Klassik tent2:50 – 3:20 p.m. – Motor-Klassik reader race, Grand Prix circuit3:00 p.m. – Live podcast “BELMOT & friends on the road,” BELMOT, paddock6:30 p.m. – BELMOT stand party, paddock8:05–8:35 p.m. – Le Mans start demo evening race, start/finish Sunday, August 3, 20258:00 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. – Motor Klassik reader race, Nordschleife10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Vintage Sportscar Trophy, Nordschleife11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Historic motorcycles “Grab the Flag!”, Nordschleife11:30 a.m. – Autograph session with Golden Era Touring Cars, Motor-Klassik tent1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Meet Drivers & Teams, FCD Racing Series, Mercedes Arena1:10 – 1:40 p.m. – Le Mans start demo Vintage Sports Car Trophy, start/finish
