2026 Nürburgring 24 returns with 161-car grid, its largest in over a decade, as Verstappen headlines a stacked GT3 field.
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Record grid set for 2026 Nürburgring 24 as Verstappen headlines massive entry

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours will feature its largest grid in more than a decade, with organisers confirming a 161-car entry list for the 2026 edition. The expanded field reflects a surge in global interest, driven in part by the high-profile debut of Max Verstappen. After capping entries at 150 cars in recent years, organisers…

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FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has discussed the new start procedure test that will take place during the 2026 Miami GP race weekend and the chances of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism for competitive purposes
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Tombazis on why FIA believes F1 teams won’t misuse the new start procedure for sporting advantage

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shed more light on the new start procedure test in Miami and the possibility of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism to gain an unfair sporting advantage.  Following a series of talks on the contentious 2026 regulations, the FIA, FOM, the OEMs, the power unit manufacturers, and the F1…

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Apart from Franco Colapinto, the four other drivers who have proven to be disappointing so far in the first three rounds of the 2026 F1 season are Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, and Alex Albon
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5 drivers who have been disappointing so far in 2026 F1 season

While drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly have started the new F1 season with a clean slate, there have been several others whose on-track outings in the early rounds of 2026 have been nothing short of disappointing.  With the majority of the teams battling reliability concerns as they try to get to grips with…

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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1's 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen's potential departure from the sport.
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Piastri and Norris on potential Verstappen departure amidst F1 2026 rule changes

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri spoke about F1’s 2026 rule changes and Max Verstappen’s potential departure from the sport. The four-time World Champion continues to be one of the most vocal critics of F1’s new regulations, specifically criticising their over-reliance on battery power and energy management. With Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase set…

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Scherer Sport Audi wins 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race as Verstappen retires, following a tragic crash that overshadowed the event weekend.
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2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Race | Scherer Sports PHX wins race with Green, Sims and Haase

The 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers delivered a tense and incident-filled race, offering a crucial benchmark ahead of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. However, the event began on a sombre note, as the field observed a poignant minute’s silence in memory of BMW 325i driver Juha Miettinen, who tragically passed away in a fatal crash on Saturday,…

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

Qualifying for the 2026 NLS4, which doubles as Round 1 of the 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers,  delivered an unexpected result, as the #23 BMW stunned the field to secure pole position. From the outset, teams pushed hard around the daunting Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, it was David Jahn who made the decisive impact, setting an 8:09.488 lap…

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Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has opened up on the decision to GianPiero Lambiase to join the McLaren F1 squad in 2028.
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Max Verstappen reveals GianPiero Lambiase asked for his blessing before signing McLaren F1 contract

Speaking at a Viaplay event in the Netherlands on Thursday evening, four-time World Champion Max Verstappen opened up on the decision to GianPiero Lambiase to join the McLaren F1 squad in 2028. Last week, Jos Verstappen had already explained how his son felt about the hugely respected F1 engineer deciding to take an enormous offer…

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