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2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Race | Live Blog

One of endurance racing’s most gruelling and revered challenges is upon us, as teams, drivers, and manufacturers prepare to tackle the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife for 24 hours of non-stop racing around the fearsome “Green Hell.” The 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, running from 16–17 May, boasts a massive 161-car entry, featuring a mix…

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Watch the full 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours live as teams and drivers take on the Green Hell in endurance racing’s toughest test
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Watch the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours live

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns to the Green Hell from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s most demanding endurance races back to the Nordschleife. The event will use the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife layout, creating a 25.378km challenge defined by traffic, changing weather, darkness and relentless pressure across 24…

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xxx tops rainy Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h event, setting the tone for the Top Qualifyings on Friday.
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2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 2 | Unstable weather condition shape second session of the 24h weekend 

Qualifying 1 had already given the 2026 24h Nürburgring weekend a chaotic start, with cold weather, damp patches, Code 60 phases, rain and hail preventing the field from finding rhythm before Qualifying 2. Fabian Schiller made the most of a brief, clear window in the #80 Team Ravenol Mercedes-AMG GT3, setting the fastest time with…

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Schiller tops chaotic 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifying 1 as Verstappen shines amid Code 60s, crashes, rain and hail around the Nordschleife
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2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 1 | Schiller takes top spot in first Qualifying session of the 24h event at the Nordschleife

Qualifying 1 for the 2026 24h Nürburgring gave the teams a difficult and unpredictable start to the weekend, as cold conditions, damp patches and a series of incidents stopped the field from finding any real rhythm. The session was repeatedly interrupted by Code 60 phases, while heavy rain and even hail in the closing stages…

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Vermeulen takes pole in Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers on the Nordschleife after a tight, traffic-affected GT3 session.
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2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 2 | Vermeulen claims pole at the Nordschleife

Qualifying 2 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24H Qualifiers unfolded as a complex and highly competitive contest across the full GT3 field, as teams navigated evolving track conditions and constant traffic on the Nordschleife. With such a long and demanding circuit, putting together a clean lap proved just as important as outright pace, which meant that…

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Verstappen and Lulham win GT3 Debut at the Nordschleife
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“To win here for the first time, is great.” – Verstappen on winning his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Max Verstappen has added another chapter to his racing story with a spectacular debut in GT3 competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing in the ninth round of the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the four-time Formula 1 World Champion showed that his speed and racecraft extend well…

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Max Verstappen at the F1 Azerbaijan GP 2025.
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F1 drivers react as Verstappen secures Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit ahead of F1 Azerbaijan GP

Max Verstappen has added another milestone to his career by earning his Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit A, allowing him to compete in GT3 machinery on the iconic circuit. The Red Bull driver completed the required 14 laps during his debut in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, despite challenging conditions with rain and reduced power. Ordinarily, the rules demand…

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Verstappen on gaining the Nordschleife permit at the Nürburgring, despite still being mainly a F1 driver
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Verstappen is “still mainly a F1 driver” after gaining his permit at the Nürburgring

Max Verstappen has taken another big step in his motorsport career by securing the coveted DMSB Permit A at the Nürburgring. This permit grants Verstappen eligibility to race GT3 cars and compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion made his debut on the Nordschleife during a round of the…

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Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, to obtain his permit.
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Verstappen secures Nürburgrung Nordschleife Permit after racing debut: “I had fun”

Max Verstappen has successfully achieved a significant milestone in his motorsport career, obtaining the coveted DMSB Permit A that allows him to compete in top-level racing on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s weekend at the German circuit marked his racing debut on the notorious track, despite not fully meeting all…

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John Surtees leads Jim Clark on his way to a maiden Formula 1 victory at the 1963 F1 German Grand Prix
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Jim Clark’s only second place finish: What happened in the 1963 F1 German Grand Prix?

The 1963 German Grand Prix was held at the Nürburgring and was the sixth round of the 1963 Formula 1 season. The 117th World Championship race has become famous for being the only race in which Jim Clark finished in second position. The two-time world champion dominated the 1963 season, winning seven out of ten…

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