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Nürburgring Kicks Off Anniversary Year 2027 and Announces Major Fan Event
The Nürburgring is heading towards a historic anniversary and has announced the first details of the 100th birthday celebrations. A special fan weekend is intended to make the fascination of the legendary race track tangible and bring motorsport history to life in a unique way.

70 teams this year at the 24 Hours of Spa
70 GT3 cars, ten manufacturers, and numerous world-class drivers are already building anticipation for the 24 Hours of Spa before the start. Additionally, all eyes are eagerly watching several new GT3 models, which face their next test at the world's biggest GT race.

Porsche starts in Le Mans with historic anniversary design
Silver Instead of Classic Racing Livery: Porsche is sending its two 911 GT3 Rs to Le Mans with a design that directly recalls the brand's legendary debut 75 years ago. A tribute to a history that remains inextricably linked to the world's most famous endurance race to this day.

Genesis presents striking magma design for GMR-001 hypercars at Le Mans
Genesis is banking on a spectacular look for its 2026 Le Mans appearance: the new GMR-001 hypercars will feature a magma design inspired by glowing lava, guaranteed to turn heads on the Sarthe. However, there's much more to this striking aesthetic than just a new coat of paint.

Iron Lynx Again With Three Silver Arrows at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The GT3 Silver Arrows return to Le Mans in 2026 with three distinctly different characters. Between rich Mercedes history and the debut of Team Qatar, an exceptional GT3 project with international appeal is emerging at the Sarthe circuit.

24h Nürburgring – New Designs
Between Retro Optics and Factory Design: Just before the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, BMW and Prosport Racing are showing off their final looks for the Nordschleife. While the M3 Touring sports a much more serious appearance, a pixelated AMG GT3 in the style of classic video games is attracting attention in the paddock.

24h Nürburgring: BoP adjustments, prominent cancellations, and great anticipation in the paddock
New BoP classifications, prominent withdrawals, and a Mustang GT3 in a Bundeswehr design: just days before the Nürburgring 24 Hours, stories surrounding the race are intensifying. At the same time, anticipation is growing for one of the strongest starting fields in recent years.

Alternative uses are conceivable
Max Verstappen is swapping Formula 1 for the Nordschleife: The world champion is using the racing break for a highly anticipated start at the Nürburgring 24 Hours – and is already hinting that this won't be his last excursion into endurance racing.

Manthey Anniversary
30 years of Manthey, ten years of „Grello“: At this year's 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Porsche tradition meets modern design. The special anniversary livery is full of allusions to the most successful chapters of the team's history – and when it comes to sport, Manthey has only one goal in mind anyway.

24h Nürburgring 2026: Event and Weekend Tickets Completely Sold Out
The 24 Hours of Nürburgring 2026 is experiencing a historic surge in visitors: for the first time, all weekend tickets are sold out even before the race. There are no more tickets available for Saturday either – a clear sign of the enormous hype surrounding the Nordschleife.

Doriane Pin for Formula 1 test at Mercedes
Doriane Pin is set to drive a Mercedes Formula 1 car for the first time, marking the next milestone in her career. The F1 Academy champion is increasingly in the spotlight of the premier racing class and is simultaneously writing a new chapter in the history of women in the Formula 1 environment.

DTM Test at the Red Bull Ring
Just before the season starts, the DTM held its dress rehearsal at the Red Bull Ring. While Ben Dörr set the fastest time, the focus was primarily on intensive development work – especially for Lamborghini newcomer Luca Engstler and the new Temerario GT3.

IronForce Racing Will Not Compete in Nürburgring 24h Race
IronForce Racing will not be participating in this year's 24h Nürburgring race after all. Despite months of preparation, technical challenges forced the team to cancel late—however, the extraordinary Porsche project is set to continue soon in the Nürburgring Endurance Series.

Two days of testing in Fiorano
Between red flags, new impressions, and first long runs, the focus in Fiorano for two days was all about details. Ferrari used the test drives to fine-tune drivers and technology under real conditions for the upcoming tasks.

Genesis enters the WEC in 2026
With Genesis, another manufacturer will enter the big stage of endurance racing in 2026. The entry into the WEC brings not only a new name to the Hypercar field but also fresh pressure for the established competition.

Free admission to the DTM test at the Red Bull Ring
Full DTM power without ticket costs: At the Red Bull Ring, fans get rare insights into the teams' preparations even before the season starts. Between test programs and initial assessments, it's clear who has improved over the winter.

Max Verstappen tests GT500 cars in Fuji
Between Formula 1 and Japanese GT racing, a completely different driving experience awaited Max Verstappen in Fuji. The test in the spectacular GT500 car not only attracted attention in the pit lane.

IronForce Racing plans 24h race 2026
After last year's setback, IronForce Racing is once again setting its sights on the Nordschleife. With renewed motivation and clear goals, the project surrounding the 24h race in 2026 is picking up speed again.

McLaren continues to be represented in the DTM with Dörr Motorsport
McLaren remains loyal to the DTM and continues its collaboration with Dörr Motorsport. There's more to this continuation than just continuity, as the team wants to prove itself anew after a difficult phase.

Motorsport calendar in chaos: F1 cancels two races – WEC postpones start of season
Cancellations, date changes, and open questions are disrupting the plans of many racing series. While Formula 1 has canceled two races at short notice, the WEC is also reacting to the increasing challenges in the international calendar.



