Nürburgring 2026
Once upon a time, there was an April Fool's joke….
An April Fool's joke suddenly becomes a crowd favorite with genuine podium potential: The BMW M3 Touring 24H surprises the Nordschleife with a performance that even causes disbelieving glances in the paddock. In front of 352,000 fans, the station wagon writes its very own racing history in the Green Hell.
Day's best time for the AMG GT3 after the first race day at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
Rain, fog, and standing water turned the opening stages of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring into a true test of the Eifel region. While the AMG GT3 #80 set the fastest lap time, Max Verstappen, dramatic incidents, and chaotic night-time conditions provided plenty to talk about around the Nordschleife.
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.
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.
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.