11.10.2025
Radiant winners in gloomy weather conditions: The champions of the 2025 season of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie are called Nick Wüstenhagen and Ranko Mijatovic. At the end of an exhausting season, the duo’s second place in the BMW M4 GT4 from FK Performance Motorsport in the tenth race of the season, after nine victories in a row, was enough to secure the title. For the team from Bremen, which has been competing in the NLS for 13 years, it is the first title in the popular endurance series. The last overall victory of the season went to Falken Motorsports. Dorian Boccolacci crossed the finish line after 4:01:30.077 hours, 22.281 seconds ahead of Nico Menzel in the sister car. The man from Kelberg was in action in both Porsche 911 GT3 R of the team and thus finished both first and second, the latter alongside Joel Sturm. The Haupt Racing Team confirmed the upward trend with the third consecutive podium finish for the Ford Mustang GT3. “I hoped that I would be able to defend the title. But you can’t plan something like that,” said Mijatovic. “I wanted to return to FK Performance Motorsport and with Nick it was a mega driver combination.” Mijatovic is, after record champion Johannes Scheid, the first driver to succeed in defending the title after changing cars. Scheid drove an Autobianchi A112 in 1980 and a Fiat 127 Sport in 1981, Mijatovic switched from the BMW M240i Racing to the BMW M4 GT4. Great joy over championship number one also for Wüstenhagen: “We worked towards the title. In the end, however, it was a lot of work. For me it’s the first time, and it’s slowly becoming real what we have achieved. My goal is of course to build on this success next year. But that also has to fit into my professional everyday life. We’ll see where the journey goes.” At the beginning of the season, Tobias Wahl was also part of today’s championship team. After a bicycle accident, however, the 39-year-old local hero from Remagen was forced to watch from NLS7 onward. In his place, Reinhold Renger contested the remaining season. “We as FK Performance have been competing in the NLS since 2013 and it makes us very proud to now be the ones to provide the champions here. This was definitely not the unlucky 13th year for us, because it is one of our greatest successes,” grinned team boss Martin Kaemena. “Congratulations to Martin and his team,” said Matthias Unger, who with his team Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels had produced the champions over the past seven years. “In the coming season they will be the hunted ones and we will do everything to win the title back.” Adrenalin Motorsport, however, does not go empty-handed this year either. Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt and Daniel Zils won the Produktionswagen-Trophäe of the NLS by a wide margin. The trio achieved six class victories in the VT2-RWD with the BMW 330i. Mühlner Motorsport wins the PETNThe runners-up title was secured by Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of Mühlner Motorsport. With their seventh win of the season, together with David Jahn, the trio also won the overall classification of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. The title in the Cup 3 class of the PETN went to Joshua Bednarski and Lorenz Stegmann, who piloted the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS of W&S Motorsport. Things got really exciting again at the end in the Junior Trophy of the NLS. Noah Nagelsdiek from Alsdorf near Aachen was able to celebrate in the end – even though there was no final race result to count. The 25-year-old retired in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON shortly before the end of the race. Luck in misfortune: his fiercest rival in the title fight, Harley Haughton (20) in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS of SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, suffered the same fate in the first half of the race. Thus, Nagelsdiek ultimately kept the upper hand by just one point. The fastest gentleman of the season was Heiko Eichenberg. The 51-year-old teammate of Haughton prevailed, among others, against the two veterans Joachim and Jürgen Nett, who competed in the Audi S3 of Dupré Motorsport Engineering in the VT2-F+4WD and secured the class winner’s trophy for themselves. A step ahead of her fatherThe NLS Ladies Trophy 2026 goes to Janina Schall. The 20-year-old, competing for the team “Girls only – Ready to rock the Green Hell”, drove her second season in the NLS and is already one step ahead of her well-known father Ralf Schall. The veteran achieved five overall and 106 class victories – most of them in the cult Mercedes-Benz 190E – but never won a title in his long endurance career. “That’s now a point where I can tease my father a bit,” grinned Schall. “And I hope this won’t be my last title. The Girls-Only team was and is exactly right for me for entering the NLS. I’ve learned a lot – not only in driving, but also beyond that.” The Goodyear Award for the most successful vehicle that used tires from NLS partner Goodyear this year goes to the BMW M240i Racing of PTerting Sports by Up2Race, driven in the finale by Jannick Reinhard, John Van Der Sande and ‘Alboretto’. The first champion of the newly introduced BMW 325i Challenge by Goodyear this year is Moran Gott (Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels). The Israeli achieved nine victories, six of them as a solo driver. Second and third places go to Eugen Becker (JS Competition) and Juha Miettinen, Dan Berghult and Oliver Frisse (Keeevin Sports and Racing). Falken Motorsports ends the season with a dream resultThe two Falken Porsches were the benchmark this year. The team celebrated not only its fifth win, but four times the 911s finished first and second as well.The car with start number #3 secured victory in the NLS Speed Trophy ahead of the #4. For his performance – finishing both first and second under demanding and partly wet conditions in the Green Hell – Menzel was voted “Driver of the Race” by the race management, the Drivers’ Association of the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring), and the track commentators.“Nico delivered an exceptional performance today,” said Alex Böhm, board member of the ILN. “He drove both spectacularly and with great care in these conditions. That impressed us all.” Menzel, who celebrated his third NLS victory, was thrilled by the award: “It means a lot to me to receive this prize, especially considering which panel awards it. Being nominated by true experts is fantastic.” Mike Jäger draws a positive conclusion“The NLS has had a very good season. There were many highlights on and off the track that participants and fans will remember for a long time,” said VLN Managing Director Mike Jäger. “Max Verstappen in the NLS was, of course, a huge deal, but also the premiere of the NLS Youth Kart Championship or our paddock parties with participants and marshals were among my personal highlights. We achieved new record numbers both for spectators on site and in the live streams. That motivates my team and me to keep pushing full throttle over the winter. We have a number of ideas we want to implement next year – after all, we’ll be celebrating our 50th season in the Green Hell.” The ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will start its jubilee year on March 14, 2026 – the 50th season in the Green Hell. After that, seven more dates with nine races will follow. Following their successful inclusion last year and this year, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will again count towards the championship in 2026.The virtual competition will continue as early as October 24, 2025. The third race of the Community Cup of the Digital Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will run over three hours and promises thrilling racing, broadcast live at vln.de.
08.10.2025
This coming Saturday, October 11, marks the season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. The 1st Sports Officials Trophy will see a number of decisions made in the various NLS classifications. Even though the new champions are practically certain – Nick Wüstenhagen and last year's champion Ranko Mijatovic are uncatchable at the top with the BMW M4 GT4 from FK Performance Motorsport – the four-hour race still promises plenty of excitement. Tickets are available from $25 at VLN.de/tickets. Admission is free for young people up to the age of 14. Those who are not there in person can follow the race day via the free livestream at VLN.de. With nine wins in nine races, Wüstenhagen and Mijatovic have delivered a strong performance in the 2025 season. Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister, who drive the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from Mühlner Motorsport together with David Jahn, can still catch up with the FK Performance Motorsport duo in terms of points. However, in the event of a tie, different rules apply, which would put Scheerbarth and Hoffmeister at a disadvantage, as they have two second places and one sixth place among their discarded results. Even though it is no longer necessary to win the championship, Wüstenhagen and Mijatovic, who drive the BMW M4 GT4 together with Reinhold Renger, naturally want to end the season in style with a victory. But the competition should not be underestimated. After clinching the ADAC GT4 Germany championship at the Hockenheimring last weekend, Jay Mo Härtling will make a guest appearance in the NLS alongside Kenneth Heyer and Tim Neuser in the Mercedes-AMG GT4 from SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm. Influencers Jimmy Broadbent, Steve Brown, and Follow @mgcharoudin will also be back in action after a two-race break, teaming up with veteran Manuel Metzger in the BMW M4 GT4 from Team BILSTEIN by BLACK FALCON. NLS Speed Trophy: Which Falken Porsche will take the crown?The overall victory will be decided between the two Porsche 911 GT3 R cars from Falken Motorsports. The team from Butzbach already has four season victories to its name. In the NLS Speed Trophy – the classification for top cars – the #3 car leads the #4 car by 16 points. There are still 38 points up for grabs. Nico Menzel is named on both cars for the final. He shares the #3 with Joel Sturm and the #4 with Dorian Boccolacci. The opponents in the GT3 SP9 class are once again the two Ford Mustang GT3s from Haupt Racing Team. Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb have recently shown an upward trend, securing a victory and a third place with the beefy muscle car. Patrick Assenheimer, Dennis Fetzer, and DTM driver Fabio Scherer will take turns driving the sister car. Fetzer and Scherer recently finished second behind Max Verstappen and Chris Lullham in the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3. The NLS Junior Trophy is fiercely contested. Noah Nagelsdiek leads by just one point ahead of Harley Haughton. Nagelsdiek will be racing alongside Tobias Müller and Carlos Rivas in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON, while Haughton will be racing alongside Heiko Eichenberg in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from SRS Team Sorg Rennsport. Overall standings for Cup 2 and Cup 3 in the PETN still open ahead of the finalThings are also set to be exciting in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. The titles are still up for grabs in both classes – Cup 2 for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and Cup 3 for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. In Cup 2, the decision will be between Mühlner Motorsport and Team LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON. In Cup 3, W&S Motorsport and Schmickler Performance powered by Ravenol are the main contenders for the title. The SRS Team Sorg Rennsport still has a theoretical chance of finishing at the top. The drivers' standings in both classes are also still open. The overall PETN champions for 2025 will also be crowned. Decisions are also still pending in the class winner trophy and the KW team trophy, including in the VT2-F+4WD between CSRacing, Dupré Motorsport Engineering, and Auto Thomas by Jung Motorsport, as well as in the BMW M240i class between PTerting Sports by Up2Race and the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels. Tickets and programTickets for the 1st Sportwarte Trophy cost €25 (children under 14 free) and are available at VLN.de/tickets and at the box office. This gives access to the open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, the exclusive spectator areas Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The best positions on the starting grid will be decided in qualifying between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. During the break between qualifying and the race, fans will have plenty of time to experience the cars up close: with a ticket, they can enter the pit lane at 10:20 a.m. for the pit walk, before the starting grid attracts even more motorsport fans at 11:10 a.m. The four-hour endurance race starts at 12:00 p.m. The livestream at VLN.de begins at 8:15 a.m. In addition, there is ‘Radio Nürburgring’ at rpr1.de and in the RPR1.APP.
07.10.2025
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Nürburgring will once again become a huge adventure playground for young and old alike: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nürburgring Family Day will entice visitors with a packed autumn break program that leaves nothing to be desired – and admission is free. Whether in the covered ring°boulevard, the interactive ring°werk museum, the ring°carré, or on the BMW M Power grandstand with a view of the classic car festival taking place at the same time – there will be something for all generations on this day. On the large event stage, RPR1 will host a varied show program. Also appearing: social media star Jannik Freestyle, who will thrill audiences with his breathtaking ball skills, and children's songwriter Volker Rosin, who will get everyone moving with his “Animal Children's Disco” interactive concert. They will be joined by the popular mascots: Nürburgring fox Legend and his friends Summi from the Rhein-Zeitung newspaper, the RPR bear, Katta & Ingo from Schauinsland-Reisen, and the Mini Monti duck from monte mare – perfect photo opportunities for memories of an unforgettable day. The adventure mile in the ring°boulevard is lined with interactive activities, including magic acts by Roy & Dominik, the ring°kids Grand Prix with Bobby Cars and go-karts, balance bike course, games oasis and Katta's games mobile, test seating in a real Formula car, face painting, exciting technical experiments with Junior Uni Daun, reaction games with AOK, impressive motorcycle trial demonstrations by AAC Bad Neuenahr, and soccer for the whole family with the Rhineland Soccer Association. The fire department, police, and rescue services will present their emergency vehicles, while the historic racing cars of the Oldtimer Festival can be admired on the race track from the BMW M Power grandstand. There will also be plenty of variety outside the ring°boulevard: electric karts await for fast laps on the ring°kartbahn, the Polo Kids Drift Academy invites visitors to try out motorcycle training, and the backstage tour offers exclusive insights behind the scenes of the legendary race track. Culinary highlights are provided by the Bitburger Gasthaus and the LUCIA restaurant in the ring°carré – including children's cocktails, a bouncy castle, and a Ravensburger play area. The ring°werk motorsport experience museum opens its doors free of charge to children on Family Day. Around 100 years of motorsport history, legendary vehicles, and interactive activities await visitors here. Free parking in the immediate vicinity (B1, A6 to A8) makes the Nürburgring Family Day the perfect destination for a Sunday during the fall break. Further information on the program and all offers can be found at www.nuerburgring.de The Family Day program at a glance: Show stage (ring°boulevard) Volker Rosin – Animal Children's Disco Jannik Freestyle – Soccer freestyler Magicians Roy, Dominik & Tilo – Interactive magic show Rheinische Karnevals Kooperation / TSC Gold Aachen – Show dance RPR1 – Live moderation & stage program (e.g., Carrie Schreiner in an interview “How do I become a race car driver?”) Activity areas in the ring°boulevard Mascot meet & greet (Legend, Summi, Katta & Ingo, RPR Bear, Mini Monti Duck) Test seating in a real Formula car & face painting for children at the Nürburgring stand ring°kids Grand Prix – Children's driving course, Rhein-Zeitung – Face painting, bouncy castle, balloons Katta's playmobile & balance bike course – Play stations & mascots Motorcycle trial show – AAC Bad Neuenahr Fire department, police & emergency services – vehicles & activities Junior Uni Daun – technology, VR, experiments AOK – T-Wall, guessing game, Jolinchen Rhineland Football Association – tournaments & activities (& ring°arena) Children's motorcycle school “Polo-Kids-Drift-Academy” – outdoor area next to the boulevard monte mare – Mini Monti duck and devil beam Stefan Morsch Foundation – Typing Recreational sports area: Rhineland-Palatinate Cheerleading Association, TSC Gold Aachen and Karate Nürburgring.tv – Opening of the studio with a look behind the scenes VR Bank – Wheel of fortune WS Racing with Carrie Schreiner and Motorsport Auto Black Falcon – Car to paint Sparkasse Tourist information – Giveaways and information stand for the adventure region Blaue Erdbeere – Small Mario Kart mini track Taster grandstand (free access to the BMW M Power grandstand T3) Classic car festival – Historic vehicles in action ring°werk – Interactive Museum Motorsport exhibition & interactive experiences Free admission for children (up to 17 years of age) on Family Day Box office open for adults & seniors Backstage & guided tours Backstage Tour Nürburgring – Start: info°center Time slot: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (several start times) Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Tickets & family prices available on site ring°kartbahn Go-karting for children & adults Time slots: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Prices from €12.50 (children) / €15.00 (adults) Catering options at ring°carré Bitburger Gasthaus Children's meals, free children's cocktails, bouncy castle, Ravensburger games Opening hours: from 11:00 a.m. Restaurant LUCIA Italian cuisine & family menus Opening hours: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
02.10.2025
The lights are green for advance ticket sales for 2026: As the 2025 DTM reaches its climax in Hockenheim (3rd to 5th October), tickets for the coming season go on sale. Tickets for the 2026 DTM still start as low as € 49 and are available in the online shop at dtm.com from 16:00 on Sunday 5th October. Those who act quickly enough will not only get their hands on the best seats for next year, but can also save up to 30 percent. The DTM is once again family friendly in 2026: under 16s go free at all circuits when accompanied by an adult. The start of advance ticket sales means fans can purchase tickets for seven of the eight race weekends, saving money not once, but twice. Anyone purchasing tickets by 16th October 2025 will receive a ten percent early booking discount on tickets in all categories. ADAC members benefit from an additional saving of ten percent, allowing them to save a mighty 30 percent on the price of tickets purchased on the day. Tickets for the race weekend at the Norisring will be available at a later date. At all eight events, visitors can look forward to an entertaining and varied programme, extending far beyond the thrilling action on the track: all ticket holders have free access to the paddock, the pit walk and the DTM Fan Zone. As weil as free admission, young fans can also look forward to a hast of activities across the event sites. "The DTM is booming. This year, more than half a million people flocked to the circuits to watch the races live," says ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss. "The DTM offers visitors an accessible event that is outstanding value for money. With this in mind, we are sticking with□ur tried-and-tested ticket range, and are delighted to be able to keep the prices the same forthe coming season." 2026 sees the DTM kick □ff the new season in Austria for the first time. The opening round will take place at the Red Bull Ring from 24th to 26th April. The calendar features a total of 16 races spread across eight race weekends in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. After the season opener in Styria, the season heads to Zandvoort on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands for its second event outside of Germany. In keeping with tradition, the Hockenheimring Baden Württemberg will hast the grand finale to the season. Other venues include the Dekra Lausitzring, the Norisring, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, the Nürburgring, and the Sachsenring.
29.09.2025
Fans of the Nürburgring can look forward to the finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series, the thrilling conclusion to the Nürburgring Drift Cup season, and the European TimeAttack Masters & Tuning Masters in October. But there is also a big highlight for young Nürburgring fans away from the racetrack: The big Nürburgring Family Day on Sunday, October 26, promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family – with free admission as usual. The events at a glance: Nürburgring Family Day | October 26, 2025On Family Day, the Nürburgring will once again be transformed into an adventure land for young and old – with free admission. The ring°boulevard on the Grand Prix circuit will become a family-friendly horsepower extravaganza. The Nürburgring mascot “Legend” and his friends, soccer artist Jannik Freestyle, and children's artist Volker Rosin will be appearing on the large RPR1 stage. Real vintage cars and formula cars can be admired from the viewing stand. In addition, there will be hands-on activities at the stands of Rhein-Zeitung, monte mare, Junior Uni Daun, AOK, and, of course, the Nürburgring. As every year, the fire department, police, and rescue services will be there with their emergency vehicles and much more. ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series – Season Finale | October 11, 2025The crowning finale of the season in the Green Hell! At the season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series, the championship title will be decided on the most demanding race track in the world. And spectators can experience the excitement up close: for €25, adults can watch the race from the grandstands and spectator areas along the track. A special highlight is access to the paddock and the pit and grid walk, which offers unique insights and proximity to the teams shortly before the start of the race. Children up to and including the age of 14 accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge. European TimeAttack Masters & Tuning Masters | October 12, 2025In the fall, the tuning scene traditionally meets again at the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit. On October 12, there will be an exciting showdown of enthusiast cars and fast laps at the European TimeAttack Masters in the paddock of the GP circuit. In addition, the event, presented by the ESSEN MOTOR SHOW, offers a large exhibitor mile in the Grand Prix paddock, a VIP car exhibition, and program items such as drift and taxi rides, a dB competition, and the AvD Drift Championship final – a true festival for all petrolheads. Adults pay €20 admission. Children up to 14 years of age have free admission. ADAC Westfalen Trophy | October 17 to 19, 2025Fans of popular sports will get their money's worth at the ADAC Westfalen Trophy. Current GT racing meets historic formula and touring cars on the Grand Prix circuit. Series such as the Special Touring Car Trophy, the Belcar Historic Cup, and the Historic Formula Vau Europa ensure action-packed duels. As usual, spectators have access to the paddock. This allows visitors to experience the fascinating races not only on the track, but also behind the scenes. Tickets are available from 10 euros. ADAC RGB Season Finale | October 4 to 5, 2025For the 46th time, the Bergisch Gladbach Racing Association is hosting its season finale – once again at the Nürburgring. On both days, fans of historic motorsport will once again get their money's worth. The popular battle of the minis with numerous starters will take to the track, as will the Youngtimer Trophy, the Cup and Touring Car Trophy, and the Dutch SLK Cup. A full program of events on the Grand Prix circuit is therefore guaranteed. Tickets are available on site: a day ticket for adults costs €26. A weekend ticket is available for €47. RCN 3-hour race “Schwedenkreuz” | October 25, 2025The 3-hour “Schwedenkreuz” race is the traditional season finale of the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN). The race is held on the 24.358-kilometer combination of the Nordschleife and the sprint track. The RCN is considered one of the best-known amateur racing series in Germany, in which mainly amateur teams and touring cars compete – usually in single-start time mode. The Schwedenkreuz race is different: here, all vehicles start the race together, competing directly against each other with a flying start, ensuring thrilling duels. With its special format, it is the only real race in the RCN calendar and therefore a highlight for participants and spectators alike. Nürburgring Drift Cup | October 25 to 26, 2025Smoking tires and spectacular sideways drifts – the Nürburgring Drift Cup celebrates its end of the year in the Müllenbachschleife. For two days, the drivers once again show off their skills and engage in breathtaking duels where vehicle control is key. Spectators can experience the action up close. Depending on the time and mood, day tickets and weekend tickets are available. The day ticket costs €20 for adults, while the weekend ticket for both days is available for €35. Children up to and including the age of 14 have free admission and can marvel at the drifting spectacle free of charge. Events at the Nürburgring – October 2025: 03. – 05.10. Green Hell Driving Days 04. – 05.10. ADAC RGB Saisonfinale 11.10. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 12.10. European TimeAttack Masters & Tuning Masters 17. – 19.10. ADAC Westfalen Trophy (Final ADAC Racing Weekend) 24.10. GLP 25.10. RCN – 3h Race 25. – 26.10. Nürburgring Drift Cup 26.10. Nürburgring Familientag
27.09.2025
Exactly 100 years after the foundation stone was laid for the unique Eifel circuit, Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham made history at the Nürburgring. The four-time and reigning Formula 1 World Champion, together with his friend and teammate, won the ninth race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Driving the EMIL FREY RACING Ferrari 296 GT3, the duo beat Dennis Fetzer, Jann Mardenborough, and Fabio Scherer in the Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 by 24.496 seconds. In the sister car, Vincent Kolb and Frank Stippler finished third after four hours. For Verstappen, victory at the 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis, organized by MSC Sinzig, marked several milestones: his first GT3 race, his first outing in a multi-class field, and his first win outside Formula 1 – at least in real-world motorsport. In the Digital Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, Verstappen had already claimed two victories in Season 5. In qualifying, Verstappen had to settle for third. Christian Krognes, current lap record holder on the NLS layout of the short course and Nordschleife, secured pole position in the Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 with a time of 8:06.057 minutes. Second went to double starter Stippler, just 2.119 seconds off pole in the JUTA RACING Audi R8 LMS GT3. Verstappen briefly led the timesheets but ultimately finished 3.069 seconds down. Interest from fans was huge, with large crowds following the Formula 1 star in the paddock and on the starting grid. At the race start, Verstappen grabbed the lead into turn one and extended his advantage during a double stint to around one minute ahead of Stippler. Lulham then took over the Ferrari for the final two stints, delivering a strong performance against Kolb and the second Mustang entry. “It feels amazing to win here in my first race,” said Verstappen. “My goal is to compete in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring one day. Hopefully, we’ll do more NLS races next year.” Lulham was equally stunned: “Unbelievable, I can’t even put it into words yet. The car was fantastic, but driving with so much traffic on track was far from easy.” The runners-up were gracious in defeat, acknowledging Verstappen’s achievement. “Sharing the podium with someone like Max Verstappen is fantastic. That was mega. I’m rarely nervous, but today I was a little bit,” said Fetzer. Mardenborough echoed the praise: “It was extremely cool to race alongside Max and Chris.” Stippler was satisfied with yet another podium: “Our goal was to be in better shape at the end of the season than we were in March, and we’re well on track. Finishing behind the best driver in the world is perfectly fine. I fully expected Max and Chris to win.” Speaking of “best driver”: for his outstanding performance on his GT3 debut, Verstappen was named “Driver of the Race” by representatives of the race direction, the Drivers’ Association of the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring), and the race commentators. Behind the top three came another surprise: Dominik and Marcel Fugel, together with Benny Leuchter, finished fourth in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. The car ran on Volkswagen-developed E20 Gasoline, a biofuel that is 60% renewable. A strong debut for the first sustainable GT3 car in the Green Hell. Pole-sitter Krognes, together with Mateo Villagomez and Anders Buchardt, claimed victory in the SP9 Pro-Am class for Walkenhorst Motorsport. The SP9 Am crown went to Kiki Sak Nana, Christoph Breuer, and “Dieter Schmidtmann” in the Renazzo Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo II. Thai drift champion Sak Nana expressed his passion for the Green Hell: “I raced here in the NLS from 2013 to 2016. Afterwards, I competed on other circuits in Asia and Europe, but I always thought about the Nordschleife. I’d be at the Red Bull Ring or Barcelona – why was I always thinking about the Green Hell? People told me: if that’s what you want, just do it again. Now I’m back and simply very happy. Thanks to the team, because our Lambo is getting easier to drive every time.” Ex-Formula 1 driver wins TCR classIn the TCR category, a former Formula 1 driver came out on top. Tiago Monteiro shared the ALM Motorsport Honda Civic TCR FL5 with Spain’s current TCR championship leader, Mike Halder. After 26 laps, they won by 2:35.083 minutes over Kenneth Østvold and Anders Lindstad in the Møller Bil Motorsport Audi RS3 LMS from Norway. Artur Goroyan, Roman Mavlanov (both Armenia), Oleg Kvitka (Kyrgyzstan), and VLN champion Danny Brink finished third in another Audi entered by Goroyan RT by sharky-racing. Championship leaders virtually uncatchableWith their ninth class win in nine races, Nick Wüstenhagen and Ranko Mijatovic have all but secured the title. The FK Performance Motorsport duo in the BMW M4 GT4 holds an unassailable lead in the standings and are practically guaranteed to be crowned champions at the season finale. They will succeed Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels, who had dominated the championship for the past seven years. Fans who don’t want to miss the big finale of an unforgettable season: tickets for the season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie are here available from 25 Euro in advance sales. Children up to 14 years are admitted free of charge.
27.09.2025
The foundation stone for the Nürburgring was laid 100 years ago. In the beech forest near what would later become the start and finish line, this moment on September 27, 1925 marked a milestone for the “First German Mountain Race and Test Track” – and at the same time a symbolic event for the sustainable development of an entire region. What began as an emergency measure against unemployment is now a versatile event, leisure, and business location, an international flagship, and a central economic factor for an entire region. The foundation stone is still preserved near the historic paddock, 100 years after it was laid. Simple in design, featuring a racing car and the number 1925, it is considered the oldest relic of the Nürburgring and is also a symbol of the durability of the most demanding race track in the world. “The laying of the foundation stone was an important moment in a story that continues to this day. The Nürburgring is not only a crucial part of motorsport history and the development of the automobile, but also the heart and identity of the region,” explains Managing Director Christian Stephani. His fellow managing director, Ingo Böder, also sees the foundation stone as a message that extends into the present: “The fact that this stone has been preserved for 100 years is symbolic of the Nürburgring's enduring nature – despite all the challenges and changes that have affected this place over the course of a century.” The way for the laying of the foundation stone was paved by personalities such as Hans Weidenbrück from Bonn, who founded the Adenau Automobile Club in early 1925, thus providing the initial impetus for a racetrack on the roads around the Nürburg. However, the decisive driving force was Adenau District Administrator Dr. Otto Creutz, who developed the idea of a closed, permanent racetrack at an early stage. He promoted the project in Berlin with great dedication and recognized both the tourist and economic opportunities it offered. The Adenau district council had already decided on the construction in the spring of 1925, Gustav Eichler's engineering office was commissioned, and work began in the summer – a development that turned vision into reality in a remarkably short time. On the day the foundation stone was laid in 1925, more than 600 people were already working on the construction of the track, and by the end of the year there were around 2,000. Blasting, earthworks, and construction work dominated the scene, while politicians and sports officials set the course for a project that was to give the economically weak Eifel region a much-needed boost. The track did not yet have an official name at that time. It was not until October 30, 1925, that it was given the original name “Nürburg-Ring” – although the spelling without a hyphen was also found occasionally at that time, it was not until later that the common form “Nürburgring” became established. Today, the Nürburgring is more than just a race track. With hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, major motorsport and sporting events, festivals, and tourism offerings, it contributes significantly to the region's economic strength. In addition, it is an important testing and development center for the automotive and supplier industry, offers companies a wide range of B2B opportunities – from conferences and trade fairs to major events – and has a variety of indoor locations. The foundation stone from 1925 is not only a historical monument, but also a visible sign of how a vision became a lasting engine for development and identity throughout the region. Brief chronicle: From the idea to the Opening 1907 | First considerations for the construction of a race track after the Kaiserpreis race in the Taunus. 1922 | The first Eifel race is held near Nideggen. During one of the editions of the Eifelrundfahrt, the idea arises to also hold races in the Adenau district. January 31, 1925 | 31. The Adenau Automobile Club is founded by Hans Weidenbrück from Bonn, who proposes a racetrack on the roads around the Nürburg. District Administrator Dr. Otto Creutz develops the idea into a closed, permanent race track. The Adenau district council approves the construction, and Berlin recognizes the project as an emergency measure shortly thereafter. June 13, 1925 | The engineering firm Gustav Eichler from Ravensburg takes over construction management. July 1925 | Major construction work begins, with up to 2,300 workers employed at times. September 27, 1925 | Foundation stone laid by Dr. Johannes Fuchs, President of the Rhine Province. October 30, 1925 | Introduction of the name “Nürburgring” (originally “Nürburg-Ring”). June 18/19, 1927 | Official opening with the Eifel Race. Rudolf Caracciola wins in a Mercedes-Benz. ℹ️ The Nürburgring was opened in 1927. As we approach our big anniversary year, we are looking back on various milestones in our long history with #Roadto100!
26.09.2025
In 2026, the Michelin 24H SERIES will add another international endurance racing highlight to the Nürburgring calendar. From 3 to 5 July 2026, the Grand Prix circuit of the historic Eifel racetrack will host the 12H Nürburgring for the first time as part of the established series. The event will take place in the so-called split-race format, with two separate races held across two days: Race 1 on Saturday, followed by Race 2 on Sunday. This structure offers fans a compact and engaging weekend of motorsport action. Diverse grid featuring GT and touring cars The Michelin 24H SERIES is known for its variety of manufacturers and internationally diverse entry lists. At the Nürburgring, the grid is expected to feature GT3 and GT4 cars as well as specialised touring cars. Well-known brands such as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, and Ferrari are among the series’ regular participants. With this debut event, the Nürburgring adds another endurance format with international appeal to its race calendar. The Michelin 24H SERIES is organised by Creventic and comprises five rounds at renowned European circuits. The season begins with a 12-hour race in Mugello, Italy, from Friday to Sunday, 20 to 22 March. The second round follows from 17 to 19 April at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Round three takes place at Paul Ricard in southern France from 5 to 7 June. The Nürburgring hosts its inaugural race from 3 to 5 July, before the season concludes with the traditional 24H Barcelona from 18 to 20 September at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Further details on the event schedule and ticket sales will be announced in due course.
24.09.2025
The 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis on September 27, 2025, will make history. For the first time, four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will contest a GT3 race in the Green Hell – and he is among the favorites. But the penultimate round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 2025 offers much more than the reigning F1 champion: the GT3 debut in the alternative fuels class, a surprise comeback, new “students,” and even more women power on the world’s toughest racetrack. Tickets are available from €25 here. Youths up to 14 years old enjoy free admission. For those who can’t be there in person, the entire race day will be streamed live for free here. Max Verstappen fulfills a long-held dream at NLS9 – tackling the Nordschleife in a GT3 car. He will compete in the Ferrari 296 GT3 from Emil Frey Racing alongside Briton Chris Lulham. The duo already tested the Ferrari ahead of NLS3, and two weeks ago, they contested their first joint race in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS, earning their DMSB Permit Nordschleife in category A. Lulham also raced the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen in August. Just last weekend, the 22-year-old was crowned Gold Cup Champion of the GTWC Sprint Cup. “I can’t wait!” says Verstappen. “Every lap on the Nordschleife is a special experience. The atmosphere is amazing and there are so many endurance fans here. Racing outside Formula 1 is my hobby. My dream is to one day take part in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.” In SP9, Verstappen and Lulham face stiff opposition. The Haupt Racing Team enters two Ford Mustang GT3s – one driven by Nordschleife veterans Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb, who recently secured the first Mustang win, and the other shared by Fabio Scherer, Dennis Fetzer, and Jann Mardenborough. In the Porsche 911 GT3 from Dinamic GT, Bastian Buus teams up with reigning FIA WEC LMGT3 Champion Joel Sturm. Lap record holder Christian Krognes (7:49.578 min on the NLS layout) will be at the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for Walkenhorst Motorsport. Premiere: the first GT3 in the AT classMax Kruse Racing, together with the Fugel Gruppe, will debut the first Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II in the alternative fuels category. The car runs on Volkswagen’s E20 gasoline, made up of 60% renewable fuel. Driving duties will be shared by Dominik and Marcel Fugel with Benny Leuchter, who just made his GT3 debut in the Falken Porsche at the recent double-header, finishing runner-up twice. “I’m really excited,” says Leuchter. “We’re proud to be the first team fielding a GT3 car with alternative fuel on the Nordschleife. In 2024, we began this journey with the VW Golf in the sustainability class, then expanded to the Audi RS3 and a Cup Porsche. Now we’re taking the next step.” Klaus Abbelen: back from retirementHe just can’t stay away. Two weeks after announcing his final Nordschleife race, Klaus Abbelen makes his comeback. At NLS8, gearbox failure sidelined his Frikadelli Ferrari 40 minutes before the finish. “I had so much fun driving for such a long stint. Four hours alone on the Nordschleife is both a challenge and a dream. Last time, it wasn’t possible, but the support from our fans showed me how much joy this path still brings. That’s why I want to try again,” says the 65-year-old. Hup, Holland, hup!Besides Verstappen, more Dutchmen are on the grid. Tom Coronel partners Jan Jaap Van Roon in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for Max Kruse Racing. Coronel is well-known for his 2007 24h Nürburgring runner-up finish in the Zakspeed Viper. Also Porsche-mounted is Marco Van Ramshorst for PB Performance. John Van der Sanden will drive a BMW M240i Racing for PTerting Sports by Up2Race. In the SRS Team Sorg Rennsport BMW 330i, Piet-Jan Ooms and Calvin de Groot will compete. And finally, “Recardo” will race a Porsche 911 GT3 R in SP9 under the Dutch flag. Former Formula 1 driver Tiago Monteiro, who raced for Jordan, Midland F1, and Spyker in 2005–2006, is also on the entry list. At NLS9, he shares a Honda Civic TCR FL5 with Mike Halder, current leader of the Spanish TCR series. Prominent “students” at NLS9 include Juliano and Sandro Holzem, ADAC GT Masters regulars who currently sit fourth in the standings before the season finale. They will drive a BMW M2 CS Racing for Schubert Motorsport to log the laps required for the higher-level DMSB Permit Nordschleife. Team principal Torsten Schubert will also return to the cockpit, starting alongside Michael and Stefan von Zabiensky in another M2. More women power in NLSThe “Girls only – Ready to rock the Green Hell” team has long been a fixture in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. At NLS9, Carrie Schreiner and Janina Schall will drive the BMW M4 GT4, which recently scored two podiums at the double-header. GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing goes one step further, fielding another all-female car: a BMW 330i to be driven by Elena Egger (Munich), Carmen Kraav (Estonia), and Julia Ponkratz (Wetzlar). For all three, it marks their racing debut on the Nordschleife. “We’re excited to see how our new young girls perform in the highly competitive VT2-RWD class,” says team boss Matthias Möller. “Our goal – also with an eye to 2026 – is to establish a ‘Girls only Talent Pool’ and bring more women power to NLS.”
