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.