The VLN is rescheduling the second round of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) 2026 to March 21. Moving the event forward by one week takes advantage of an existing gap in the Formula 1 calendar between the Chinese Grand Prix (March 15) and the Japanese Grand Prix (March 29), thus opening up the opportunity for drivers from the pinnacle of motorsport and other international racing series to take part.

Mike Jäger: We are acting in the interests of motorsport

“The decision to move a date that had been fixed at an early stage was made after intensive discussions with many stakeholders, carefully weighing all interests – in the interests of motorsport. We want to further expand the global visibility that the NLS achieved last year through Max Verstappen’s participation, for the benefit of all teams and competitors.”

The VLN would like to extend special thanks to the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN) as well as the circuit operator. The RCN season opener had originally been scheduled for March 21. However, the officials of the grassroots racing series selflessly agreed to swap dates with the NLS. The Nürburgring also approved the change. This cooperative show of unity underlines the strong sense of solidarity among the organizers at the Nürburgring.

The 2026 season of the ADAC RAVENOL NLS gets underway one week earlier: the major season opener (NLS 1) will take place on March 14. Tickets for all races are already available in advance starting at €25.