27.04.2026
Due to a short-term system change, online top-ups for tourist drives will only be available until April 30 and are expected to be available again from May 8. The use of existing credit at the access barriers remains fully available without restrictions. Visitors can also continue to top up their credit on-site at any time as usual at the info°center as well as at the Ticket Office Nordschleife. With regard to high-traffic days—especially around the upcoming Green Hell Driving Days powered by Goodyear—it is recommended to top up credit online in good time before April 30. This helps to noticeably reduce waiting times on-site and ensures a smooth start to the driving experience. 👉 TIP: Top up online now and enjoy a smoother experience on site later. ➡️ The option to top up credit is available here.
26.04.2026
Bright sunshine, thousands of motorcycles and a unique atmosphere: the traditional motorcycle church service “Anlassen” at the Nürburgring set a new attendance record this year. A total of 46,000 bikers traveled to the Eifel region, once again turning the Nürburgring into a central meeting point for the European motorcycle community. From the early morning hours, the Grand Prix paddock, the AMG Arena and other areas of the circuit gradually filled with motorcycles from across Germany and neighboring European countries. The tremendous response even surpassed the strong participation of previous years, creating an impressive overall picture of thousands of bikes, passionate petrol conversations and a true sense of community. This year’s “Anlassen” once again offered a diverse program for motorcycle fans. In addition to established safety demonstrations in cooperation with partners such as POLO Motorrad and the motorcycle unit of the Koblenz Police Headquarters, highlights included the trial show by AAC Bad Neuenahr and guided rides on the Grand Prix circuit organized by the Dortmund Motorsport Club. Attractions such as the dynamometer, helmet cleaning service and the POLO pit bike course were just as popular as training sessions by Doc Scholl and the ADAC, as well as the “ADAC Road Racing Academy” for young riders. Visitors also took advantage of insights into the work of the Nürburgring Medical Center and engaged with exhibitors such as Öhlins. At the same time, many attendees participated in charitable initiatives, including blood donations and registration drives with the Stefan Morsch Foundation. Interactive activities and social engagement contributed to the consistently positive and communal atmosphere of the event. Emotional highlights once again included the traditional program elements: during the ecumenical service in the afternoon, Pastor Klaus Kohnz and Andrea Thon-Stein gave their blessing for a safe and accident-free motorcycle season. Immediately afterwards, the joint parade set off onto the legendary Nordschleife. Tens of thousands of motorcycles moved together at a steady pace along the 20.832-kilometer “Green Hell” – a moment that vividly captured the unique spirit of “Anlassen.” Nürburgring responds to high demand with additional space“We were operationally very well prepared – especially in view of the weather forecast, which naturally plays a key role for a motorcycle event. Due to the high number of visitors, we opened additional areas and parking spaces outside the main event zone to relieve pressure on the Grand Prix paddock and the accessible parts of the circuit,” said Nürburgring Managing Director Ingo Böder. “The new attendance record clearly demonstrates the importance of ‘Anlassen’ for the motorcycle community. This combination of passion, community and mutual respect is what makes the event so special every year. It is impressive to see how the Nürburgring transforms into a meeting point for motorcycle fans from across Europe on this day.” Outlook: More two-wheeled highlights at the NürburgringFollowing the successful season opener “Anlassen,” attention now turns to an eventful summer of motorcycle highlights at the Nürburgring. On May 9, the Bike Force event within the Low Scty PS Arena will deliver spectacular action as Europe’s largest stunt bike competition. From May 21 to 24, the ADAC / DMC Reinoldus Race Weekend will focus on grassroots motorsport. A special highlight for nostalgic fans will follow at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 7–9), where Nordschleife record holder Helmut Dähne is expected to appear with his legendary BMW R90S from the iconic 1976 TT season. The historic theme continues with the Kölner Kurs on August 22–23, before the EURO MOTO – formerly known as IDM – rounds off the motorcycle season with a major race weekend from September 4 to 6.
24.04.2026
At the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, safety and fairness in the event of incidents on the more than 25-kilometer-long Nordschleife will be taken to a new level this year. Starting in 2026, all vehicles—from GT3 race cars to near-production cars—must be equipped with a video telematics system based on “GPS-Auge.” The app-based information and monitoring system was already an important tool in the race control version, for example, to ensure monitoring of Code 60 zones. Now it is being supplemented by a direct view from the cockpit perspective available at any time. The camera must reproduce the driver’s view of the track—giving race directors and stewards another tool to ensure a clean race and a high degree of fairness. Live Access to Onboard CamerasThe highlight of the new system: race control can access the video footage live via the GPS-Auge app. “We can theoretically tune in to any vehicle live via the app,” explains Race Director Walter Hornung. “This allows us to observe situations from the driver’s perspective.” It also gives officials a quick overview of a hazardous spot that appears in the field of view of passing participants. This makes the new technology far more than a conventional onboard camera. For the first time, it’s now possible to access live video footage from every vehicle. Important sequences can be downloaded via remote access for later analysis without a technician having to go to the vehicle in the pits or the paddock—even while the race is in progress. Greater fairness through more video footageIn addition to safety, the system primarily serves the cause of sporting fairness. “In the event of accidents or contentious situations, we can immediately view the videos of the vehicles involved as well as those immediately behind them,” Hornung continues. This enables a neutral assessment of the sequence of events and also makes flag violations, for example, easier to understand. The GPS-Eye system can even download videos automatically. In the past, Code 60 violations were already detected automatically. Now, the corresponding video clips for the vehicles involved are also stored directly in the app and simply need to be reviewed by the officials: Could the driver recognize a flag signal? The rules and fairness officials can now assess this themselves. Long waits for video footage are a thing of the past. Clear Positioning RequirementsThe placement of the camera is clearly specified by the regulations: It must be mounted in the car in such a way that an unobstructed view forward and of the track layout is ensured. The camera’s field of view should correspond to the driver’s field of view without obstructing or restricting the driver’s view. The teams are responsible for ensuring proper installation. This system allows for even more precise monitoring of the drivers. As a result, discussions about what was visible on the track during a given situation become more objective. On the one hand, this eliminates “hiding spots” for drivers. On the other hand, events can now be better understood and evaluated from their perspective—naturally, this also serves to relieve participants and, above all, to enhance sporting fairness in complex racing situations.
21.04.2026
Anyone experiencing the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring as a visitor for the first time will be treated to more than just top-notch racing. The festival atmosphere in the massive event area also comes with plenty of hustle and bustle—including high crowds at many hotspots around the track. To make getting started easy and comfortable, the organizers are now offering an attractive new package: The 24h Newcomer Package is primarily aimed at international guests visiting the Ring for the first time. You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-plan combination of an event ticket (4 days) and exclusive additional services that are well worth the money: The base price for the ticket is €86—parking or a camping spot can be booked as an option. Information and direct links to tickets are available here: The basic offer of the 24h Newcomer Package is valid from Wednesday to Sunday and includes all the benefits of the regular event ticket. These include access to the open grandstands along the Grand Prix circuit, to the spectator areas on the Nordschleife, and entry to the paddock. All fan highlights such as the Pit Walk, Track Walk, and the Drift Show are, of course, included. The 12-euro surcharge on the event ticket guarantees buyers a comfortable racing experience. This is because, as an exclusive additional benefit, it includes access to grandstands T10a and T10b in the Michael Schumacher S section, which is reserved exclusively for ticket holders of this package. This does not include a reserved seat. Free seating continues to apply within the area. Additionally, a dedicated video wall will be set up for this grandstand area so that ticket holders can keep an eye on the racing action at all times—even when the action is taking place on another section of the track. Optional add-ons: Parking and camping near the exclusive grandstandAs additional exclusive benefits, only purchasers of the 24h Newcomer Package can book a parking space or camping spot in the Müllenbach area. In the designated C6 area, you can choose between a five-day parking pass (€50 per vehicle) or a camping pass (€100 per person, including vehicle and trailer or RV). Both options are valid from Wednesday through Sunday—the days with the highest visitor traffic. Camping is a flat-rate package for the 24h and is also valid from Wednesday to Sunday. For those using the camping option, the standard facilities of the temporary campsites around the Nürburgring are available: Temporary restroom facilities (toilets/showers) are provided; however, electrical hookups are not offered. This offer is strictly limited and will be sold while supplies last. Advance sales begin immediately. 24H NEWCOMER PACKAGE AT A GLANCE 💸 Prices• 24h Newcomer Package (Basic Ticket): 86.00 euros / person• Optional: Parking Ticket (Wed. – Sun., Area C6): 50.00 euros / vehicle• Optional: Camping (Wed. – Sun., Area C6, incl. vehicle and trailer or RV): 100.00 euros / person 🎟️ Basic Services Event Ticket (included)• Free seating in all open grandstands (Grand Prix circuit)• Access to all open spectator areas on the Nordschleife• Entry to the paddock• Access to the Pit Walk, Track Walk, and Drift Show, as well as the Fan Mile on the ring°boulevard. 🫱🏼🫲🏼 Exclusive Additional Services• Parking/Camping Area C6 is reserved exclusively for purchasers of the 24h Newcomer Package; arrival possible starting Wednesday• Exclusive grandstand area T10a / T10b (view of the Michael Schumacher S, access control, no seat reservations)• Dedicated video wall for grandstand area T10a / T10b ℹ️ Booking• Information and tickets are available here.
19.04.2026
In the fifth race of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, Team Scherer Sport PHX secured the overall victory. Driving the Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, Christopher Haase, Alexander Sims, and Ben Green crossed the finish line in first place after 28 laps. In second place was the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 from Red Bull Team ABT, driven by Luca Engstler, Mirko Bortolotti, and Patric Niederhauser. Thomas Preining and Matt Campbell rounded out the podium, piloting Manthey’s Porsche 911 GT3 R to third place. The top five was completed by Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 in fourth place and ROWE RACING in the BMW M4 GT3 in fifth place. In the top qualifying session, which determined the starting grid for the second race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers, the Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo26 from REALIZE KONDO RACING with Rinaldi made a statement: With a lap time of 8:10.275 minutes, Thierry Vermeulen secured pole position. The margin was historically narrow: just a single thousandth of a second separated him from the second-place BMW M4 GT3 from Gamota Racing (8:10.276 min). Starting driver Dennis Marschall initially held onto the lead after the lights went out and battled in the leading group, but fate struck mercilessly after about 40 minutes. During an overtaking maneuver coming out of Brünnchen, the Ferrari collided with a car it was lapping and ended up in the gravel trap. In the first half of the race, the thrilling duel between Christopher Haase in the Scherer Audi and Max Verstappen in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 reignited at the front of the field, appearing to be a carbon copy of their NLS2 duel. Haase enjoyed the once again very respectful battle, but admitted that this time he struggled significantly more due to a lack of balance and oversteer in the cold conditions. Even though the action provided plenty of adrenaline at the command center, according to Steve Buschmann, team manager of Verstappen’s Winward team, Verstappen was given the clear instruction “no risk, take it easy” to avoid jeopardizing his finish. After 90 minutes, however, Verstappen, who was leading, made an unscheduled pit stop, where damage to the front splitter was discovered. “We brought the car in for safety reasons to prevent anything worse from happening, and we’re using the remainder of today’s race as a test run,” said Buschmann. This gave Lucas Auer the opportunity to gain valuable race experience in heavy traffic. The joy among the victorious Audi team was understandably immense following the success. Christopher Haase summed up the day with satisfaction: “Of course, the feedback for the 24-hour race was the most important thing today. Finishing at the top is a nice bonus, but the focus was on working on the setup.” His teammate Ben Green added: “The car felt consistent over the entire distance. We were able to manage the lead well in the final stages.” The final stages were particularly dramatic in the battle for the last podium spot. Thomas Preining (#911) and Fabian Schiller (#80) engaged in an intense duel that lasted for laps, with the two cars often separated by just centimeters. In the end, Preining prevailed and held on to a lead of just under three seconds across the finish line. Speaking into the microphone, Preining described the fierce battle from his perspective: “Fabian tried everything and was right next to me at times, but I was able to close the door every time. It was racing at the absolute limit, but always fair.” In the SP 9 Pro-Am class, the Schnitzelalm Racing team secured the class victory. Kenneth Heyer, Jay Mo Härtling, and Jannes Fittje drove the Mercedes-AMG GT3 (#11) to a strong eighth place in the overall standings. In the SP 9 Am class, the BLACK FALCON Team EAE triumphed. Mustafa Mehmet Kaya, Thomas Kiefer, Gabriele Piana, and Mike Stursberg demonstrated impressive consistency in the Porsche 911 GT3 R (#5). After already shining in qualifying with a tenth-place finish, they were able to confirm this performance in the race and secure the victory in their class. Car number 81 also delivered an impressive performance outside the pure GT3 front-runners. The BMW M3 Touring won the SP-X class and fought its way up to an outstanding seventh place overall, managing to hold its own in the standings even against numerous pure-bred GT3 cars. Sven Markert, Edoardo Bugané, and Benjamin Albers from the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels (winners of the BMW M240i class) as well as Oskar Sandberg and Alexander Fielenbach from Smyrlis Racing (winners of the Cup 3 class) head into a short NLS break until June as mid-season champions after five of ten races. The NLS regulations stipulate that a discard result is only counted after nine races have been completed, and two after ten races. Since the season opener could not start due to weather conditions and the fourth race on Saturday was also abandoned, the season totals eight scored races. This means there are no more discard results this year, and every result counts toward the final driver standings without deduction. Both teams have scored full points at all events so far and therefore jointly lead the standings at the midpoint of the season. Despite all the sporting highlights, Sunday was marked by mourning for Juha Miettinen. The Finnish driver was fatally injured on Saturday in a pile-up during the start of the first race in his BMW 325i (#121). Before Sunday’s start, a deeply emotional moment of silence united the drivers, teams, and fans on the starting grid. Nürburg pastor Klaus Kohns found moving words in his address: “Perhaps this is the most important message we can take away from these days: that we belong together and are there for one another—especially in times of need.” It was a moment of deep solidarity that brought the motorsport community around the Nürburgring closer together and served as a reminder that human connection in such dark hours extends far beyond sporting competition. The qualifiers served as the dress rehearsal for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring from May 14–17, where the NLS teams make up a large portion of the starting grid. The 1st ADAC Eifel Trophy will kick off the second half of the season in the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series on June 20.
19.04.2026
At the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers this weekend, it was an emotional rollercoaster for motorsport fans. After the first race on Saturday had to be stopped early on due to a tragic accident, Race 2 on Sunday delighted fans with a thrilling contest. After 28 laps, Christopher Haase / Alexander Sims / Ben Green in the Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II #16 were declared the winners. They crossed the finish line with a lead of 28.024 seconds over Luca Engstler / Mirko Bortolotti / Patric Niederhauser in the Abt Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 #84. The 24h Qualifiers weekend also marks the end of the preparatory phase for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, taking place from May 14 to 17, 2026. The season’s highlight on the Nordschleife promises a continuation of the thrilling duels seen in the Prologue and plenty of top-tier motorsport. Even shortly before the entry deadline, it is clear that the cap of 150 potential starters for the world’s largest endurance race will be reached this year. In the top qualifying session, it was Thierry Vermeulen who set the fastest time in the #45 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo26, edging out David Jahn in the #23 BMW M4 GT3 Evo by a mere thousandth of a second. Dennis Marschall took the wheel of the Realize Kondo Racing Ferrari at the start but was only able to defend the lead briefly. Soon, however, the Italian racer was overtaken by the chasing pack and retired in lap three after making contact with the guardrail. Max Verstappen in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #3 and Christopher Haase in the Scherer-Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II #16 then provided the real racing spectacle: Both engaged in a sensational battle featuring slipstream duels and overtaking attempts. The four-time Formula 1 world champion initially held the upper hand and dominated as the leader for the first hour and a half of the race, before a front splitter failure after lap ten forced him into the pits for a half-hour repair break. Thrilling motorsport also in the gripping finishIn the end, it was Team Scherer PHX that prevailed with its Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II #16. “Our weekend was a rollercoaster,” said Christopher Haase, analyzing the Scherer PHX perspective. “We really struggled with the wet conditions today. I also had a minor collision with the tire barriers. We really struggled to get the car working. In the top qualifying session, the whole picture changed again and the Audi went pretty well, almost perfectly. Things went well for us in the race, but the balance isn’t necessarily where I personally would like it to be.” Satisfied faces among the runners-up: “From a sporting perspective, it was a great weekend for us. We had two good race starts—yesterday and today. Things are moving in the right direction as far as preparations for the 24 Hours of Nürburgring are concerned,” said Mirko Bortolotti, summarizing the race from the perspective of the #84 Abt-Lamborghini. There was an ultra-thrilling finish in the battle for third place, which was ultimately won by Thomas Preining / Matt Campbell in the Manthey-Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Evo26 #911, who put up a spectacular fight in the final kilometers against Maro Engel / Fabian Schiller / Luca Stolz in the RAVENOL-Mercedes-AMG GT3, #80. Minute of silence for Juha MiettinenThe second race of the weekend began with a minute of silence. The gathered endurance racing community paid tribute to Finnish driver Juha Miettinen (BMW 325i, #121), who died in a serious accident during the first race on Saturday. “The members of the racing team also came to the starting grid for the moment of silence and felt the support of the other drivers and the fans in the stands,” explains Race Director Walter Hornung. “Our thoughts are with the family and his teammates. At the same time, I am relieved that the other injured drivers were all able to leave the hospital that evening after a thorough examination. This is also thanks to the responders who were on the scene during this serious accident. For the volunteer marshals, paramedics, and emergency counselors who were there, the accident—involving a total of seven vehicles—was an extreme challenge. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their efforts.”
18.04.2026
Statement from the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring: During the first race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers (18 April 2026), a serious accident involving seven competitors occurred in the early stages of the race. Following the collision between several vehicles, race control immediately halted the race to allow for extensive recovery and rescue operations. Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, the emergency medics were unable to save the driver involved, Juha Miettinen (BMW 325i, #121), after he had been extracted from the vehicle; the driver died at the Medical Centre after all attempts at resuscitation proved unsuccessful. The other six drivers involved were taken to the Medical Centre and nearby hospitals for precautionary examinations. None of the injured are in a life-threatening condition. The race will not resume on Saturday evening. The thoughts of everyone involved in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring are with the bereaved family of Juha Miettinen. A minute’s silence will be held in memory of the late motorsport competitor during the grid formation for Sunday’s race at 13:00. Saturday, 18 April 2026, 20:00
17.04.2026
With an impressive lap time of 6:40.835 minutes, the FORD Mustang GTD Competition conquered the legendary “Green Hell.” The car was driven by Dirk Müller. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the FORD Mustang GTD Competition is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.
17.04.2026
The new event guide for the 24h Qualifiers and the 24h Race is now online 🤩 Starting now, you’ll find everything you need to know about the events all in one place: an interactive map to help you find your way around, exciting fan hotspots, the full program, and all the details on parking and getting there. The event guide is making its debut at the 24h Qualifiers—it will be available in its full version for the 24h race. ➡️ Click here to go directly to the event guide.
