Motorsport, 24-hour race at the Nürburgring

May 17, 2026

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Two cars cross the track at the Nürburgring at an impressive sunset A white Porsche Cayman with the number 104 in the foreground, followed by a yellow and red BMW In the background, the colorful Ferris wheel of the paddock shines against the orange and purple evening sky A Falken Tyres banner can be seen on the track boundary, the headlights of the vehicles illuminate the twilight Dramatic sunset atmosphere at the Nürburgring with Ferris wheel Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 from Red Bull with starting number 60 drives through the Nürburgring circuit at sunset In the background, an illuminated Ferris wheel shines in bright colors against a dramatic orange evening sky The vehicles switched-on headlights underline the dusky atmosphere of this impressive motorsport moment at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Mercedes AMG GT3 60 at sunset at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
NÜRBURG - Jules Gounon (AND) with his Team Verstappen Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring at the German circuit in the Eifel. Gounon alternates the wheel with Max Verstappen, Austrian Lucas Auer, and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 558520140 originalFilename: 558520140.jpg
NÜRBURG - Jules Gounon (AND) with his Team Verstappen Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring at the German circuit in the Eifel. Gounon alternates the wheel with Max Verstappen, Austrian Lucas Auer, and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 558520406 originalFilename: 558520406.jpg
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
NÜRBURG - BMW M Motorsport with the BMW M3 Touring during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring at the German circuit in the Eifel. Max Verstappen is competing in the endurance race at the Nürburgring together with his teammates Austrian Lucas Auer, Andorran Jules Gounon, and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 558521555 originalFilename: 558521555.jpg
NÜRBURG - Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL with the Mercedes AMG GT3 during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, at the German circuit in the Eifel. Max Verstappen is participating in the endurance race at the Nürburgring together with his teammates Austrian Lucas Auer, Andorran Jules Gounon, and Spaniard Daniel Juncadella. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 558521558 originalFilename: 558521558.jpg
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
NURBURG Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, Daniel Juncadella Mercedes AMG GT3 during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nurburgring on May 17, 2026 in Germany Photo by Jack Brekelmans EYE4IMAGES DeFodi Images
NURBURG Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, Daniel Juncadella Mercedes AMG GT3 during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nurburgring on May 17, 2026 in Germany Photo by Jack Brekelmans EYE4IMAGES DeFodi Images
ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The McLaren GT3 with the starting number 69 from Doerr Motorsport drives through a curve on the Nürburgring The vehicle wears the striking yellow and blue Bitburger livery and is equipped with sponsors such as H R and Falken In the background, spectator areas and advertising banners from KW and Grello can be seen Ben Doerr Marvin Kirchhöfer Timo Glock Timo Scheider Doerr Motorsport McLaren GT3 69 from Doerr Motorsport on the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Toyota GR Supra Hugo Schwarze Javier Sagrera Toyota Racing United of Toyota Racing United takes on an opponent in a fast corner at the Nürburgring The red and white vehicle with the sponsors eFuel Group and Motul is slightly offset and shows clear blurred movement, while another vehicle in gray and blue livery follows in the background The grandstands are filled with numerous spectators Toyota GR Supra 90 of Toyota Racing United in the duel at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Luca Engstler Mirko Bortolotti Patric Niederhauser Red Bull Team ABT from Red Bull Team ABT drives through a bend at the Nürburgring at high speed The black and yellow vehicle with Red Bull livery and starting number 84 is captured in a dynamic panning shot, with the background blurred with spectators and tents in motion blur Clearly visible sponsors are Red Bull and RAVENOL Lamborghini 84 from Red Bull Team ABT at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW M4 GT3 Dan Harper Dries Vanthoor Max Hesse Sheldon van der Linde ROWE RACING from ROWE RACING takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car in the characteristic red and white ROWE livery has the headlights switched on and displays a dynamic driving stance Sponsors such as DEKRA, H R and Michelin are clearly visible on the bodywork BMW M4 GT3 99 from ROWE RACING on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Two cars engage in a close duel on the Nürburgring at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 In the foreground, Andreas Winterwerber Michael Eichhorn Tony Roma Jung Motorsport - a CUPRA Leon Competición in yellow and blue design with H R and Falken sponsorship - drives along the track Behind it follows a black and orange Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 with starting number 441 and H R sponsorship Numerous spectators follow the race from the grandstand behind the crash barrier, surrounded by the typical green Eifel landscape CUPRA 471 and Porsche 441 battle it out on the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 Andreas Gülden Tim Sandtler Yuichi Nakayama Toyo Tires with Ring Racing from Toyo Tires with Ring Racing drives through a bend on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The blue and gold vehicle with the distinctive Toyo Tires and RAVENOL logos has visible accident damage on the front end - body parts are secured with makeshift tape The yellow headlights are illuminated, spectators and tent structures can be seen in the background Mercedes AMG GT3 32 from Toyo Tires with Ring Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Ford Mustang GT3 Arjun Maini Fabio Scherer Frank Stippler HRT Ford Racing by HRT Ford Racing drives through a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring with its headlights switched on The vehicle wears a striking camouflage livery in green and brown tones with the Bundeswehr sponsorship Visible sponsors include H R, Yokohama, RAVENOL and Sparco The typical crash barriers and the lush green of the Eifel can be seen in the background Ford Mustang GT3 67 from HRT Ford Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Christian Krognes Mattia Drudi Nicki Thiim Felipe Fernandez Laser natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport from natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport drives through a tight bend on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The vehicle in characteristic dark green with yellow accents has the headlights switched on Sponsors such as natural elements, H R and RAVENOL as well as Pirelli logos are clearly visible In the background, crash barriers, a marshal tower and dense trees can be seen Aston Martin GT3 34 from natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Ford Mustang GT3 from HRT Ford Racing negotiates a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The car Arjun Maini Fabio Scherer Frank Stippler HRT Ford Racing wears a striking camouflage livery in olive and black tones and can be seen from behind, with the large rear wing and illuminated brake lights clearly visible In the background are numerous spectators, team tents and advertising banners - including KW and ROWE Motor Oil Ford Mustang GT3 67 from HRT Ford Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing drives through a bend on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The vehicle wears the striking Red Bull livery in blue, red and yellow with a striking Red Bull logo on the side of the vehicle Sponsors such as RAVENOL, Viaplay, DEKRA and Gran Turismo can be seen prominently on the bodywork In the background, track marshals, spectators and hospitality tents can be seen, including a banner with the words ROWE Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Verstappen Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The striking green car with the starting number 63 from HWA Engineering Speed drives through a corner on the Nürburgring Nordschleife The dark green racing car bears eye-catching sponsors such as Parkside, Hankook, H R and Composite Impulse and is equipped with a large rear wing Spectators, tents and advertising banners can be seen in the background along the track barrier Adam Adelson James Green Lance David Arnold Renger Van der Zande HWA Engineering Speed HWA 63 Parkside car on the Nürburgring Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
17 05 2026, xrarjax, Motorsport VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft , 24 hours race Nürburgring v l Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen Lucas Auer Jules Gounon Daniel Juncadella Swalmen NED Kufstein AUT Anyos AND Barcelona ESP SP 9 PRO IGTC Mercedes AMG GT3 DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI VIDEO Nürburg
The Mercedes AMG GT3 from Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing drives through a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The vehicle Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing wears the characteristic Red Bull livery in dark blue with the distinctive Red Bull logo on the side of the vehicle Sponsors such as H R and Multimatic are recognizable on the bodywork In the background, numerous spectators follow the racing action from a hill, A ROWE banner is attached to the barrier Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Verstappen Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The striking black Mercedes Benz with starting number 61 from HWA Engineering Speed takes the bend at the Nürburgring The elaborately designed vehicle with its characteristic black paintwork, red brake discs and yellow headlights features an aggressive aerodynamic body Sponsors such as RAVENOL and DEKRA are clearly visible Spectators can be seen in the background, tents and yellow flags can be seen in the background, emphasizing the atmosphere of the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Bruno Spengler Christian Gebhardt Evald Holstad Peter Ludwig HWA Engineering Speed Mercedes Benz 61 from HWA Engineering Speed at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Lukas Ertl Matthias Benndorf Maximilian Johannes Ertl Stefan Ertl Reiter Engineering from Reiter Engineering drives through a curve on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The vehicle in its characteristic black and yellow color scheme with a blue roof is on the road with illuminated headlights The sponsors Endless and Pirelli are clearly visible on the bodywork The typical crash barriers and the green vegetation of the Eifel can be seen in the background Porsche 911 GT3 R 91 from Reiter Engineering on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Two cars fight a close duel on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring On the left, a Hyundai Elantra N TCR in blue and orange design with H R sponsoring and Gran Turismo branding fights for position On the right, a CUPRA Leon in an eye-catching pink, black and white camouflage design, also with H R sponsoring and Gran Turismo branding Both cars drive through a fast corner on the green forest section of the Nordschleife The start numbers of both cars are not clearly legible due to the driving and the angle of the picture Hyundai and CUPRA in a duel on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW Z4 GT3 Christian Scherer Henry Walkenhorst Julian Reeh Ralf Schall Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M from Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car wears a striking red, black and yellow camouflage design with sponsors such as W S T Welding Specialists Team, RAVENOL, 3M and DEKRA Spectators, tents and the typical Eifel landscape with dense coniferous forests can be seen in the background Another vehicle can be seen in the background BMW Z4 GT3 36 from Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Dan Harper Dries Vanthoor Max Hesse Sheldon van der Linde ROWE RACINGs Dan Harper Dries Vanthoor Max Hesse Sheldon van der Linde ROWE RACING drives through a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The car in the striking red and white ROWE livery bears the starting number 99 and shows sponsors such as RAVENOL, ENDLESS and H R Another car in blue and green livery can be seen in the background, while numerous spectators watch the action on the side of the track BMW M4 GT3 99 from ROWE RACING on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW Z4 GT3 Christian Scherer Henry Walkenhorst Julian Reeh Ralf Schall Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M from Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M takes a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The car wears a striking red, black and yellow livery with sponsors such as W S T Welding Specialists Team, RAVENOL, DEKRA and 3M Another car with starting number 100 follows in the background, while spectators and team tents line the track BMW Z4 GT3 36 from Saugmotoren Motorsport 3M on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 from Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing drives through a corner at high speed on the Nürburgring The vehicle Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing wears a striking Red Bull livery in blue, red and yellow and features the sponsors RAVENOL and DEKRA The motion blur in the background emphasizes the high speed of the vehicle on the race track Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Verstappen Racing at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 with starting number 3 from Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing drives through a corner at high speed on the Nürburgring The vehicle wears the striking Red Bull livery in blue, red and yellow with RAVENOL and DEKRA sponsorship The panning shot emphasizes the dynamics of the racing car, while the background blurs with pits and trees Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Verstappen Racing at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Luca Ludwig Markus Winkelhock Sebastian Asch HWA Engineering Speed from HWA Engineering Speed drives at high speed through a corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The striking yellow and white vehicle bears prominent sponsor logos such as Kärcher, RAVENOL, SONAX and bluechem GROUP The wet asphalt reflects the overcast weather of the Eifel, with spectators and hospitality tents visible in the background Mercedes AMG 62 from HWA Engineering Speed on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Two cars battle it out on the wet Nordschleife of the Nürburgring A yellow and black Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 with CMB and H R sponsorship is in the foreground, while a dark green racing car with PARKSIDE and H R sponsorship and Gran Turismo branding is close behind it The track is damp, with a green forest edge with a track marshals scaffolding visible in the background Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and green racing car on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing by Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing drives through a bend on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The dark blue car with its striking Red Bull livery and starting number 3 is presented with sponsors such as H R, Michelin and Sparco on the asphalt In the background, numerous spectators follow the race action from a gravel barrier, while a ROWE banner adorns the track boundary Mercedes AMG GT3 3 from Verstappen Racing in the corner at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW M235i Racing 665 LG Bamberg from GITI TIRE MOTORSPORT BY WS RACING drives through a bend on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The vehicle wears the striking black and yellow Giti livery with eye-catching camouflage patterns Clearly visible sponsors are Giti Competition Tires, RAVENOL and DEKRA Spectators, tents and the characteristic green vegetation of the Eifel can be seen in the background BMW M235i Racing 665 from GITI TIRE MOTORSPORT BY WS RACING on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Björn Griesemann Dirk Adorf Georg Griesemann Marco Holzer Manthey Team eFuel Griesemann from Manthey Team eFuel Griesemann drives through a bend on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car wears the striking neon green livery with eFuels and RAVENOL sponsorship and is marked with the starting number 992 Spectators can be seen in the background, spectators, fan tents and the typical ambience of the 24-hour race can be seen Porsche 911 GT3 R 992 from Manthey Team eFuel Griesemann on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes Benz 190E Evolution from HWA Engineering Speed with starting number 62 negotiates a bend on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The striking yellow and white vehicle with KÄRCHER and RAVENOL sponsorship presents itself in a classic racing car design with a modern aerodynamics package Another vehicle and the paddock with spectators and tents can be seen in the background The race takes place in cloudy weather The placeholder Luca Ludwig Markus Winkelhock Sebastian Asch HWA Engineering Speed marks this vehicle Mercedes Benz 190E 62 from HWA Engineering Speed on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW Z4 GT3 Frank Nikolaus Michael Funke Peter Posavac Volker Strycek W I S Racing Team powered by Koopman Racing from W I S Racing Team powered by Koopman Racing drives through a bend on the Nürburgring at high speed The car in its characteristic blue and purple livery bears the sponsors RAVENOL, DEKRA and the motto WE VALUE PEOPLE The golden rims and yellow headlights are clearly recognizable, while the background is blurred by the panning effect BMW Z4 GT3 40 by W I S Racing Team on the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW M4 GT3 Jens Klingmann Ugo de Wilde Schubert Motorsport by Schubert Motorsport takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car wears a striking black and red livery with prominent Yokohama and ADVAN sponsors as well as H R suspension technology The headlights shine brightly as the car glides over the asphalt with an active rear wing BMW M4 GT3 81 by Schubert Motorsport on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Marco Mapelli Nicholas Yelloly Nicky Catsburg Red Bull Team ABT by Red Bull Team ABT takes a fast corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The green-painted car with starting number 130 is adorned with sponsors such as Schaeffler, SONAX, H R and Gran Turismo The front headlights shine brightly as the car is steered precisely over the asphalt Lamborghini Huracán GT3 130 by Red Bull Team ABT on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

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ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

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ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

NURBURG Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, Daniel Juncadella Mercedes AMG GT3 during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nurburgring on May 17, 2026 in Germany Photo by Jack Brekelmans EYE4IMAGES DeFodi Images

NURBURG Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing Max Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, Daniel Juncadella Mercedes AMG GT3 during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nurburgring on May 17, 2026 in Germany Photo by Jack Brekelmans EYE4IMAGES DeFodi Images

ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Saturday Sunday Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx