Motorsport, 24-hour race at the Nürburgring

May 17, 2026

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A black and yellow Cupra Race Management vehicle Race Management 3 drives on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The vehicle is equipped with an orange blue light bar on the roof and bears the logos of RAVENOL, Löhr Group and the 24h Nürburgring In the background you can see track marshals, fans at the barrier and advertising banners Race Management vehicle on the Nordschleife at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 of Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing with the starting number Daniel Juncadella Jules Gounon Lucas Auer Max Verstappen Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The vehicle wears the striking Red Bull livery in blue, Red and yellow with Gran Turismo and RAVENOL sponsorship The switched-on headlights and the aggressive downforce emphasize the high speed on the wet asphalt In the background, numerous spectators follow the race behind the crash barriers Mercedes AMG GT3 3 by Verstappen Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The dark green Mercedes 190E with the starting number 63 from HWA Engineering Speed drives through a bend on the Nürburgring The classic touring car racing car is decorated with sponsors such as Parkside, H R and Hankook and presents itself with yellow fog lights and a striking rear wing In the background, spectators and a black tent with the imprint BAMK can be seen Adam Adelson James Green Lance David Arnold Renger Van der Zande HWA Engineering Speed Mercedes 190E 63 from HWA Engineering Speed on the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Aston Martin GT3 Christian Krognes Mattia Drudi Nicki Thiim Felipe Fernandez Laser natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport from natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport drives dynamically through a curve on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The vehicle in characteristic black and yellow design with the sponsors RAVENOL, Pirelli and H R is slightly raised over the curbs In the background, numerous spectators watch the race behind the protective barrier Aston Martin 34 from natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Porsche 911 GT3 from Clickversicherung de TEAM takes Kersten Jodexnis Peter Scharmach Richard Jodexnis Richard Sven Jodexnis Robin Chrzanowski Clickversicherung de TEAM a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The blue and white car bears sponsors such as RAVENOL, Motul, H R and OnlineVersicherung de Spectators can be seen in the background behind the safety fence Porsche 911 GT3 919 from Clickversicherung de TEAM on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Audi R8 LMS GT3 Björn Großmann Christer Jöns Otto Blank Pierre Kaffer JUTA Racing from JUTA Racing takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The black and white checkered car with yellow headlights bears the sponsors ALPHAZOO, RAVENOL and H R In the background, spectators behind the safety fence follow the racing action The characteristic red curbs of the Nordschleife are clearly visible Audi R8 LMS GT3 71 from JUTA Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Porsche 911 GT3 R from BLACK FALCON Team EAE with starting number 5 drives through a bend on the Nürburgring The car in the characteristic beige and red color scheme with EAE and H R sponsoring takes the curbs of the red and white curbs In the background, numerous spectators and photographers follow the race behind the fence. numerous spectators and photographers watch the race from behind the fence Colorful fan lettering adorns the asphalt of the Nordschleife Gabriele Piana Mike Stursberg Mustafa Mehmet Kaya Thomas Kiefer BLACK FALCON Team EAE Porsche 911 GT3 R 5 from BLACK FALCON Team EAE at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The spectacular Mercedes Benz 190E with starting number 62 from HWA Engineering Speed takes a bend on the Nürburgrings Nordschleife with impressive dynamism The yellow and white vehicle bears the sponsors Kärcher, RAVENOL, SONAX, H R and Hankook and features Gran Turismo branding Spectators behind the safety fence and a 24MX tent can be seen in the background The switched-on headlights and the characteristic rear spoiler emphasize the racing character of the historic vehicle Luca Ludwig Markus Winkelhock Sebastian Asch HWA Engineering Speed Mercedes Benz 190E 62 from HWA Engineering Speed on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Audi R8 LMS GT3 Christian Kohlhaas Duncan Huismann Jan Jaap van Roon Rudy van Buren Max Kruse Racing from Max Kruse Racing drives through a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car bears the starting number 19 and features a striking white, red and gray camouflage design with sponsors such as MASCOT WORKWEAR, RAVENOL and H R In the background, spectators follow the race behind the catch fence Audi R8 LMS GT3 19 from Max Kruse Racing on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Porsche 911 GT3 from Clickversicherung de TEAM Kersten Jodexnis Peter Scharmach Richard Jodexnis Richard Sven Jodexnis Robin Chrzanowski Clickversicherung de TEAM takes the red curbs of the Nürburgring in a dynamic cornering maneuver The white and blue car bears sponsors such as RAVENOL, MOTUL and OnlineVersicherung de and is clearly recognizable with the starting number 919 In the background, spectators behind the fences follow the racing action Porsche 911 GT3 919 from Clickversicherung de TEAM on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The green Lamborghini Huracán GT3 from White Angel for Fly and Help with starting number 13 drives through a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The vehicle bears the sponsors Schäffler, Repixpert, Sonax and H R and is adorned with the ABT logo Spectators and barriers can be seen in the background, emphasizing the race track atmosphere at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 13 Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Huracán GT3 13 from White Angel for Fly and Help on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The BMW M4 GT4 Aris Balanian Jeroen Bleekemolen Joshua Bednarski Peter Cate Tom Schütze Riller Schnauck powered by Cerny Motorsport from Riller Schnauck powered by Cerny Motorsport takes a corner on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring The car in striking red, blue and white design takes off slightly with the front wheel, which emphasizes the dynamic driving situation Visible sponsors include NGK Spark Plugs, H R, Michelin and DEKRA In the background, spectators follow the action behind the catch fence BMW M4 GT4 145 from Riller Schnauck powered by Cerny Motorsport at the Nürburgring 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 corner on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring The car in dark blue with purple accents has the headlights switched on and shows the characteristic golden rims Sponsors such as RAVENOL, H R and Pirelli are recognizable on the vehicle In the background, spectators follow the race behind the safety net, a 24MX tent is also visible BMW Z4 GT3 40 from W I S Racing Team on the Nordschleife Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Close-up of a driver in the paddock of the Nürburgring with Red Bull team clothing and cap In the background you can see the pits and hospitality areas of the race venue Max Verstappen in the paddock at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Portrait of a racing driver in Red Bull teamwear with cap and black jacket in the Nürburgring paddock Other people and team tents are visible in the background Max Verstappen in Red Bull teamwear at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Portrait of a driver with Red Bull cap and team clothing in the paddock of the Nürburgring The driver wears typical Red Bull Motorsport equipment and is photographed in a relaxed atmosphere Red Bull team driver in the paddock at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Close-up of a driver with Red Bull team clothing and Red Bull cap in the paddock The person is wearing dark racing clothing with Red Bull branding and is positioned facing the camera Max Verstappen in the paddock at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Max Verstappen wears the team clothing of Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing with Red Bull sponsorship in the paddock of the Nürburgring The driver is clearly recognizable and looks concentrated into the camera Max Verstappen of Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing in the paddock Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
A driver in a blue racing suit with Red Bull and Michelin sponsorship stands in the paddock The racing driver wears the characteristic team clothing with various sponsor logos and is surrounded by other people in the paddock Driver in the paddock at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL drives through the pit lane of the Nürburgring with the smoke generator activated for the show drive The blue and gold vehicle with RAVENOL branding is cheered by spectators and media representatives, while several other GT3 racing cars follow Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL in the pit lane Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL presents its driver crew for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring The drivers Luca Stolz, Maro Engel, Maxime Martin and Fabian Schiller stand in their blue RAVENOL racing overalls with Mercedes and RAVENOL sponsorship in front of the backdrop of the event backdrop in the paddock Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL drivers at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Award ceremony on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring with the drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 in blue racing overalls and the Walkenhorst Motorsport 34 team in white overalls The winners celebrate their success in the endurance race with champagne and trophies Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL and Walkenhorst Motorsport on the podium Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Award ceremony on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring with drivers in blue and white racing suits The teams present their trophies and medals in front of the Bembel with Care banner and sponsor wall Spectators take photos of the winning drivers in the paddock Award ceremony 24h Nürburgring 2026 with drivers and teams on the podium Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 is on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring 2026 The team with Fabian Schiller, Luca Stolz, Maro Engel and Maxime Martin presents itself at the podium ceremony after a successful race Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates podium success at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 celebrate their victory on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring The team raises the trophy in the air while Luca Stolz, Maxime Martin, Fabian Schiller and Maro Engel crown their successful drive Next to them is the second-placed team with drivers in white suits Victory ceremony 24h Nürburgring Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL triumphs Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Luca Engstler and Mirko Bortolotti from Red Bull Team ABT proudly present their trophy on the podium The team in the classic dark blue racing suits with Red Bull sponsorship triumphs in the 24-hour race on the legendary Nordschleife Red Bull Team ABT celebrates podium success at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 presents itself on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring with trophies and medals The drivers in blue overalls hold up their trophies and celebrate a successful endurance race on the legendary Nordschleife Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates podium success at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The winning team Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 presents itself on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring Luca Stolz, Maro Engel and Maxime Martin hold the trophy and celebrate the endurance success on the Nordschleife Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates victory at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 of RAVENOL Motorsport with Luca Stolz, Maro Engel and Maxime Martin triumphs at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 The team raises the green and black trophy at the podium, while the drivers in their blue team overalls radiate their joy about the endurance success Mercedes AMG 80 of RAVENOL Motorsport wins the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG GT3 of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 celebrates on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring The team with Maro Engel and Fabian Schiller proudly presents the winners trophy with champagne Celebration Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL Award ceremony on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 lift the Nürburgring trophy on the podium The team secures a top placing at the 24-hour race on the Nordschleife Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates podium success at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL proudly present their trophy after winning the 24h Nürburgring The crew in blue team clothing with RAVENOL and H R sponsoring shows thumbs up in front of the podium with Nürburgring branding Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates victory at 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The victorious team Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 celebrates its victory on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring The drivers in the characteristic blue racing overalls with Michelin helmets and RAVENOL branding hold their medals and celebrate the long-distance success Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL on the podium at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 stands on the podium and holds up the winners trophies The drivers proudly present their medals after the successful 24-hour race at the Nürburgring Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates victory at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with the winners trophy in the paddock after a successful 24-hour race at the Nürburgring The team proudly presents the trophy after the classic endurance race Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL celebrates victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours Copyright: xspeedshotx
Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL SP 9 80 wins the 24h race 2026 at the Nürburring together with BLACK FALCON Team EAE SP 9 5 and Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing SP 9 3 at the finish in Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Nine drivers sit at a press conference at the Nürburgring The line-up shows drivers from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 and Red Bull Team ABT 84 with the recognized drivers Christian Krognes, Fabian Schiller, Luca Stolz, Maro Engel, Maxime Martin and Mirko Bortolotti In the background are sponsoring bands with RAVENOL, ADAC, Monster Energy, H R and other partners visible Drivers briefing at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring with Mercedes AMG and Red Bull teams Copyright: xspeedshotx
Maro Engel speaks at a press conference in the paddock of the 24h Nürburgring The driver of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL wears the characteristic dark blue team clothing with OMP and RAVENOL branding Maro Engel at the press conference of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL Copyright: xspeedshotx
Luca Stolz and Maxime Martin from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL present themselves at a press conference The drivers in the characteristic blue Mercedes AMG overalls sit on the podium with microphones in front of sponsor advertising Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 at the press conference for the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xspeedshotx
The Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II with starting number 19 from the Max Kruse Racing team with drivers Jan Jaap van Roon, Tom Coronel, Christian Kohlhaas and Duncan Huismann will race on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24-hour race
The Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO with starting number 34 from the natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport team with drivers Christian Krognes, Mattia Drudi, Nicki Thiim and Felipe Fernadez Laser will race on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24-hour race.
The BMW M3 Touring 24h with starting number 81 from the BMW M Motorsport team with drivers Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor de Phillippi and Neil Verhagen will drive on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24h race.
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO with starting number 77 from the Schubert Motorsport team with drivers Marco Wittmann, Philpp Eng, Charles Weerts and Robin Frijns will race on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit in Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24-hour race.
The winning drivers and teams of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 pose at the press conference in the Rhineland-Palatinate Germany press area
Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing 3 SS 9 Drive on the race track at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026, further back natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport 34 SS 9 Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 SP 9 The vehicle drives on the race track at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
The Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL is the winner of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL in the pit lane Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The winning teams present their trophies on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Red Bull Team ABT with the BMW M4 GT3 84 and Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with the Mercedes AMG GT3 80 dominate the endurance race on the Nordschleife Red Bull Team ABT and Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL celebrate 24h Nürburgring victory 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
Christian Krognes stands on the podium and is sprayed with champagne while photographers and fans document the award ceremony Sponsor banners with RAVENOL, ADAC and other partners are visible in the background Award ceremony on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx
The Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL driver team presents itself at the press conference for the 24h Nürburgring The drivers of the 80 show themselves in full team gear with sponsor logos in the paddock area and radiate self-confidence before the endurance race Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 driver quartet at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

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Close-up of a driver in the paddock of the Nürburgring with Red Bull team clothing and cap In the background you can see the pits and hospitality areas of the race venue Max Verstappen in the paddock at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

Portrait of a racing driver in Red Bull teamwear with cap and black jacket in the Nürburgring paddock Other people and team tents are visible in the background Max Verstappen in Red Bull teamwear at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

Portrait of a driver with Red Bull cap and team clothing in the paddock of the Nürburgring The driver wears typical Red Bull Motorsport equipment and is photographed in a relaxed atmosphere Red Bull team driver in the paddock at the Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

Close-up of a driver with Red Bull team clothing and Red Bull cap in the paddock The person is wearing dark racing clothing with Red Bull branding and is positioned facing the camera Max Verstappen in the paddock at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

The drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with starting number 80 lift the Nürburgring trophy on the podium The team secures a top placing at the 24-hour race on the Nordschleife Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 celebrates podium success at the 24h Nürburgring Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

Drivers of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL with the winners trophy in the paddock after a successful 24-hour race at the Nürburgring The team proudly presents the trophy after the classic endurance race Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL celebrates victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours Copyright: xspeedshotx

Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL SP 9 80 wins the 24h race 2026 at the Nürburring together with BLACK FALCON Team EAE SP 9 5 and Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing SP 9 3 at the finish in Rhineland-Palatinate Germany

Maro Engel speaks at a press conference in the paddock of the 24h Nürburgring The driver of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL wears the characteristic dark blue team clothing with OMP and RAVENOL branding Maro Engel at the press conference of Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL Copyright: xspeedshotx

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II with starting number 19 from the Max Kruse Racing team with drivers Jan Jaap van Roon, Tom Coronel, Christian Kohlhaas and Duncan Huismann will race on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24-hour race

The BMW M3 Touring 24h with starting number 81 from the BMW M Motorsport team with drivers Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor de Phillippi and Neil Verhagen will drive on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24h race.

The BMW M4 GT3 EVO with starting number 77 from the Schubert Motorsport team with drivers Marco Wittmann, Philpp Eng, Charles Weerts and Robin Frijns will race on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit in Nürburg Rhineland-Palatinate Germany during the 24-hour race.

The winning drivers and teams of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 pose at the press conference in the Rhineland-Palatinate Germany press area

Mercedes AMG Team Verstappen Racing 3 SS 9 Drive on the race track at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026, further back natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport 34 SS 9 Rhineland-Palatinate Germany

Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL 80 SP 9 The vehicle drives on the race track at the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring 2026 Rhineland-Palatinate Germany

The Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL is the winner of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring Mercedes AMG GT3 80 from Mercedes AMG Team RAVENOL in the pit lane Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx

Christian Krognes stands on the podium and is sprayed with champagne while photographers and fans document the award ceremony Sponsor banners with RAVENOL, ADAC and other partners are visible in the background Award ceremony on the podium of the 24h Nürburgring 2026 Copyright: xMichaelxGelhardtx