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Nürburgring 24 Hours Expands to 161 Cars, Features Verstappen

4/29/2026

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The Nürburgring 24 Hours will host 161 cars from May 14-17 2026 after lifting the entry cap.
Race director Walter Hornung said the field shows strong cooperation among teams.
The list features 41 GT3 (SP9) cars, 27 counting for IGTC points, and six Mercedes-AMG GT3s, four in SP9 Pro with PROsport Racing, KCMG and Team Ravenol.
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will race a car with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella.

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The Nürburgring 24 Hours will host 161 cars from May 14-17 2026 after lifting the entry cap.
Race director Walter Hornung said the field shows strong cooperation among teams.
The list features 41 GT3 (SP9) cars, 27 counting for IGTC points, and six Mercedes-AMG GT3s, four in SP9 Pro with PROsport Racing, KCMG and Team Ravenol.
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will race a car with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella.