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BMW Just Set the Coolest Nürburgring Record

BMW revealed on Thursday it took a particularly interesting Nürburgring record back in April. The M3 CS Touring, the company's most extreme station wagon, now holds the record for quickest wagon around the Nordschleife, with a time of 7 minutes, 29.49 seconds.

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Mission Accomplished: The Corvette ZR1X Broke Ford's Nürburgring Record

Chevrolet has tested Corvettes around the Nürburgring for decades, but it’s been over 10 years since the company released a Nordschleife lap time for America’s sports car. That changes Thursday. Chevy brought three C8 Corvettes to the ‘Ring—the Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X—and now claims the title of fastest American car around…

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Storms The Nurburgring, Beats Porsche And Rimac

A production-spec Xiaomi SU7 Ultra just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife quicker than the quickest Porsche Taycan.

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Verstappen's new race options: What he can do with his FIA platinum race licence?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also…

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What can F1 champion Max Verstappen do with his new FIA platinum race license?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also on…

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The British racer who also benefitted from Verstappen's secret GT3 test

Last week, someone named 'Franz Hermann' drew significant attention during a GT3 test at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Behind this alias was none other than four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, who took to the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT3 from Swiss outfit Emil Frey Racing during an official Nurburgring…

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Verstappen hurt by accusations over Nurburgring record

When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism.

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Max Verstappen offended as fellow drivers question Nurburgring record

When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism.

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Why Franz Hermann? Verstappen shares details of Nurburgring GT3 test

Max Verstappen revealed further details of his GT3 test at Nurburgring's Nordschleife, in which he competed under the pseudonym of "Franz Hermann" during an official Nurburgring Endurance Series test.

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Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

It was a huge deal when, in 2008, Nissan announced that the then-new R35 GT-R set a sub-7:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was a time that beat the almighty Porsche 911, and it caused something of a crisis in Stuttgart. The next GT-R, whenever it comes, and in whatever…

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The Ford Mustang GTD Is Back at the Nürburgring

Ford has returned to the Nordschleife where it made history last year. On August 7, 2024, the Mustang GTD broke the record for the fastest American production car around the Green Hell after crossing the finish line in 6 minutes and 57.6 seconds. When the Blue Oval announced the lap…

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Be a part of it: Green Hell Driving Days 2025

Driving where racing history was made: from 1 to 4 May 2025, the gates to the Nordschleife will open to everyone who wants to experience the Nurburgring for themselves. The Green Hell Driving Days offer four consecutive days of tourist drives – a special opportunity to experience the unique driving…

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Ford Mustang GTD Sets Nürburgring Record for Fastest American Car

Update: Added in-car video of the Mustang GTD's full lap at the Nurburgring.

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Ford Will Reveal Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap On December 10

For months we've seen the Ford Mustang GTD testing at the Nürburgring. Ford wants to set a sub-7-minute lap time on the Nordschleife, something we've known since the car debuted in August 2023. On December 10, that question will finally be answered.

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Watch The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Conquer The Nurburgring

This video shows the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid making a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes, 24 seconds.

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Rossi reveals Nurburgring 24 Hours desire

Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi explained that the German GT3 enduro on the Nordschleife “is in the plan” and was up there with the Le Mans 24 Hours on his bucket list when he switched full-time to car racing in 2022 on his retirement from two wheels.

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Rossi reveals Nurburgring 24 Hours ambition

Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi explained that the German GT3 enduro on the Nordschleife was “in the plan” and up there with the Le Mans 24 Hours on his bucket list when he switched full-time to car racing in 2022 on his retirement from two wheels.

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Watch the New Audi RS3 Break a Nurburgring Record

The BMW M2 is no longer the fastest compact car at the Nordschleife.

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Inside Hyundai's rally-meets-Nurburgring challenge

'Three left minus, long, bumpy', may resemble an ordinary rally pacenote. But this is how a World Rally Championship driver sees one of motorsport’s most famous corners – the Karussell at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

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Nordschleife DLC For Assetto Corsa Competizione Launching On April 1

Discover the Nürburgring Nordschleife DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione launching on April 1, 2024, adding the iconic track to the game.

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Nurburgring endurance racing set for split in 2024 following lawsuit

Understanding the political situation is a complex undertaking as there are several different parties with different goals involved. The basic facts are:

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Lamborghini's New Active Toe And Camber Tech Is A Big Step For Performance Cars

The company's Active Wheel Hub can shave about five seconds off a lap at the Nordschleife.

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This Nurburgring Compilation Video Is Filled With Out-Of-Control BMWs

The Nordschleife demands all your concentration, as the drivers in this video clearly demonstrate.

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Porsche squad Manthey wants DTM race at Nordschleife in 2024

The DTM revealed its full calendar for 2024 last month, featuring 16 races across eight events in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, but left the door open for an additional “European event outside of Germany.”

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Be part of it: Green Hell Driving Days 2023

Whether you drive a small car, a minibus or a sports car - experience the Nordschleife for four days in a row! The long tourist driving weekend will again attract Nurburgring fans from near and far. Anyone in possession of a driving licence and a properly registered car or motorbike…

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