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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…

Autosport · May 21, 2025

Chris Lulham on learning from Max Verstappen's secret Nurburgring test

Chris Lulham rijdt dit jaar namens Verstappen

Motorsport · May 21, 2025

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.

Autosport · May 18, 2025

The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Nürburgring Record (Update)

Update 5/5/25: Ford has released an uncut video of the GTD's new record lap, which can be seen below.

Motor1 · May 1, 2025

Here's the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo Testing Virtually Undisguised

It's testing season at the Nürburgring, and naturally, Porsche is there. This time, it's testing the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S with minimal camouflage, giving us our best look at the coming 992.2 version. And there's one detail we noticed in particular—a sticker.

Motor1 · Apr 23, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Apr 17, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Apr 11, 2025

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…

Autosport · Apr 9, 2025

Nurburgring: Participation in official test days now available for booking

On 25 and 26 March, the official Nurburgring Test Days will bring the sound of engines roaring back on the legendary track. They serve as a test, training and rollout opportunity for racing teams to optimally prepare for the upcoming motorsport season.

Autosport · Feb 21, 2025

I Don't Think the Nurburgring's Ban on Motorcycles is About Safety

This story of the Nurburgring closing its halls to motorcyclists feels reminiscent of another story I wrote last year. A story about knowing the risks we, as motorcyclists, take when we head to the Isle of Man TT to conquer the infamous mountain course. I mean, the owners of the…

RideApart · Feb 21, 2025