Max Verstappen faces challenging competition

The overall victory in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is not only one of the most prestigious titles in international motorsport, but will also be more exciting in 2026 than ever before. Max Verstappen faces challenging competition at the 24h Nürburgring 2026, with over 40 cars registered, the field of GT3 cars is larger than ever before. The competition will therefore be particularly strong and it will be interesting to see how Max Verstappen can assert himself against the other drivers.

The GT3 class dominates the starting field, but not only is the number of participants record-breaking - the quality of the drivers and teams is also at a new level. Several former DTM and IMSA champions have registered, including some former Formula 1 drivers who will bring their experience to the race. Historically, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring has always been a race characterized by unpredictable weather changes and technical defects.