2026 ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring Entry List Revealed
A record-breaking 161-car entry list for the 2026 ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring has been confirmed, marking the largest field since 2014. The decision to increase the cap from 150 to accommodate this influx was facilitated by teams optimizing their space requirements, allowing for greater participation.
The competitive field includes 41 SP9-entered GT3 cars, with 27 teams racing for International GT Challenge (IGTC) points. Notably, Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to make his debut at this prestigious endurance event, driving a Mercedes-AMG alongside Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella under the Verstappen Racing banner.
Mercedes-AMG’s representation is significant, with six GT3 cars participating, including crews from PROsport Racing, KCMG, and Team Ravenol. However, competition will be fierce, as nine different GT3 manufacturers—Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, and Mercedes-AMG—will battle for supremacy.
ROWE Racing returns to defend its title with a pair of BMW M4 GT3s featuring factory drivers, while Porsche enters 12 cars across various classes, including PRO entries from well-established teams such as Falken Motorsport and Manthey.
Additionally, intriguing entries like the factory-entered BMW M3 Touring 24H in SP-X PRO, competing against HWA’s Evo R models and a Reiter Engineering KTM X-Bow GTX, promise excitement beyond the GT3 class. The event will also feature 32 GT4 cars, a lone McLaren Artura in SP 8T, and the return of the Ollis Garage Dacia Logan.
Walter Hornung, race director, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from teams, underscoring the spirit of collaboration within the endurance racing community at the Nordschleife.
The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours will be held from May 14 to 17.
