Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list 2026: Full teams, drivers and GT3 cars confirmed for Nordschleife epic

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list delivers a brutal mix of GT3 giants, endurance specialists and wildcard entries ready to tackle the Nordschleife’s 24-hour chaos. With Max Verstappen headlining the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen entry, the SP9 class is stacked with factory-backed heavyweights.

Why it matters:

• The Nürburgring 24 Hours is one of the most demanding endurance races in the world, forming part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. The 2026 edition sees a record depth of manufacturer support and the rare participation of a reigning F1 champion, raising the event’s global profile and ensuring intense competition across all classes.

The details:

• Headline entry: Max Verstappen joins Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella in the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 for Team Verstappen.
• Factory heavyweights: ROWE Racing fields two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs with star line-ups including Augusto Farfus, Raffaele Marciello, and Kelvin van der Linde. Manthey Racing counters with Kevin Estre, Ayhancan Güven and Thomas Preining in a Porsche 911 GT3 R.
• Other contenders: HRT Ford Racing brings the Mustang GT3 with Dennis Olsen and Frederic Vervisch; Scherer Sport PHX represents Audi; REALIZE KONDO RACING enters a Ferrari 296 GT3; and Konrad Motorsport fields a Lamborghini Huracan GT3.
• Notable wildcards: The #69 Doerr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3 features Timo Glock. The #632 BLACK FALCON FANATEC Porsche includes sim racer Jimmy Broadbent. The 130-car grid spans 15 classes, from SP9 GT3s to production-based VT2 entries, ensuring a full 24 hours of unpredictable action.

What's next:

• Track action begins with qualifying on Thursday, leading to the top-30 shootout on Friday. The race starts on Saturday and runs through Sunday. PlanetF1.com will have live updates and a live stream of all competitive sessions, bringing every moment from the Nordschleife.