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

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list once again delivers a brutal mix of GT3 giants, endurance specialists and wildcard entries ready to tackle the Nordschleife’s 24-hour chaos.

From factory-backed heavyweights in SP9 to class entries fighting for survival, here is the full confirmed Nurburgring 24 Hours entry list for the race.

Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list 2026

Entry list based on the preliminary entry list (April 29)

Nurburgring 24 Hours Entry list

• SP9
• SP10
• SP2T, SP3, SP3T, SP4, SP4T, SP7, SP8T
• Cup 2 & Cup 3
• TCR
• BMW
• AT1 & AT2
• VT2, V5, V6
• SPX

Key drivers and standout entries

Teams to watch

Beyond the Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list

One of the most revered, and feared, endurance races on the planet, the Nürburgring 24 Hours forms part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. This year, it is headlined by Max Verstappen’s participation in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the SP9 class.

Track action begins with qualifying on Thursday, feeding into the key grid-setting sessions on Friday ahead of the race on Sunday. You can find all session times on our schedule page.

PlanetF1.com is on the ground at the Nürburgring 24 Hours with live updates across the weekend and will carry a live stream of all competitive sessions from qualifying to the race.

SP9 (GT3 – overall contenders)

SP9 is the top class in the Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list, featuring GT3 machinery from major manufacturers including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Audi, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Overall victory almost always comes from this category.

Key contenders include factory-supported entries from the likes of Manthey Racing, ROWE Racing, with Team Verstappen headlining Mercedes-AMG’s customer squads.

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SP10

SP2T, SP3, SP3T, SP4, SP4T, SP7, SP8T

Cup 2 & Cup 3

TCR

BMW

AT1 & AT2

VT2, V5, V6

SPX

Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list: Key drivers and standout entries

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list features a strong mix of factory GT drivers, endurance specialists and high-profile crossover names, with several entries immediately standing out across the SP9 field.

The headline story is the presence of Max Verstappen in the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing entry, sharing a car with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella. It is one of the most high-profile driver line-ups on the grid and places immediate attention on the SP9 Mercedes-AMG camp.

ROWE Racing’s BMW M4 GT3 EVO line-ups also feature heavily in the fight at the front, with Augusto Farfus, Raffaele Marciello, Jordan Pepper and Kelvin van der Linde forming one of the most experienced endurance combinations in the field. A second ROWE entry adds further strength with Dan Harper, Max Hesse, Sheldon van der Linde and Dries Vanthoor.

Porsche’s challenge is led by Manthey Racing, with Kevin Estre, Ayhancan Güven and Thomas Preining forming a proven Nordschleife-winning core. They are joined by strong Porsche customer entries including Falken Motorsports and Dinamic GT, both fielding experienced GT3 line-ups capable of running at the sharp end.

Audi’s presence is highlighted through Scherer Sport PHX, featuring Christopher Haase, Alexander Sims and Ben Green, while Mercedes-AMG’s depth is reinforced by entries from Team RAVENOL and PROsport Racing, both combining factory-level experience with strong GT endurance credentials.

Elsewhere, HRT Ford Racing brings the Mustang GT3 into another major endurance test, with a line-up that includes Dennis Olsen, Frederic Vervisch and Arjun Maini across multiple cars. Ferrari’s challenge is led by REALIZE KONDO RACING, featuring David Perel, Dennis Marschall and Thierry Vermeulen in the 296 GT3.

A number of well-known endurance specialists also stand out across lower SP9 entries, including Laurens Vanthoor, Laurin Heinrich, Marco Wittmann, Philipp Eng and Jesse Krohn, all of whom bring significant Nordschleife and GT3 pedigree to the grid.

Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list: Teams to watch

Several teams on the Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list head into the event as clear contenders.

Manthey Racing remains the benchmark Porsche operation, with a long history of success at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and one of the strongest driver combinations in the SP9 field. Its ability to combine pace, strategy and reliability makes it a constant threat for overall victory.

ROWE Racing continues to represent one of BMW M Motorsport’s most competitive endurance programmes, fielding multiple high-quality M4 GT3 EVO entries capable of fighting for the win. Its depth across both Pro and Pro-Am line-ups makes it a major factor in race strategy and outright pace.

Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL and Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing form a powerful AMG presence at the front of the field, combining factory support with elite-level driver line-ups. With multiple competitive cars, AMG has one of the strongest overall manufacturer representations in the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Porsche’s wider challenge is strengthened by Falken Motorsports and Dinamic GT, both of which have established themselves as consistent front-running customer teams on the Nordschleife.

Scherer Sport PHX continues Audi’s top-tier GT3 representation, while HRT Ford Racing is one of the most interesting evolving programmes on the grid as the Mustang GT3 continues to gain endurance mileage. It remains a wildcard.

Across Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin, entries such as REALIZE KONDO RACING, Konrad Motorsport and Walkenhorst Motorsport provide additional depth to the SP9 field, each capable of capitalising if the front-runners encounter trouble in the chaotic Nordschleife conditions.