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Results & Highlights

Battle against time and limits

Between glory and ruin often lie just fractions of a second: Between triumph and total loss often only fractions of a second decide. The Motorsport Festival includes exciting races, including a challenging endurance competition, where the goal is to cover the greatest possible distance within 24 hours – the winner is the one who covers the longest distance.

24 hours full throttle - Review of the Nürburgring race 2025: The 24h race on the legendary Nürburgring counts among the toughest endurance races in the world. In 2025, once again, motorsport at the highest level was offered. Here you will find a comprehensive review of the most exciting moments and the official results of the race.

Exciting thriller at the Nordschleife

Congratulations to ROWE RACING - The ROWE RACING BMW M4 GT3 with start number #98 crossed the finish line and secured the win at the 53rd edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, after an exciting and gripping nail-biting finale. In an epic duel, the team narrowly prevailed against the Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) No. #911, better known as “Grello”.

The internationally composed driver quartet (BMW M4 GT3 EVO) with Augusto Farfus from Brazil, Jesse Krohn from Finland, Swiss Raffaele Marciello and Kelvin van der Linde from South Africa fought through 141 nerve-wracking laps and finally secured a razor-thin lead of only 1:17.810 minutes.

Rule violation and time penalty

This is how the decision fell in the 24h race: The “Grello” crew, No. #911 with Kevin Estre (France), Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) and Thomas Preining (Austria) crossed the finish line first, but a 1:40-minute time penalty for a rule violation turned the result completely upside down. Despite a protest against the decision of the race stewards, it was rejected 3 minutes before the end of the 24-hour race - thus sealing the triumph of ROWE RACING.

The secret aerodynamic upgrade

Carbon Louvres - The secret aerodynamic upgrade for Nürburgring:
In the above photo, the carbon louvres (wheel arch ventilation openings) can be seen, representing the most important technical difference to a conventional DTM or sprint car. These light, black carbon slats are only used at Nürburgring and mounted on the front fender. The fender is cut out beforehand to screw the louvres on. Due to the special track characteristics, they provide improved aero balance. The part is homologated and used by all Porsche teams, but not in sprint races.

#911 Manthey Racing Porsche – Triumph in danger! Victory lost due to time penalty

#911 Manthey Racing Porsche - “Although you clearly won the race on track, the victory was revoked due to a subsequent decision.” An overtaking maneuver led to a collision, for which you were penalized with a 100-second time penalty – a harsh but decisive measure that influenced the result.

Time penalty costs Manthey the victory

Editorial assessment and comment by Manfred Schaefer:
Especially in the leading group, overtaking maneuvers require utmost concentration and lightning-fast decisions – often deciding victory or defeat. In our assessment, the accident at the Nürburgring 24h race was an unfortunate racing incident without bad intent. Race control classified Manthey EMA with the #911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) GT3 SP9 class as responsible – a decision that hurts and deeply moves emotions.

Racing line / class differences: In addition, every class runs its own racing line and thus its own race. Dörr Motorsport with the #179 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 races in the GT4 SP10 class. “Although it is the ‘highest’ SP category among GT cars, it has no chance of an overall win, as the performance of the GT4 is significantly lower than that of the GT3.” This diversity makes the situation on track not only complex, but also incredibly fascinating – for drivers and fans alike. It is precisely this tension, this mixture of tactics, risk and passion, that makes motorsport so unique and thrilling.

Huge challenges: Such incidents express the enormous challenges and pressure in high-performance motorsport and unfortunately can never be completely avoided. All motorsport enthusiasts stand for fair competition and pay the highest respect to the tireless efforts of all involved in these demanding racing events – because it is passion, courage and unwavering dedication that keep the unmistakable spirit of motorsport alive and fascinating.

Driver Scheibner was taken to hospital as a precaution after the rollover. According to Dörr Motorsport, he is initially fine, but was kept for examination.

Highlight of the motorsport season

The highlight of the motorsport season – The legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife presents the drivers and machines with one of the toughest challenges in the world: Over 25 kilometers full of tight corners, changing elevations and tricky sections require maximum concentration and endless stamina. Every year, countless enthusiastic fans pilgrimage to the track to experience this breathtaking spectacle live – an atmosphere that electrifies and makes the race an unforgettable experience.

From toolbox to high-tech perfection

How motorsport has radically changed: Motorsport in transition - From the first second, it's full attack! The best factory drivers from leading car manufacturers sit in highly developed GT3 race cars pushed to their limits – pure, uncompromising racing. This event has radically changed over the last decades: Where once a Ford Transit with the race car on a trailer and a small toolbox in hand was driven to the track, today high-tech machines, perfectly coordinated teams and the latest technology dominate. An impressive proof of motorsport's rapid development.

Only the bravest face the Nordschleife – passion, thrills, and pure fascination!

Only the bravest dare the Nordschleife – and fans celebrate along: For many drivers, the Nordschleife is the most exciting and spectacular racetrack in the world – a real challenge only the bravest master. For fans, the event is an absolute highlight: Numerous campsites around the Grand Prix circuit invite you to be in the middle of the action, enjoy the unique 24-hour atmosphere around the clock and become part of this unique motorsport community.

Camping options: Hatzenbach, Adenauer Forst, Metzgesfeld, Wehrseifen, Karussell / Hohe Acht, Wippermann, Brünnchen, Pflanzgarten, Schwalbenschwanz, P96 and P97 as well as at the GP track (A5 and C2).

Teams: They fought over 24 hours not only against the clock but also against changing weather conditions, technical challenges and competitors. Strategy, teamwork and driving skill were crucial to cross the finish line as the winner in the end.

Motorsport Action: 24h Race Nürburgring 2025 – Highlights and impressions

Fans up close - The starting signal for the Nürburgring 24h race: Great atmosphere in the paddock, crowds in the starting grid. After 2.5 days of intense qualifying, training and an extensive supporting program, the actual 24-hour race now starts – an enormous challenge for vehicles and teams.

During the formation lap, fans are allowed very close to the track – a special highlight for all motorsport enthusiasts. The 24h race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife simply fascinates everyone!

The numbers of the race

134 cars at the start, 509 drivers in total, 118 drivers making their debut, record starter Volker Strycek with 47 entries. 1,000 marshals provide safety around the 24h track and in the pit lane.

Sat, 16:00 – Race direction and STARTING GRID

Race director Walter Hornung divides the cars into three staggered start groups. Kevin Estre secured pole position with the “Grello” Porsche. Thomas Preining will start the “Grello”.

Sat, 16:45 – Pit stops and race highlights

The first pit stops are already carried out after 45 minutes – tire changes, refueling and windshield cleaning after about five laps. Exciting duels and goosebump moments characterize the race: tight overtaking maneuvers on the narrow track are the order of the day.

Dangerous sections of the Nordschleife:
Schwedenkreuz, exit of Fuchsröhre, Adenauer Forst, Brünnchen, Caracciola-Karussell and Schwalbenschwanz.

Race track and driver workload / stint

The lap measures 25.378 kilometers and consists of the 20.832 km long Nordschleife plus large parts of the 5.148 km Grand Prix track. Top speeds of up to 350 km/h are possible.

Driving full throttle non-stop for 24 hours on the Nordschleife is impossible for a single driver. Therefore, at least two and a maximum of four drivers must be entered per team. One driver can compete for two teams.

A driver change is mandatory at least every three hours. At least two hours rest are required between stints.

Stint: A stint in endurance racing, such as the Nürburgring 24-hour race, refers to the time period during which a driver controls the car on the track before handing the wheel over to a teammate. Typically, a stint lasts about 1.5 hours but can last up to about 3 hours as a double stint depending on strategy and physical strain. During this time, the driver is pushed to the limit as they must manage high concentration, speed, changing track conditions, and fatigue.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in a time penalty.

Motorsport event with dream liveries

The vehicle liveries this year are absolutely stunning and provide a colorful, spectacular image on the track.

“The Green Hell” – a legend

The term “Green Hell” was coined by Jackie Stewart, who described the notorious track in rain and fog this way. On 4 August 1968, he proved his class under adverse conditions and won with an incredible lead of four minutes. Formula 1 German Grand Prix (Matra MS10 - Ford).

“It's going to be the Green Hell this weekend.”
– Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and namesake of the “Green Hell”

The immortal soul of the Nürburgring

An enduring legacy: On 11 September 2021, the Sabine Schmitz Curve at the Nürburgring was inaugurated. The left-hand curve named after her is the first on the Nordschleife after the Grand Prix track and lies on the outskirts of Nürburg. The honor followed a petition with over 50,000 signatures and took place during the 6-hour race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series.

The life of a legend: Sabine Schmitz was born on 14 May 1969 in Adenau and passed away on 16 March 2021 in Trier after a serious illness. The racing driver and presenter was one of the best-known personalities of the Nürburgring and reportedly completed more than 33,000 laps on the Nordschleife – more than anyone else.

A childhood in the shadow of the racetrack: Growing up in Nürburg, Sabine was closely connected to the racetrack from an early age. Her mother runs the restaurant “Pistenklause” as well as the hotel “Am Tiergarten,” popular meeting points for motorsport fans. Sabine collected numerous laps on the “Green Hell” during tourist drives from a young age and developed an incomparable feeling for the track. Early on, she was drawn behind the wheel herself – initially in her mother’s car. Often she also did the shopping for the hotel – naturally over the Nordschleife.

“In summer, it was always busy, and that’s why we grew up with it. Somehow I got infected by the racing bug – and then there was no stopping me.”

– Sabine Schmitz, with her unmistakable laughter –

From the early 1990s, she focused on professional motorsport.

Sabine Schmitz (1969–2021)

Triumphs that made history: Her greatest success was the historic victory at the Nürburgring 24-hour race in 1996 in the BMW E36 M3 “Eifelblitz” together with Johannes Scheid and Hans Widmann – as the first and to this day only woman to win this race. She repeated the triumph in 1997 with Johannes Scheid, and in 1998 the two secured the title in the VLN Endurance Championship. At the same time, Sabine thrilled fans for many years as the charismatic and spirited driver of the legendary Ring Taxi, with which she chauffeured visitors around the Nordschleife and gave countless co-drivers an unforgettable mix of fear and fascination.

Sabine Schmitz passed away in March 2021 at the age of only 51.

An incomparable personality: For more than 30 years, she pushed vehicles to the limit – she was also known for her humor and warmth, with which she, for example, took her grandmother leisurely to the hairdresser via the racetrack. In 2005, she founded the racing team “Frikadelli Racing” together with her partner Klaus Abbelen, for which she also competed herself. Under her nickname “Speedbee,” Sabine Schmitz became a legend of the “Green Hell” – her spirit lives on in every kilometer of the Nordschleife and her memory will forever burn in our hearts.

The best race in the world – a yearly highlight

The atmosphere is fantastic. The longest straight, the Döttinger Höhe, is the scene of spectacular slipstream battles and overtaking maneuvers. Goosebumps arise when the cars drive ultra-close side by side and are equally fast – speeds of up to 346 km/h are possible.

Sat, 17:29 – Curious race interruption

After 1.5 hours of racing, there was a power outage in the pits. At 17:31:45 red flags were shown – the race was stopped (Red Flag). Due to technical problems with infrastructure and failed fueling stations, regular racing could no longer continue. Nürburgring GmbH worked feverishly to fix the error.

Sat, 19:00 – Restart and race progress

At 19:00 it was announced that the restart was planned for 19:45. At 19:05 the light was switched to green, and all vehicles left the pit lane.

The cooling system responsible for control and cooling of the pit building was overloaded and had to be switched off. Race director Walter Hornung gave the teams ten minutes for the starting grid, during which tire changes were still possible.

The race was thus resumed for 20 hours and 15 minutes until Sunday, 16:00.

Sat, 19:45 – Restart of the first group

The first group started in single-file formation lap. The marshals waved white flags. Then the lead vehicle left the track and the timing resumed.

The second group received the green flag at 19:48, the third group at 19:51 – each with its own lead vehicle.

Sat, 20:03 – Restart successfully completed

The first start group successfully reached the start-finish straight, the restart was successfully completed.

Sat, 21:20 – Accident in the Fuchsröhre section

#111 Mercedes-AMG GT4 (Thilenius / Wirtz / Renger / Neuser). Guido Wirtz had an impact in the Fuchsröhre section with the “small Schnitzelalm-AMG”. The driver exited uninjured.

Team boss Thomas Angerer from SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm commented: “It’s very bitter. Guido is fine, but the Nordschleife shows its toughness again. We were fast and well placed, much was possible. But the track sets its limits for every team.”

Sat, 21:47 – Sunset in Nürburg

The sun sets. Drivers have to give everything on every corner and every meter. Due to the low sun, some corners are heavily blinded, outside temperatures drop, which improves conditions. The track becomes faster at night. During the day it was very warm in the car and the ventilation felt more like a hairdryer.

Night – time penalties and pit stops

At pit stops, the minimum standing time is sometimes undershot, resulting in time penalties.
At night, glowing brakes and exhausts are particularly visible and give the race an impressive atmosphere.

Sun, 00:52 – Incident during pit stop

#14 Mercedes-AMG GT3 (Engel / Martin / Schiller / Stolz). During a tire change pit stop, the car had to be pushed back after leaving the pit lane with Maro Engel just seated in the cockpit to check the right rear wheel. Fabian Schiller: “Apparently we lost drive. It was two and a half hard hours out there with some hairy scenes.”

Engineers at the 24-hour race in the pit

Technical masterpiece and lack of space - how teams work at the 24h race: Engineers at the 24-hour race look after several cars simultaneously and are responsible for their technical tuning and setup. In close cooperation with the drivers, they ensure that performance and reliability are optimally coordinated. They continuously analyze vehicle data, adjust suspension settings, fix technical problems and thus ensure smooth operation throughout the race.
At the 24h race, 135 cars share only 33 pit boxes, often several teams must cooperate closely. Those needing more space use tents in the paddock, where only limited room is available.

Sun, 01:00 – Christian Klien in action

Christian Klien in the Eastalent Racing Team with #84 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II reports: “The whole week the weather was perfect – couldn’t be better. Nevertheless, the first night stints were a challenge. The visibility and differences between the cars make the Nordschleife especially demanding. Also, grill smoke keeps getting into your nose, which increases hunger.”

Sun, 04:32 – Halfway mood in the dark

#911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet): Kevin Estre sums up: “The atmosphere in the dark is great. Many are driving confidently, but with some you have to be careful whether they want to let you pass on the right or left. So far, no scratches on the car and we got through easily. Now we just reached halfway.”

Two new cult cars in the Eifel

Colored light strips on the roof area create spectacular effects.

#65 Ford Mustang GT3 (Fetzer / Schumacher / Owega / Owega)
The galloping, glowing Mustang on the doors – a real eye-catcher:

Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed - “PRPL Beast”

Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed with the hashtag #TheWorldsFastestFamily and the nickname “PRPL Beast” also shows colored light strips on the roof area.

Purple Sector: The chosen color (purple wrap) refers to the “Purple Sector”, which in motorsport marks the best time within a sector.

Adam Christodoulou: “#14 stopped around midnight. #17 had problems early yesterday morning. No result this time, but the PRPL Beast came back for one last lap – and that counted. Thanks to the team, partners and fans who supported us all the time.”

Sun, 05:21 – Sunrise in Nürburg

Sunday morning begins with an impressive sunrise over the Nürburgring – a new day full of exciting races lies ahead for drivers and teams.

Early retirement of Falken Porsche #44 and #33

Both Falken Porsche #44 and #33 have now retired early from the race.

Sun, 08:23
– #44 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Dorian Boccolacci stands after a technical failure on the right grass strip at the Döttinger Höhe.

Sun, 08:27
– #44 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), (Boccolacci / Heinemann / Marschall / Schuring)
Tim Heinemann in the pit lane: "Actually, I should come in soon. It hurts that both cars are retiring. I feel sorry for the team as well. To look into the faces of those who have been working on this for weeks. We don’t know exactly what happened, he lost drive."

Falken review:
On Saturday at 22:02 there was a serious accident: The second-placed #33 Falken-Porsche crashed frontally without fault into the #94 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992), (Kiefer / Kiefer / Kiefer / Rettenbacher), which had spun and was standing against the direction of travel on the track.

The previously third-placed #98 (BMW M4 GT3 EVO) barely avoided collision.

The #33 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), (Andlauer / Menzel / Müller / Picariello) had returned to the pits and was then pushed into the garage.

Sun, 08:53 – Collision in Flugplatz section

#300 Dacia Logan (Kriese / Starck / Kaffka) collided with the #74 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo (Hansen / Vortkamp / Balanian / David) in the Flugplatz section.

The driver of the Dacia, Martin Kaffka, was able to leave the car independently.

Due to many debris on the track, a longer Code-60 phase is expected, and the guardrail must be repaired.

Also at night there were an insane number of accidents and numerous incidents.

Sun, 08:55 – Vehicle fire at Galgenkopf

#633 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (Type 982) (Kreutzpointner / Kreutzpointner / Hrubesch / Wlömer) - caught fire at the rear in the Galgenkopf area.

Sunday, 09:52 – Pneumatic air lifting system / Lumirank display / windshield film

Technology for the perfect pit stop - air lifting system and car skates in use:
The pneumatic air lifting system convinces with its efficiency: Via an attached air lance, four pistons are activated, lifting the vehicle in seconds. Then vehicle rollers with integrated carrying handles (also known as car skates, air jack skates or race car skates) are pushed under the chassis and the car is lowered onto them. This allows the race car to be moved and turned effortlessly even in tight spaces, making maneuvering before and in the pits easier. This equipment enables quick and smooth replacement of worn parts or tires during pit stops.

#45 Ferrari 296 – on this vehicle the front brakes were completely replaced, additionally tires changed, refueled and a windshield film removed. On average, the brake is changed once in the middle of the race within about 25 seconds.

#45 SP 9 PRO Ferrari 296 GT3 (Perel / Fernandez Laser / Jefferies / Neubauer)

Under the Lumirank display is a small yellow triangle that can be pulled to remove one of four protective films. This simply removes oil and dirt and cleans the glass.

Improved position display with Lumirank:

Transparent race info - How the LED displays work on 24h race cars:
LED displays in the windshield show important information during the 24h qualifying and race. - Since 2019 the system has been refined: The driver name is abbreviated - so NEW stands for Neubauer - as well as the current position (e.g. 003). For leaders, the data blink. Cars without timed lap show placeholders.

Sun, 10:20 – Accident during lapping in Miss-Hit-Miss section

#911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) - Kevin Estre in the Manthey car hits the #179 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 in the Miss-Hit-Miss section during lapping.

The #179 Aston Martin with driver Rolf Scheibner flips over afterwards and remains on the roof.

The #911 Manthey Porsche can continue driving.

The Rowe BMW #98 (BMW M4 GT3 EVO) can also avoid but drives hard over the curb.

Sun, 12:34 – Lead change at Döttinger Höhe

#98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO: (Farfus / Krohn / Marciello / van der Linde) - Augusto Farfus passes the leading Manthey Porsche #911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet) at the Döttinger Höhe.

Sun, 13:02 – Time penalty for Manthey Porsche

#911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet) - The Manthey Porsche receives a 100-second time penalty for causing a collision.

Sun, 15:21 – Last regular pit stop

#98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO: (Farfus / Krohn / Marciello / van der Linde) - The team completed the last regular pit stop. Kelvin van der Linde returns to the track.

Sun, 15:30 – Leader after pit stop

#911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet) - Comes out of the pits in the lead with a lead of 8.4 seconds over Kelvin van der Linde in the #98 (BMW M4 GT3 EVO).

Sun, 15:33 – Pit stop at Lamborghini Huracan

#28 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2: (Mapelli / Engelhart / Engstler) - The currently third-placed Abt-Lambo comes to the stop and still has to change the rear left brake shortly before the end.

Sun, 15:47 – Lead extended

#911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet) - Kevin Estre can extend the lead.

Sun, 15:57 – Protest rejected

The protest of #911 was rejected by the race stewards. The 100-second time penalty remains and will be added to the time immediately after crossing the finish line.

Sun, 16:03 – WINNER of the race

Rowe Racing #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO: (Farfus / Krohn / Marciello / van der Linde) - It is the second win for the Saarland team after 2020.

Sun, 16:04 – SECOND place after time penalty

Manthey EMA Motorsport #911 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): (Estre / Güven / Preining / Pilet) - Is second after the addition of the 100 seconds time penalty.

Sun, 16:04 – THIRD place

Dinamic GT SRL #54 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): (Bastian / Cairoli / Hartog / Sturm) - Secures the third and last place on the podium.

Sun, 16:28 – Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony is underway! The teams celebrate their drivers

Adac Ravenol 24h Nürburgring - The biggest car race in the world

Night of legends - 24 hours through the Green Hell Nürburgring: When the sun sets over the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, a spectacle begins that takes motorsport fans worldwide breath away: The 24 hours through the “Green Hell,” the most spectacular race track in the world. Here on 25.378 kilometers of breathtaking track, driver quartets fight with pure adrenaline, team spirit and boundless ambition for glory and honor.

The race is an enormous challenge for drivers and vehicles. Night driving in changing weather conditions, quick tire changes and precise pit stops decide success or failure.

Vehicles in the SP9 class

FIA rules vs manufacturer freedom - How wild can the SP9 class really be? The SP9 class includes pure race cars based on production vehicles and defines the fastest vehicle category. The basis is the technical specifications of “Appendix J Art. 257A” of the FIA, such as roll cage, minimum ride height or tire pressure.
Minimum ride height: At any time during the event it must be possible, to freely move a roll with dimensions 300 mm (width) x 70 mm (diameter) under the vehicle.

Engine concepts in duel - The wild world of SP9 race cars: The vehicle concept and engine choice are left to the manufacturers. Thus, there are front-, mid- and rear-engine vehicles with various engines: inline 6-cylinder biturbo (BMW M4 GT3), V6 biturbo (Ferrari 296 GT3), V8 naturally aspirated (Mercedes AMG GT3), V10 naturally aspirated (Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO 2) and 6-cylinder boxer engine (Porsche 911 GT3 R).

Balance of Performance (BoP)

Equalizing performance, increasing excitement - The Balance of Performance explained: To ensure fair competition despite different vehicle concepts, the Balance of Performance (BoP) equalizes performance. Using air restrictors, ballast weights and other adjustments such as fuel tank content, the performance of vehicles is balanced. The SP9 class is divided into SP9 PRO and SP9 PRO-AM, where the vehicles are identical. The difference lies in the drivers used.

Night falls, the headlights cut through the darkness, only the beam shows the way – Overtaking maneuvers become thrilling, the pulse races at insane average speeds. While fans celebrate outside at barbecues, the atmosphere is fantastic and electrifying, the champions on the track give their all. Every meter, every curb jump, every precise maneuver counts.

Night hours, 24-hour chase and drivers at the limit at Nürburgring

Night hours: Especially during the night hours the true class of the drivers shows: Precision, concentration and courage are required. The #65 HRT Ford Performance - Ford Mustang GT3 and the #17 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed - Mercedes-AMG GT3 became one of the eye-catchers with their light moods and the sound of the engines providing fascinating images.

A celebration of speed and endurance:

Here passion, excitement and pure racing atmosphere merge - an unforgettable experience for drivers and fans alike. The ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring is more than a race – it is a celebration of speed, endurance and the indomitable will to make history.

Strategy, endurance and weather as keys to victory: The race was characterized by exciting duels, stable weather without caprices and an impressive endurance performance by the teams. Particularly noteworthy is the victory of ROWE Racing, who won the overall victory with a strategically perfect race and flawless driving. High temperatures during the day were complemented by a significant cooling at night, bringing additional challenges for drivers and teams.