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Watch A Rimac Nevera Effortlessly Overtake Everything On The Nurburgring

The driver didn’t even go full throttle, and the car was running on street tires.

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The Golf GTI Edition 50 Is The Fastest VW Ever at The Nurburgring

After Xiaomi broke the record for the fastest production EV at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen has its own reason to celebrate a recent performance at the Green Hell. However, this is more of a personal best than an outright record. The unreleased Golf GTI Edition 50 has been crowned the fastest…

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Storms The Nurburgring, Beats Porsche And Rimac

A production-spec Xiaomi SU7 Ultra just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife quicker than the quickest Porsche Taycan.

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Watch Xiaomi Set Production EV Record at The Nurburgring

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, primarily known for its smartphones, is branching out by making cars. The SU7 is the company’s inaugural model and has already spawned a high-performance Ultra version. Last October, a prototype lapped the Nürburgring in an astonishing 6 minutes and 46.8 seconds. At that point, Xiaomi promised…

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The British racer who also benefitted from Verstappen's secret GT3 test

Last week, someone named 'Franz Hermann' drew significant attention during a GT3 test at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Behind this alias was none other than four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, who took to the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT3 from Swiss outfit Emil Frey Racing during an official Nurburgring…

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Chris Lulham on learning from Max Verstappen's secret Nurburgring test

Chris Lulham rijdt dit jaar namens Verstappen

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Verstappen hurt by accusations over Nurburgring record

When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism.

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Max Verstappen offended as fellow drivers question Nurburgring record

When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism.

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Red Bull: Max Verstappen’s focus has to be on F1 after Nurburgring test

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen is free to let off steam in other motorsport series, but reaffirmed that the Dutchman’s “focus has to be” on Formula 1 following a secret test at the Nurburgring last week.

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Horner: Verstappen’s focus has to be on F1 after Nurburgring test

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The New Audi RS5 Sounds Pretty Darn Good

In the age of downsizing, Audi appears to be bucking the trend with its next-generation RS5. Prototypes of the hot sedan (technically a five-door liftback) and wagon were spotted at the Nürburgring, making sweet engine noise. The sound we hear definitely comes from something with more than four cylinders. Our…

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The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Nürburgring Record (Update)

Update 5/5/25: Ford has released an uncut video of the GTD's new record lap, which can be seen below.

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Here's the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo Testing Virtually Undisguised

It's testing season at the Nürburgring, and naturally, Porsche is there. This time, it's testing the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S with minimal camouflage, giving us our best look at the coming 992.2 version. And there's one detail we noticed in particular—a sticker.

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Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

It was a huge deal when, in 2008, Nissan announced that the then-new R35 GT-R set a sub-7:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was a time that beat the almighty Porsche 911, and it caused something of a crisis in Stuttgart. The next GT-R, whenever it comes, and in whatever…

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The Ford Mustang GTD Is Back at the Nürburgring

Ford has returned to the Nordschleife where it made history last year. On August 7, 2024, the Mustang GTD broke the record for the fastest American production car around the Green Hell after crossing the finish line in 6 minutes and 57.6 seconds. When the Blue Oval announced the lap…

Autosport

Be a part of it: Green Hell Driving Days 2025

Driving where racing history was made: from 1 to 4 May 2025, the gates to the Nordschleife will open to everyone who wants to experience the Nurburgring for themselves. The Green Hell Driving Days offer four consecutive days of tourist drives – a special opportunity to experience the unique driving…

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Nurburgring: Participation in official test days now available for booking

On 25 and 26 March, the official Nurburgring Test Days will bring the sound of engines roaring back on the legendary track. They serve as a test, training and rollout opportunity for racing teams to optimally prepare for the upcoming motorsport season.

RideApart

I Don't Think the Nurburgring's Ban on Motorcycles is About Safety

This story of the Nurburgring closing its halls to motorcyclists feels reminiscent of another story I wrote last year. A story about knowing the risks we, as motorcyclists, take when we head to the Isle of Man TT to conquer the infamous mountain course. I mean, the owners of the…

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Porsche Plans to Set Nürburgring Record for Manual Cars With GT3

Andreas Preuninger, head of Porsche's sporty GT division, told us last week keeping the manual transmission was a "super important" part of his business. That makes sense, considering about half of all GT3s sold in the US come with three pedals. As a way to further commit to purists, Preuninger…

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Honda Gears Up For EV Motorcycle Domination, Sets Up Factory In India

Honda has been one of the biggest names in the motorcycle industry for decades. No matter where in the world you go, chances are you’ll see a Honda two-wheeler on the road, be it a small-displacement scooter on the streets of Indonesia, or a Fireblade setting hot laps in the…

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Watch the Porsche Carrera GT Beat Its Original Nürburgring Lap Time

It's amazing what a new set of tires can do for a classic car.

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Ford Mustang GTD Sets Nürburgring Record for Fastest American Car

Update: Added in-car video of the Mustang GTD's full lap at the Nurburgring.

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Ford Will Reveal Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap On December 10

For months we've seen the Ford Mustang GTD testing at the Nürburgring. Ford wants to set a sub-7-minute lap time on the Nordschleife, something we've known since the car debuted in August 2023. On December 10, that question will finally be answered.

InsideEVs

Kia EV4 Makes Its Skinny Eco Tires Scream On The Nurburgring

Even though future owners of the Kia EV4 will never take their car to the track, the manufacturer is making sure the model can still hold its own on a circuit. One EV4 hatchback prototype was recently spotted doing laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and even though it looked a…

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The C8 Corvette Z06 Is Stupid Quick Around the Nurburgring

Even though the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has already been out for a few years now, the sports car hasn't recorded an official lap time on the Nurburgring. But in September, Germany’s Sport Auto put the American icon through its paces on the Green Hell to see how it stacks up to its…

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