Dunlop Motorsport Ready for the Nürburgring 24 Hours
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Plenty of action is anticipated at the Nürburgring event
For DUNLOP Motorsport, the highlight of the season is fast approaching: With the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring taking place from May 14 to 17, 2026, one of the most prestigious endurance races of the year is just around the corner. At the legendary “Green Hell,” the team will field a Porsche 911 GT3 R with start number 17, which is competing at the Eifel classic for the first time.
Four experienced drivers will share the black-and-yellow GT3 race car: two Frenchmen, Julien Andlauer and Dorian Boccolacci, Belgian Alessio Picariello and Nordschleife local Nico Menzel. Together, the quartet combines international GT experience, track knowledge and consistent performance at the highest level.
Preparations for the 24h race were intensive, with the team’s appearances in the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series providing important data and insights. Following a weather-related postponement of the season opener, the team secured a top ten finish in the overall standings in its very first race.
The ongoing setup work on the Porsche 911 GT3 R, combined with the information gained regarding the Dunlop tyres, forms a solid foundation for the 24h race, where conditions such as weather, grip and traffic are constantly changing. Consistency, precision and strategic discipline are paramount.
Other teams relying on Dunlop tyres include Saugmotoren Motorsport with the iconic #36 BMW Z4 E89 (EVO 2013), driven by, among others, well-known Nordschleife specialists Ralf Schall and Christian Scherer. The Black Falcon Team Fanatec, in cooperation with Gran Turismo, will be driving the #632 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992.1). Behind the wheel will be veteran driver Manuel Metzger, YouTuber Misha Charoudin and Gran Turismo sim racers and content creators Steve Brown and Jimmy Broadbent.
There’s plenty in store for fans off the track as well, as an interactive motorsports experience awaits visitors in the Boulevard. Featuring Gran Turismo simulators, visitors will have the opportunity to take a virtual lap on the legendary Nordschleife. Another highlight at the booth is a historic Porsche 962 C from the Porsche Museum. The car competed in all five Supercup races in 1987 and won the championship title.
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