The third round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) saw Ayhancan Güven secure pole position in the #911 Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3 R with a blistering lap time of 7:52.856 minutes. The qualifying session unfolded under ideal conditions, with a clear lap proving crucial to setting a competitive time.
Maro Engel, piloting the #14 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3, came tantalisingly close to snatching pole, missing out by a mere 0.061 seconds. Luca Ludwig, in the #15 Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO 2, rounded out the top three with a 7:53.626-minute lap.
The top five featured an impressive mix of manufacturers, showcasing the diversity of the grid:
- Ayhancan Güven (Manthey EMA Porsche) – 7:52.856 minutes
- Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed) – 7:52.917 minutes
- Luca Ludwig (Scherer Sport PHX Audi) – 7:53.626 minutes
- Nicki Thiim (Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin) – 7:55.594 minutes
- Axcil Jefferies (Realize Kondo Racing with Rinaldi Ferrari) – 7:57.010 minutes
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With such a competitive field, the race promises to be a thrilling battle as the cars take to the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife at 12:00 local time.
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