The ADAC 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers opened with a highly competitive session, as #23 Team gamota Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO secured an impressive surprise pole position. With a fastest average lap time of 8:09.488 across seven laps, the lineup of Anzal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz, and David Jahn combined strong pace and consistency to edge out a tightly contested field.

Jahn delivered a standout performance during the session and was over two seconds faster at a crucial stage, underlining the team’s unexpected but well-earned result.

Second place went to #11 Team SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm Mercedes-AMG GT3, just 2.030 seconds behind pole. The car was driven by Kenneth Heyer, Julian Iversen, Jay Mo Härtling, and Jannes Fittje, showing strong consistency throughout the session.

Third was secured by #47 Team KCMG Mercedes-AMG GT3, only 0.067 seconds behind second place. The lineup of Nirei Fukuzumi, Naoya Gamo, Jesse Krohn, and David Pittard continued the team’s strong Nürburgring form.

Fourth position was taken by #48 Team LOSCH Motorsport by Black Falcon Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), 2.810 seconds off the pace, while #80 Team Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL Mercedes-AMG GT3 completed the top five after posting an 8:12.737.

Sixth place went to #3 Team Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, driven by Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer, finishing just ahead of #84 Team Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in seventh.

Eighth position was secured by #16 Team Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, followed by #7 Team Konrad Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in ninth. The top ten was completed by #123 Team Mühlner Motorsport powered by H&R Porsche 911 GT3 R (992).

The major incident of the session involved #39 Team Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3, which crashed at Adenauer Forst. The team later confirmed the car sustained heavy damage. The impact also required barrier repairs, leading to a temporary stoppage of the qualifying session.

 

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