The stage is set for one of the biggest Nürburgring 24 Hours in recent memory. After two intense days of qualifying around the Nordschleife, Lamborghini locked out the front row while a record GT3 field and one of the strongest driver line-ups in years prepare for 24 hours of chaos, speed, and drama.

Before the race goes green at 15:00 CEST on Saturday, take a look back at the atmosphere, action, and machines that have already turned the Nürburgring into the centre of the motorsport world.

Photos by Sascha Schiwietz, Wessel Manden and Oriol Franch