Victory at the Nürburgring
Nürburgring. Schubert Motorsport made a strong return to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, clinching overall victory in the second race of the 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS), specifically the 57th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy. Team Principal Torsten Schubert led the charge as the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, driven by BMW M works drivers Philipp Eng (AUT), Marco Wittmann (GER), and Robin Frijns (NED), secured a well-earned win.
Strategic Race Preparation
The race, designated as NLS 3 on the calendar, served as a critical preparation for the upcoming 24-hour race in mid-May. Starting from second on the grid, car #77 showcased impressive performance from the outset, maintaining a competitive pace and ultimately crossing the finish line after four hours of racing through the challenging “Green Hell.”
Impressive Results from Customer Teams
The privately entered #23 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Gamota Racing also made a significant impact, achieving sixth place overall while winning the SP9 Pro-Am class. This strong performance highlights the depth of talent within the BMW M Motorsport customer teams.
Class Victories Across the Board
In addition to the overall success, BMW teams celebrated numerous achievements across various categories. The BMW M4 GT4 EVO secured a 1-2 finish in the SP10 category, with the #177 car from AV Racing by BLACK FALCON leading ahead of its sister #180 vehicle. In the BMW M2 class, Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport triumphed with their #888 BMW M2 Racing, while Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels took victory in the BMW M240i class with their #650 BMW M240i Racing. Altogether, BMW teams amassed an impressive nine class victories during this event.
Post-Race Reactions
Torsten Schubert, Team Principal Schubert Motorsport: “Following our SPX class win last time with the BMW M3 Touring 24H, this overall victory reinforces our competitiveness alongside Yokohama. Our timing during the first pit stop coinciding with the Code 60 period was impeccable, allowing us to move to the front and maintain that position until the finish.”
Marco Wittmann (#77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Schubert Motorsport): “This is a fantastic success for Team Schubert on our return to the GT3 class this season and for our tyre partner Yokohama. This victory provides excellent motivation for our further preparations for the 24-hour race. Our objective is now to perfect our tyre performance under all conditions.”
Philipp Eng (#77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Schubert Motorsport): “Every race on the Nordschleife is a joy—winning makes it even more special. Although this victory is significant, we are aware of the work still ahead as we focus on the 24-hour race. We have gathered valuable data to analyse in the coming weeks.”
Robin Frijns (#77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Schubert Motorsport): “After previous attempts did not go as planned, completing this first race with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO successfully is very gratifying. I believe our victory was down to strategic execution rather than sheer speed; it was enough to secure first place.”
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