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[manuelf]

He's just following the racing line...

You can see the M4 behind is following the Aston because they're both on the actual racing line...

At this point, Estre is off the racing line and is basically lining up a dive bomb - the Aston is just doing exactly what he does every lap.

I'm up for it, we'll see. Did you stay at the track overnight?

FYI: Rolf Scheibner - Driver of the GT4 Aston, which the Grello flipped over ... gave his view to motorsport-total: https://www.motorsport-total.com/24...on-martin-fahrer-gibt-neue-einblicke-25062801

It is in German... so you have to google translate it. Very interessting! He already had aphone call with Kevin d'Estre, where they settled the issue...

 

[tbazsi95]

RAW 4K Track Action From Lone Star Le Mans | 6 Hours of COTA 2025 | FIA WEC

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[tbazsi95]

When Torrential Rain Created Complete Chaos | 6 Hours of COTA 2014 | FIA WEC

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[klier]

Max is racing the 4 hour NLS race at the Nordschleife right now, for who is interested:

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Getting his license for the 24 hour races next year for anyone not in the loop.

 

[tbazsi95]

New Record! Max Verstappen FLYING on the Nürburgring Nordschleife - Ferrari 296 GT3

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[klier]

NLS with Max Verstappen now live:

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[tbazsi95]

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[tonyshaw]

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Well done to Max and the whole team!

 

[tbazsi95]

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[tbazsi95]

Max Verstappen | Nürburgring Nordschleife onboard (full lap) | Fastest Lap NLS9 | His quickest lap of the day, a 7:51.514.

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[tbazsi95]

Max Verstappen | Helicopter view Nürburgring Nordschleife (full lap) | NLS9

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[tonyshaw]

Porsche Penske Motorsport gave a great inside look at their 2024 Lone Star Le Mans weekend at COTA in this short documentary. It shows how their crew manages the #5 and #6 cars across a demanding WEC schedule, with some nice insight into the teamwork, prep, and challenges behind endurance racing.

It also features BMW M Team WRT and fans talking about what makes the WEC experience different from F1.

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[Matski]

2026 Rolex 24 hours of Daytona on going at the moment.

Porsche seem to have rocket fuel in GTP... but in GTD Pro the battle between the 'Stang and the 'Vette seems pretty hot!

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[TopspeedPT]

Beyond The Track, the New Series of the FIA WEC COMING SOON

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Beyond the Track explores endurance racing through the people who make it possible.

Beyond lap times and results, the series looks at how teams function, collaborate, and endure. Each episode is dedicated to one brand, told through a single individual : a driver, an engineer, a mechanic, or a key team member rarely seen on screen.

People whose work is essential, yet often unnoticed. They don’t race for fame. They race for endurance. The camera follows preparation, coordination, and shared responsibility. From the garage to the pit wall, trust is built through precision and repetition.

Filmed over seven months during the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship season, Beyond the Track is a documentary series of ten 15-minute episodes, revealing endurance as a collective effort, built together, far from the spotlight.

 

[tonyshaw]

Felipe Nasr is now a three time champion of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

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[Matski]

Bathurst 12 hours starts soon, from down under.

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Live Timing | Bathurst 12 Hour

BMW WRT are running a tribute livery for the race... based on Ken Done's M3 Art Car. A call-back not just because Ken Done is an Aussie, but the original car was an ex-John Player Special BMW Australia Group A championship winning car, before it was used as the canvas for the Art Car.

BMW M Motorsport celebrates 50 years of Art Car heritage with Ken Done tribute at the Bathurst 12 Hour | Bathurst 12 Hour

Team WRT returns to Mount Panorama to defend its 1-2 finish at the 2025 Bathurst 12 hour

www.bathurst12hour.com.au

 

[klier]

Yep I'm watching! Very cool to go from the dark into dawn!

Top three tracks in the world for me together with the Ring and @martinbo's home track

 

[Matski]

Yep I'm watching! Very cool to go from the dark into dawn!

Top three tracks in the world for me together with the Ring and @martinbo's home track

Yep, it's great to watch the cars thread the needle around the top of the mountain, it's a favourite of mine to drive on the PlayStation too... but, it doesn't make the best racing for GT3...

... also ... RIP Skippy ... I wouldn't wanna be the one cleaning that car!

 

[klier]

... also ... RIP Skippy ... I wouldn't wanna be the one cleaning that car!

That was hardcore holy moly

So what do you think so far? These Mercs are damn strong.....Max made the right choice it seems LOL

 

[Matski]

That was hardcore holy moly

So what do you think so far? These Mercs are damn strong.....Max made the right choice it seems LOL

I think over the course of the race it'll be fairly even between the Bimmers and the AMGs performance wise, but as usual, the AMGs outnumber the Bimmers so, I'd say the odds favour the Mercs.... though weather looks like it might be a factor. I'll always back Mozzie here, it's a shame he's driving for the enemy