Comtoyou Wins at the Nürburgring
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Comtoyou Racing got pole position and managed to turn that into a win at the Nürburgring as they took the checkered flag after a three hour race. The #48 Mercedes-AMG also got the results they needed to become 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Champions with one round to spare.
Penalties Control The Race
The #98 ROWE Racing BMW was running for a victory but had to pit to avoid a driver-stint time penalty. This dropped them out of contention for a win and opened chances for cars behind them.
The #2 Boutsen VDS Porsche also became a victim because of the regulations. Dorian Boccolacci exceeded the maximum stint time for a driver, resulting in a penalty that cost them valuable positions. These penalties played a big role in the order during the final stages of the race.
Safety Car Bringing More Drama
The race was also disrupted by multiple safety car incidents that caused a Full Course Yellows and Safety Cars. Several Cars weren't able to finish the full 3 hours, while the interruptions kept bringing the field closer together.
Despite the chaotic race behind the #7 Aston Martin, they managed to stay in control at the front. The driver managed the final stages of the race perfectly to secure their victory, while the #48 Mercedes-AMG climbed back to fourth after penalties and secured the Endurance Cup Title.
Top 10 Results
After this eventful weekend at the Nürburgring, we're heading to Zandvoort in the Netherlands for the next round of this 2026 season, this weekend will be taking place from 18th to 20th September.
Article Written by Zoë Wokke
