The inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring proved to be a fitting addition to the Creventic calendar, delivering twelve hours of strategy, resilience and competitive multi-class racing around the Nürburgring GP circuit. From changing weather conditions to dramatic recoveries and hard-fought podium battles, the weekend showcased exactly why endurance racing continues to captivate teams and fans alike.
GetSpeed Team JR286 ultimately claimed overall victory, but their route to the top step of the podium was far from straightforward. After making a very strong start to the race, the team suffered an early incident that looked set to derail their challenge. However, through excellent strategy, determination and faultless execution over the remainder of the event, they fought back to secure a deserved overall win.
One of the standout performances came from Up2Race Team, whose consistency kept them firmly in contention for much of the race. The team executed a disciplined strategy and avoided trouble for almost the entire event before an issue during the final hour dropped them down the order, denying them the result their performance deserved.
Viper Niza delivered one of the cleanest drives of the weekend. Remaining completely clear of incidents, the team combined consistency with strong pace to secure a well-earned podium finish through a polished and professional performance from start to finish.
Haas RT suffered one of the earliest retirements of the race. After just a few hours, their challenge came to a disappointing end, with the team unable to return to the circuit.
Sunday's weather created another challenge for the teams. Light rain fell across isolated sections of the Nürburgring GP circuit, but never heavily enough to justify switching to wet tyres. Instead, drivers were forced to remain on slicks while negotiating patches of reduced grip, making tyre management and driver judgement crucial during the closing stages.
One of the most determined stories of the weekend belonged to Mühlner Motorsport. Following a major incident on Saturday, the team worked tirelessly to repair the car overnight and successfully returned to the circuit for Sunday's second part of the race, demonstrating the commitment and perseverance that defines endurance racing.
Traffic management remained a decisive factor throughout the event, with GT3 crews constantly working through slower-class traffic while trying to maximise every lap. Strategy, tyre management and efficient pit stops frequently proved just as valuable as outright speed, while reliability once again separated the frontrunners from the rest of the field.
Mercedes-AMG machinery featured strongly throughout the weekend, while Porsche teams remained firmly in contention across the leading classes. The Porsche 992 category also produced close racing, ensuring competitive battles throughout the field.
Away from the on-track action, Creventic once again demonstrated why its events are so highly regarded within endurance racing. The organisation, professionalism and atmosphere across the entire weekend were exceptional, delivering a superbly run event that has immediately established the Michelin 12H Nürburgring as a welcome addition to the 24H SERIES calendar.
As the championship battle gathers momentum, the inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring will be remembered for its strategic battles, unpredictable conditions and remarkable determination shown by teams throughout the field. Above all, it will be remembered for GetSpeed Team JR286's outstanding recovery drive—overcoming adversity to claim a memorable overall victory.
The inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring proved to be a fitting addition to the Creventic calendar, producing twelve hours of strategy, resilience and competitive multi-class racing around the Nürburgring GP circuit. From changing weather conditions to dramatic recoveries and hard-fought podium battles, the weekend showcased exactly why endurance racing continues to captivate teams and fans alike.
GetSpeed Team JR286 looked like one of the teams to beat from the very beginning, making an exceptionally strong start to the race. However, an early incident effectively ended any realistic hopes of fighting for the overall podium, forcing the team onto the back foot for the remainder of the event despite showing impressive pace throughout.
One of the standout performances came from Up2Race Team, whose consistency kept them firmly in contention for much of the race. The team executed a disciplined strategy and avoided trouble for almost the entire event before an issue during the final hour dropped them down the order, denying them the result their performance deserved.
Viper Niza, meanwhile, delivered one of the cleanest drives of the weekend. Remaining clear of incidents, the team combined consistency with strong pace to secure a well-earned podium finish through faultless execution rather than outright drama.
Haas RT suffered one of the earliest retirements of the race. After disappearing from the timing screens only a few hours into the event, their weekend came to a disappointing end far earlier than anticipated.
Sunday added another layer of complexity as intermittent rain affected isolated sections of the circuit. The showers were light and short-lived—insufficient to justify switching to wet tyres, yet enough to make life uncomfortable for those remaining on slicks. Teams were forced to balance risk and reward, with grip levels varying significantly around the lap.
One of the most determined efforts came from Mühlner Motorsport. Following a major incident on Saturday, the team worked tirelessly to repair the car overnight and successfully returned to the circuit for Sunday's second part of the race. Their commitment and perseverance embodied the spirit of endurance racing.
Throughout the event, traffic management remained a decisive factor, with GT3 crews constantly navigating slower-class traffic while trying to maximise every lap. Strategy, tyre management and efficient pit stops often proved just as valuable as outright speed, while reliability once again separated those fighting at the front from those left chasing.
Mercedes-AMG machinery featured strongly throughout the weekend, while Porsche teams remained firmly in the fight, ensuring close competition across the leading classes. The Porsche 992 category also produced its own exciting battles, adding further depth to an already competitive event.
Away from the racing itself, Creventic once again demonstrated why its events are so highly regarded within the endurance racing community. The organisation, professionalism and atmosphere across the entire weekend were exceptional, delivering a well-run event that has immediately established the Michelin 12H Nürburgring as a welcome addition to the 24H SERIES calendar.
As the championship battle continues to gather momentum, the inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring will be remembered for its strategic battles, unpredictable conditions and the determination shown by teams both at the front and throughout the field.
