Nurburgring 24 Hours 2024 RACE HIGHLIGHTS& Behind The Scenes with Manthey Porsche
The 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours, held on June 1–2, became the shortest race in the event’s history, with just 7 hours and 24 minutes of competitive action due to heavy fog that triggered an extended red flag period. After 50 laps, the #16 Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS Evo II emerged victorious, piloted by Ricardo Feller, Dennis Marschall, Christopher Mies, and Frank Stippler. This triumph marked Scherer Sport PHX’s seventh overall victory, equaling Manthey Racing’s record for the most wins at the event.
Dense fog led to a lengthy race stoppage, but when the action resumed, the #16 Audi held its lead to secure a narrow win, crossing the line a mere 0.603 seconds ahead of the #911 Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3 R (992). The #72 BMW M Team RMG BMW M4 GT3 claimed third place, finishing 5.399 seconds behind the winner.
Once again, the unpredictable Eifel weather played a decisive role, disrupting strategies and reshaping the race outcome. Despite the reduced running time, teams and drivers showcased exceptional resilience and adaptability, tackling the demanding Nürburgring Nordschleife under extreme conditions.