Qualifying Showdown at the 2025 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring: Scherer PHX Dominates Early with Audi and Porsche
Race Results Germany Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit June 20
Nürburgring, Germany — June 20, 2025 —
As the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife prepares to host the 53rd edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring endurance classic, the qualifying rounds have already ignited high drama and fierce competition.
Across two sessions on June 19, a staggering 135 entries began their campaigns, with 134 cars eventually qualifying for this weekend’s race.
🔹 Qualifying 1 Highlights – Early Command by Scherer PHX
The afternoon session saw #1 Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II secure the fastest lap with a blazing 8:14.162 — an average speed of 184.880 km/h, piloted by the trio of Christopher Haase, Markus Winkelhock, and Luca Ludwig.
Close behind was the #48 BLACK FALCON Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), trailed by the factory-backed #98 ROWE Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Porsche power proved strong, occupying four of the top six spots.
🔝 Top 5 in Qualifying 1:
| Pos | Car # | Team | Car Model | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Scherer Sport PHX | Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II | 8:14.162 |
| 2 | #48 | BLACK FALCON Team EAE | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 8:18.895 |
| 3 | #98 | ROWE Racing | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | 8:19.181 |
| 4 | #54 | Dinamic GT | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 8:19.377 |
| 5 | #33 | Falken Motorsports | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 8:19.801 |
🔹 Qualifying 2 Shake-up – Audi Still on Top, ABT & Porsche Close
In the dramatic nighttime session, lap times improved drastically. #1 Scherer Sport PHX Audi once again topped the field, setting a provisional overall fastest lap of 8:10.580, making them a clear favourite for pole.
Hot on their heels, the #28 ABT Sportsline Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 jumped up the standings with 8:11.647, followed by #16 Scherer PHX Porsche at 8:12.103, driven by Laurens Vanthoor, Ricardo Feller, and Patric Niederhauser.
🚨 A key development was the drop of ROWE Racing’s #98 BMW to ninth overall — a surprise given their early pace.
🔝 Top 5 after Q1 & Q2 Combined:
| Pos | Car # | Team | Car | Best Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Scherer Sport PHX | Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II | 8:10.580 |
| 2 | #28 | ABT Sportsline | Lamborghini Huracan GT3 | 8:11.647 |
| 3 | #16 | Scherer Sport PHX | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | 8:12.103 |
| 4 | #27 | Red Bull Team ABT | Lamborghini Huracan GT3 | 8:12.279 |
| 5 | #34 | Walkenhorst Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | 8:14.493 |
📊 Class Standouts
- Cup 2: #948 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON leads the field with an 8:31.230.
- AT3: #19 Max Kruse Racing VW Golf GTI Clubsport set the class-best 8:53.073.
- BMW M240i: #652 Adrenalin Motorsport clocked 9:41.693, the fastest in a class of nine entries.
🔧 Tech & Tire Notes
- GT3 manufacturers dominating SP9 class include Audi, Porsche, BMW, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Ford Mustang.
- Tire manufacturers: Michelin, Hankook, Goodyear, and Pirelli teams all showing competitive lap times.
🚀 What’s Next: Top Qualifying and Race Day
The Top-Qualifying shootout on June 20 at 13:20 CEST will decide the front-row starters for the 24-hour challenge. All eyes are on Scherer Sport PHX, who could start both P1 and P3 with their Audi and Porsche efforts.
The main race launches Saturday, June 21 at 16:00 CEST, concluding 24 hours later in what is expected to be a fiercely contested endurance thriller.
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