Porsche No. 911 chased by Mercedes

The first quarter of the Nürburgring 24 Hours race was largely dominated by the Porsche 911 GT3 R n°911 of Team Manthey started from pole. Earl Bamber takes the lead after more than six hours, ahead of the leader by a handful of seconds. Mercedes-AMG GT3 n°4 of Team Black Falcon entrusted to Adam Christodoulou.

Another Mercedes completes the top three with the #47 from Team Mann Filter with Edoardo Mortara ahead of the #6 Rowe Racing BMW M98 driven by John Edwards. Nicki Thiim completes the Top 5 at the wheel of theAston Martin Vantage #7.

The event was marked by the accident of Dries Vanthoor in the No. 8 Audi R8 LMS. The Belgian emerged from his car unscathed after losing control, just after contact with a competitor. The Team WRT resident made a reflex maneuver by avoiding a stopped car which could have had serious consequences.

The HTP Motorsport team had a difficult start to the race as its #48 Mercedes quickly found itself three laps behind the leaders after Renger van der Zande went off the track.

The Nürburgring 24 Hours could be disrupted by showers expected overnight. Follow the race live with dedicated live streaming.