WTCR Race of Germany essentials

The WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup heads to the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife next week. Here's some essential information.

Rounds: 3 and 4 of 20Date: May 26-28Venue: Nürburgring NordschleifeLocation: Otto-Flimm-Straße, 53520 Nürburg, GermanyTrack length: 25.378 kilometresRace 1 distance: 3 laps (76.134 kilometres)Race 2 distance: 3 laps (76.134 kilometres)WTCR qualifying lap record: Néstor Girolami (Honda Civic Type R TCR) 8m51.802s (171.7kph), 24/09/20WTCR race lap record: Jean-Karl Vernay (Hyundai Elantra N TCR) 8m53.608s (171.2kph), 05/06/21 Ad/> In 100 words: Germany’s WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup host venue offers a challenge like no other with its daunting 25.378-kilometre lap, 87 heart-stopping corners and changeable Eifel mountains weather combining to provide a fearsome challenge. Opening for business in 1927 and a German Grand Prix regular until Niki Lauda’s near-fatal accident in 1976, the Nürburgring Nordschleife joined the FIA World Touring Car Championship schedule from 2015-2017 as part of the ADAC 24h-Rennen weekend.

The WTCR took over in 2018 and has delivered epic action every year since, including in 2021 when Tiago Monteiro defeated Yvan Muller within sight of the finish. WTCRRace preview: It’s time for The Big One as WTCR aces prepare to tame the Nordschleife13 HOURS AGO Timetable:Thursday May 26:14h30-15h10: Free Practice 1 (Live on Facebook, YouTube, Eurosport Player) 19h00-19h40: Free Practice 2 (Live on Facebook, YouTube, Eurosport Player) Friday May 27:13h00-13h40: Qualifying (Live on Eurosport Player and broadcasters around the world) Saturday May 28:10h00: Race 1 (3 laps, 76.134kms) Live on Eurosport Player and broadcasters around the world 10h40: Race 1 podium 12h35: Race 2 (3