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Nurburgring 24 Hours Result in Jeopardy Amid Disqualification Threat
Highlights
- #84 Lamborghini faces disqualification for exceeding power limit
- Car found 20 horsepower above allowed two percent tolerance
- Technical checks delayed by faulty clutch and vehicle defects
- No irregularities found in other manufacturers’ competing cars
- Race standings depend on pending decision by race commissioners
- Teams have 96 hours to appeal potential disqualification ruling
Almost two weeks after the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the result remains unresolved as Abt Sportsline’s #84 Lamborghini faces possible disqualification for exceeding the post‑race power limit.
The #84 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2, driven by Mirko Bortolotti, Patric Niederhauser, and polesitter Luca Engstler, reportedly produced about 20 horsepower beyond the two percent tolerance during dyno testing.
Dyno tests indicated roughly 20 horsepower above the permitted cap.
With an estimated 500 horsepower baseline, the rules allow roughly 10 extra horsepower. Any excess above that threshold triggers scrutiny and potential sanctions under the event’s technical code.
Early inspection stalled when officials detected a faulty clutch. After supervised repairs, the car underwent controlled measurements at a certified facility in Mechernich.
Tuesday’s session ran until 6pm after irregularities appeared. A follow‑up test on Wednesday proved inconclusive when a separate vehicle defect prevented confirmation of the initial readings.
Five rival cars from Aston Martin, BMW, Ford, Mercedes‑AMG, and Porsche cleared checks without irregularities.
Parallel checks on five rival entries from Aston Martin, BMW, Ford, Mercedes‑AMG, and Porsche revealed no irregularities, according to race officials.
The technical commissioners have submitted their report to the race commissioners, who will review the data and hear from Abt Sportsline before confirming the official classification.
Final classification remains provisional pending the commissioners’ decision.
Should a disqualification stand, Walkenhorst Motorsport’s Aston Martin Vantage moves to second, while Rowe Racing’s BMW M4 would be elevated to third.
Abt Sportsline would then have 96 hours to appeal any ruling through the German Motorsport Federation, with timelines dictated by the series’ judicial procedures.
Abt Sportsline has 96 hours to appeal any disqualification to the German Motorsport Federation.
The power‑limit framework, with its two percent margin, is designed to preserve Balance of Performance across GT3 machinery and uphold competitive integrity at endurance classics.
The outcome will shape a headline result from the race and cap a narrative that featured a notable qualifying session earlier in the week.
Visual Summary
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Aston Martin
BMW
BMW
⬆️ May move up
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#84 Lamborghini
⛔ Under review
Nürburgring 24H: Second Place in Limbo
⚠️ Final results pending – #84 Lambo faces possible disqualification for engine power breach!
+20hp
Over allowed limit
2%
Power tolerance
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Standing undecided
⚖️ The fate of the podium hangs in the balance while officials decide the Lambo’s future.
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#84 Lamborghini
#84 Lamborghini
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Aston Martin (Walkenhorst)
Aston Martin (Walkenhorst)
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BMW (Rowe Racing)
BMW (Rowe Racing)
James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
