Race at Nürburgring Nordschleife in 2015 confirmed

The FIA World Touring Car Championship organisation has confirmed that the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife will be on the calendar next year.
“The race at the Nordschleife will definitely be a highlight of the season,” said François Ribeiro, Eurosport Events COO.

A single race will be held at the 25.378 kilometer circuit, including the GP circuit, of 120 kilometers, with one pit stop.

“To tackle this monument of car racing history, we asked FIA to revise the sporting regulations for that event. The idea is to held one single 120km race, with one pit stop. The details of this particular format will be worked out between FIA, Eurosport Events and teams before the next FIA Touring Car Commission,” said Ribeiro.

The race marks the return of WTCC to Germany, last time was Oschersleben in 2011, and the race will run together with the 2015 Nürburgring 24 Hours weekend, meaning more than 250 000 spectators on site.

“WTCC is a series providing enthralling motor racing and attracting massive attention all over the world. The weekend of the 24 Hours could not have a more attractive opening. With this deal, ADAC Nordrhein also demonstrates that we are keeping on developing the 24h race for the future to make it even more attractive for the fans, media and partners,” Walter Hornung, Sports Director of ADAC Nordrhein and Race Director of the 24h race.