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The battle for the win at the 2025 Nurburgring 24 Hours played out in dramatic circumstances, with a post-race penalty for a crash that had left a car on its roof changing the winner of the event
In 2025, the Nurburgring 24 Hours saw a dramatic finish with a post-race penalty altering the victor due to a crash that left a car overturned.
The #911 Manthey Porsche crew appeared in control but faced fierce competition from the #98 ROWE BMW as the race neared its conclusion.
During a traffic maneuver, a collision between the Porsche and an Aston Martin resulted in the latter flipping over, leading to a penalty for the Manthey team and a dispute over the outcome.
Despite a penalty, the Manthey Porsche initially crossed the finish line first, but the decision was later reversed, awarding the win to the ROWE BMW.
This marked BMW’s first triumph since 2020, with drivers Marciello and Krohn celebrating their first victory at the event.
Porsche secured the remaining podium positions, solidifying their presence on the leaderboards despite the controversial conclusion.
