Second victory in a row for Falken Porsche at NLS

NLS

Apr 27

The second round of 2025 ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife saw both Falken Porsche 911 dominate the race until the Walkenhorst Aston Martin Vantage emerged, crossed checkered flag first but was handed a penalty ending second to Boccolacci '- Picariello with #3 Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R who clinched Falken Motorsports’ second win in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie this season.

Frank Stippler in front

Frank Stippler in #8 JUTA RACING Audi R8 LMS GT3 started in pole in bright sunshine with a substantial crowd and kept the lead during his stint. Obviously, with amateurs drivers as co-drivers taking over after 7 laps, the #8 Audi went down the overall ranking.

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. Start of the second round of the 2025 ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie.

Ford Mustang in P2!

Before pitting, David Olsen with #2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 was battling with the two Falken Motorsports Porsche to keep his P2. Drudi in #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo was observing the fight from distance.

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. #2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 ahead of two Falken Motrosports Porsche

Comeback from ROWE Racing BMW M4 GT3

Starting from fifth row with a ninth fastest lap overall during qualifying, Augusto Farfus and Jesse Krohn with #98 ROWE Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO have progressively moved up in the ranking after battling with other PRO drivers.

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. Early in the race, #98 ROWE Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO was behind #16 Scherer Sport PHX Porsche 911 GT3 R and #45 Realize Kondo Racing with Rinaldi Ferrari 296 GT3 (left). Early in the fourth hour, Marciello was head to head with Krognes in #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (center and right).

Picariello-Boccolocci controlling the race and win

After Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marshall with #4 Falken Motorsport Porsche 911 fell back due to a pit stop problem, Picariello and Boccolacci in sister #3 Falken Motorsport Porsche 911 controlled the race with Boccolacci letting the #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage take the lead as it was handed a 37” penalty. Dorian Boccolacci scored his first win at the Nürburgring after clinching P2 at last race.

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. #3 Falken Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R

Promising P2 for Aston Martin

When Krognes in #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 crossed the checkered flag first 7.751” ahead the winning #3 Porsche, his team had already been handed a 37” penalty for failing to meet the minimum pit stop time. The #34 Aston martin was ultimately classified second 30.751 seconds behind the winners. The result is promising for Aston Martin who goes to the next 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a strong lineup for the win.

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport team penalty (left); #34 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (right).

Podium for ROWE Racing

Starting from ninth on the grid Farfus Augusto - Jesse Krohn - Marciello Raffaele - Van der Linde Kelvin with ROWE Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO clinch their first podium finish this season after a P5 last race..

Two Porsche 911 round the top 5

Patric Niederhauser and Patrick Pilet in #16 Scherer Sport PHX Porsche 911 GT3 R end fourth while Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marshall with #4 Falken Motorsport Porsche 911

📷 Luc Warnotte at NLS 2 2025. #16 Scherer Sport PHX Porsche 911 GT3 R (left); #4 Falken Motorsport Porsche 911 (right).

SP9 Pro-Am winners

Pole-sitter Frank Stippler with ‘SELV’ and Alexey Veremenko drove to victory the #8 JUTA RACING Audi R8 LMS GT3 in the Pro-Am category of the SP9 with a P7 overall.