Timo Glock disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after losing Nordschleife permit

Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock was immediately disqualified from the Nürburgring 24 Hours after being stripped of his DMSB Permit Nordschleife for speeding through a restricted zone. The incident occurred overnight when Glock, co-driving the #69 Dörr Motorsport McLaren, was clocked at 112 km/h during a Code 60 caution period—nearly double the 60 km/h limit.

Why it matters:

Losing a Nordschleife permit is a severe penalty that effectively bars Glock from competitive racing at the Nürburgring. The DMSB uses a penalty point system; four points trigger an automatic permit withdrawal. This incident could impact Glock's endurance racing career, especially at a circuit where he has significant history.

The details:

• Glock received a stop-and-go penalty of 82 seconds and 2 DMSB penalty points for the Code 60 violation.
• Those two points added to two he already earned during the 24h Qualifiers, bringing his total to four.
• The stewards confirmed: “Immediate disqualification of the driver T. Glock for this event and a general withdrawal of the DPN license.”
• While Glock was disqualified, the #69 McLaren—driven by Ben Dörr, Marvin Kirchhöfer, and Timo Scheider—is allowed to continue in the race.

What's next:

Glock’s DMSB permit revocation is effective immediately, but he may appeal the decision. For now, his focus shifts to other endurance events, though the Nordschleife ban will likely force him to reconsider his 2026 schedule. The incident also underscores the strict enforcement of safety regulations at the Nürburgring, especially during the 24-hour classic.