David Schumacher to Race Ford Mustang GT3 at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
David Schumacher, son of Ralf and nephew of Michael, will drive a Ford Mustang GT3 in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, marking the first Schumacher to tackle the full endurance race.
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What Happened
David Schumacher, a Ford Racing Factory Driver, is set to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring driving a Ford Mustang GT3. Despite initial fear of karts as a child, he became a passionate racer and now aims to carry his family's legacy in motorsport. He is entered in two Mustang GT3 cars for the endurance race.
“The 24 Hours of the Nürburgring is my opportunity to carry my family name to new places.”
- Won F1 Grand Prix on Nürburgring GP course in 2003
- Won five times at Nürburgring but never raced the 24 Hours
- First Schumacher to race the 24 Hours of Nürburgring
- No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 (SP9 Pro) with Arjun Maini, Fabio Scherer, Frank Stippler, and David Schumacher
- No. 65 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 (SP9 Pro-Am) with Hubert Haupt, Vincent Kolb, Colin Caresani, and David Schumacher
- No. 67 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 (SP9 Pro) with Christopher Mies, Frédéric Vervisch, Dennis Olsen
Why this matters
Ford partners with the legendary Schumacher name at one of motorsport's toughest events, showcasing the Mustang GT3's capabilities and continuing its racing legacy.
Terms in This Story
- Nordschleife
- The old and challenging circuit of the Nürburgring, known as the 'Green Hell'.
- Green Hell
- Nickname for the Nürburgring Nordschleife due to its difficulty.
- SP9 Pro
- A top professional class for GT3 cars in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
- SP9 Pro-Am
- A class mixing professional and amateur drivers in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
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