Rossi Targets Nordschleife Permit | F1 News

Valentino Rossi is closing in on his dream of racing in the Nurburgring 24-hour race, targeting a Nordschleife permit by end of 2026—requiring him to drive a BMW in an upcoming NLS race. The new BMW M2 Racing fits the bill, qualifying him for the lower-tier permit, a major hurdle now simplified to just eight laps without penalties. With his schedule packed—including a potential Japan race clash—he’s poised to join the elite in endurance racing, if he can secure the right team and timing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/433620b35d00719b