Dylan Medler charges through Nürburgring field before teammate’s race ends

Dylan Medler gained 13 positions in the opening 30 minutes of today’s GT World Challenge Endurance race at the Nürburgring before a racing incident ended his team’s run. Medler now turns to the next Italian GT Endurance Championship round at Imola with teammate Alessandro Balzan.

Why it matters: - Dylan Medler’s run at the Nürburgring showed the pace that has made him one of the most competitive GT3 drivers in 2026. - The opening stint highlighted Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo performance in mixed conditions and Medler’s ability to turn a deep grid start into rapid progress. - The result also ended the team’s chance of capitalizing on Medler’s early gains after a racing incident took David Perel out of the race.

What happened: - Medler drove the opening stint of today’s GT World Challenge Endurance race at the Nürburgring under overcast skies. - Starting deep in the field, Medler gained 13 positions in the first 30 minutes. - Medler attacked with bold but controlled overtakes while driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo. - David Perel, Medler’s teammate, was involved in a racing incident during his stint that ended the team’s race early.

The details: - Medler’s Nürburgring performance added to a 2026 season that already includes wins in multiple GT3 programs. - His season highlights include a Silver Cup class victory in the 24 Hours of Spa. - Medler also recorded a double win in his SRO GT America debut in Miami, with pole position, fastest laps and race victories. - Additional 2026 success has come in the Italian GT Endurance series and the Ferrari Challenge. - Medler is preparing for the next Italian GT Endurance Championship race in Imola, Italy. - Medler will share the car there with teammate Alessandro Balzan. - Follow Dylan on Instagram @dylan.medler

Between the lines: - The Nürburgring stint reinforced Medler’s reputation for fast adaptation, especially in traffic and changing grip conditions. - The early retirement means the result will likely be remembered more for Medler’s pace than for the final outcome. - Ferrari’s GT program continues to show depth through drivers who can deliver front-running pace across endurance and sprint formats.

What's next: - Medler’s focus now shifts to Imola, where he will race alongside Balzan in the Italian GT Endurance Championship. - Another strong result there would extend what has already been a breakout 2026 campaign across multiple series.