Akshay Gupta Joins Sorg Rennsport for Nurburgring Endurance Racing

Akshay Gupta's New Racing Venture

Nurburg, Germany - On March 13, Indian racecar driver Akshay Gupta announced a significant advancement in his endurance racing career by partnering with Sorg Rennsport. He will be competing in the Porsche Cayman GT4 at the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) and the prestigious Nurburgring 24 Hours.

The 33-year-old from Ahmedabad will pilot the #949 Porsche Cayman GT4 CS in the Cup3 class, a segment renowned for its competitiveness within the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nurburgring (PETN).

Gupta will share the driving responsibilities with 19-year-old German racer Darian Donkel, a former teammate from Mertens Motorsport, and Aaron Wenisch, another German driver.

After spending three seasons in the VT2 production classes with Hyundai and BMW, where he secured six podiums and two victories, Gupta is now ready to tackle the challenges of the Cup3 class.

Reflecting on his journey, Gupta stated, “The past three years in production classes have been invaluable. I aimed to reach certain milestones before advancing in GT racing.”

He expressed enthusiasm about joining a well-established team, saying, “I’m thrilled to be part of a strong and experienced team. My teammates are fast, and I’m familiar with them from previous races. My goal this year is to clinch the Pro-AM championship in the PETN.”

The Cup3 category is part of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nurburgring, known for its large fields and intense multi-class endurance racing. All cars in this class are identical, with limited setup adjustments, making driver skill a crucial factor in race outcomes.

The opening race on March 14, 2026, will feature 21 entries in the Cup3 class, emphasizing the competitive nature of the series.

Sorg Rennsport, Gupta’s new team, is recognized as one of the leading Porsche endurance teams at the Nurburgring, boasting over 50 class victories in the NLS and RCN.

This season will also see Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen competing in the GT3 class with Winward Racing during NLS Round 2 and the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

Gupta continues to represent India on the racing grid, marking his third consecutive season as the sole Indian driver in the full Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie championship.

The NLS championship consists of 10 races, including nine 4-hour events and one 6-hour race, culminating in the iconic 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Here’s the complete race schedule:

12th to 14th March, 2026: NLS1

19th to 21st March, 2026: NLS2

9th to 11th April, 2026: NLS3

16th to 19th April, 2026: ADAC 24h Qualifiers (NLS4/5)

13th to 17th May, 2026: ADAC Ravenol 24 Hours of Nurburgring

18th to 20th June, 2026: NLS 6

30th July to 1st August, 2026: NLS7

10th to 13th September, 2026: NLS 8 & NLS 9

8th to 10th October, 2026: NLS10

Fans can catch the races live on YouTube channels: @VLNOFFICIAL, @Nurburgring-o5h, and @AutoAddictionMedia.