Race Report: KEO Racing Team at the Michelin 12H Nürburgring 2026
The legendary Nürburgring circuit served as the demanding stage for the inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring. Structured under a unique "Split Race" format, the endurance event was divided into two intense stages held across Saturday and Sunday. KEO Racing arrived at the Eifel region with a clear objective: to unleash their powerful new Ligier JS2 RS and test their mettle against a spectacular grid of GT3, GT4, and touring cars.
A Dynamic New Lineup: Kunzle and Madsen Beyond the debut of the car, this weekend marked a highly anticipated milestone for KEO Racing: the premier outing of their new driver pairing, Adrian Kunzle and Kevin Madsen. Bringing together Madsen's raw pace and Kunzle's sharp, tactical racecraft, the duo instantly clicked with the Danish squad. Adapting to a brand new chassis at a track as unforgiving as "The Green Hell" is no small feat, but their synergy was evident from the very first practice session. Both drivers provided precise, highly actionable feedback to the engineers, rapidly accelerating the development of the Ligier JS2 RS.
Their seamless communication and shared driving philosophy proved immediately that KEO Racing has secured a formidable partnership for the endurance season ahead.
Saturday: Dialing in the SetupRacing at the Nürburgring demands blistering speed, flawless pit strategy, and immense concentration to navigate multi class traffic. Saturday's opening stage served as a vital data gathering period for the newly minted vehicle. As is typical when breaking in a brand new racing platform, the team utilized portions of the first half to make baseline setup adjustments and calibrate the car for the grueling demands of the GP track.
The KEO Racing mechanics worked with incredible efficiency during these tuning windows, ensuring the Ligier was perfectly dialed in and fully prepared to be pushed to its limits.
Sunday's Charge to VictorySunday brought cooler weather and the perfect conditions to showcase the car's true potential.
Starting the second six hour segment, Kunzle and Madsen took to the track and unleashed the fully optimized Ligier JS2 RS. The duo drove a masterful, error free stint. They successfully maximized the car's performance, effortlessly navigating the complexities of the track while maintaining relentless focus through heavy traffic. The Ligier proved its underlying pace and rock solid reliability, running beautifully throughout Sunday's stage. Rewarding the crew's hard work, they happily took the chequered flag to secure a brilliant GTX Class Victory.
KEO Racing Team's participation in the first ever 12 Hours of Nürburgring was a resounding success. Successfully debuting a brand new car alongside a highly potent new driver lineup at one of the world's most challenging circuits is a monumental achievement. By reaching the finish line and claiming the GTX win, Madsen, Kunzle, and the entire KEO Racing crew have written an exciting new chapter. @PressKEOracing
