Landshut, Germany - March 11, 2026
Fanatec® has entered a new partnership with motorsports company Black Falcon GmbH & Co. KG.
BLACK FALCON Team FANATEC aims to compete in the 50th season of the ADAC
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the ADAC Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers,
and the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring with drivers Misha Charoudin, Steve
Alvarez Brown, Jimmy Broadbent, and Manuel Metzger.
This all-star creator line-up brings together distinct voices from across sim racing and real-world motorsport, with a combined follower count of more than 4 million fans worldwide. Misha Charoudin reaches a global audience through unique Nürburgring driving content. Jimmy Broadbent returns following a long-standing relationship with the brand, including Fanatec's support during his breakthrough UK Praga Cup championship success in 2022, and Steve Alvarez Brown brings a background rooted in Gran Turismo content, creating a natural alignment with Fanatec's officially licensed hardware.
Manuel Metzger adds elite-level racing pedigree to the project. Widely regarded as one of the fastest drivers on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Metzger brings top-tier endurance experience and a proven track record at the 24-hour level. His expertise strengthens the team's competitive ambitions while contributing invaluable insight to Fanatec's ongoing pursuit of authenticity and performance.
BLACK FALCON Team FANATEC will campaign a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup car in Class AT (alternative fuel). Fanatec becomes the Official Sim Racing and Technology Partner for Black Falcon, reinforcing a shared commitment to blending real-world endurance racing with cutting-edge sim racing technology.
The team's NLS campaign begins with Race 1 on March 14, 2026. The headline event of the calendar, the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, will take place from May 14 to 17. Fans can expect regular behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the season. The creators involved will document their preparation and race experiences, offering a front-row seat to this unique crossover between sim racing and real-world competition.
This all-star creator line-up brings together distinct voices from across sim racing and real-world motorsport, with a combined follower count of more than 4 million fans worldwide. Misha Charoudin reaches a global audience through unique Nürburgring driving content. Jimmy Broadbent returns following a long-standing relationship with the brand, including Fanatec's support during his breakthrough UK Praga Cup championship success in 2022, and Steve Alvarez Brown brings a background rooted in Gran Turismo content, creating a natural alignment with Fanatec's officially licensed hardware.
Manuel Metzger adds elite-level racing pedigree to the project. Widely regarded as one of the fastest drivers on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Metzger brings top-tier endurance experience and a proven track record at the 24-hour level. His expertise strengthens the team's competitive ambitions while contributing invaluable insight to Fanatec's ongoing pursuit of authenticity and performance.
BLACK FALCON Team FANATEC will campaign a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup car in Class AT (alternative fuel). Fanatec becomes the Official Sim Racing and Technology Partner for Black Falcon, reinforcing a shared commitment to blending real-world endurance racing with cutting-edge sim racing technology.
The team's NLS campaign begins with Race 1 on March 14, 2026. The headline event of the calendar, the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, will take place from May 14 to 17. Fans can expect regular behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the season. The creators involved will document their preparation and race experiences, offering a front-row seat to this unique crossover between sim racing and real-world competition.
