Nürburgring Bans Motorcycles From Public Sessions

The Nürburgring just enacted its biggest regulation change in decades. For the first time, the iconic German race track has banned motorcycles from participating in its public "Touristenfahrten" tourist drive sessions, starting with the 2025 season.

In a statement published to Facebook on Thursday, the Nürburgring cited safety concerns as the reason for the ban. "The different driving dynamics of two- and four-wheelers pose a risk of misunderstandings—especially for motorcyclists," the statement reads. "In order to make the driving experience safer for everyone, cars and motorcycles will be strictly separated in the future."

From now on, the iconic Nordschleife tourist sessions—where anyone with a registered vehicle can show up and enter the track—will be restricted to cars only. Motorcyclists will still be able to drive the 12.9-mile circuit, but they'll be restricted to "guided rides during professionally organized trainings.