Indian racecar driver Akshay Gupta is set to advance his endurance racing career by teaming up with Sorg Rennsport to compete in the Nurburgring Langstrecken‑Serie (NLS) and the Nurburgring 24 Hours. Gupta, 33, from Ahmedabad, India, will drive the #949 Porsche Cayman GT4 CS in the Cup3 class, a part of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN) known for its competitiveness. He will share driving duties with German drivers Darian Donkel and Aaron Wenisch.
After racing in the VT2 production classes with Hyundai and BMW for three seasons, Gupta is moving up to the highly competitive Cup3 class. Having achieved six podium finishes and two race victories during this period, Gupta expressed his excitement for the new challenge. He stated, “The last three years in the production classes were a huge learning experience. I wanted to achieve a few milestones before I took a step up in the GT racing ladder.”
Gupta emphasized his readiness for the GT4 cars and his satisfaction in joining a strong and experienced team. He highlighted his familiarity with his teammates, mentioning his past collaborations with Darian and Aaron. Gupta aims to clinch the Pro-AM championship this year in the PETN, setting his sights on further success in his racing career.
The Cup3 category, a part of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, is renowned for its large fields and competitive multi‑class endurance racing in the NLS championship. The class features identical Porsche cars with limited setup adjustment options, ensuring that talent plays a crucial role in race outcomes. In the upcoming season, the Cup3 class will see 21 entries in the opening race on March 14th, 2026.
Akshay Gupta’s new team, Sorg Rennsport, is a well-established Porsche endurance team at the Nürburgring, boasting over 50 class victories in the NLS & RCN. Notably, the upcoming season will witness Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen competing in the GT3 class with Winward Racing in NLS Round 2 and the Nurburgring 24 Hours. Gupta will continue to represent India on the racing grid, maintaining his position as the sole Indian driver in the full Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie championship for the third consecutive season.
The NLS championship comprises 10 races, including nine 4-hour races and one 6-hour race, culminating in the prestigious 24 Hours of Nurburgring event.
