Thanks to sim racing, the Nürburgring Nordschleife has become ubiquitous, appearing in everything from Assetto Corsa to Gran Turismo 7. Heck, it was even in Project Gotham Racing 2.
But while most leading racing games allow you to try the 150 hallowed corners, it still remains a very special venue that deserves respect each and every lap your, virtually, drive around it.
There’s also a lot you may not know about the venerated circuit, such as the cost of repairs and the driving rules you must adhere to should you take the step from your PC or console and onto the real-world ‘Ring.
Here are nine things you may not know about the Nürburgring – let us know in the comments below any other interesting facts not mentioned here.
