Pidcock Laps Nürburgring in Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The British cyclist joined Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister for a track day on the Nordschleife ahead of his third season at Pinarello-Q36.5.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cycling
Tom Pidcock took a Porsche 911 GT3 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in wetter conditions during a track day with Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister. The world and Olympic champion in cyclo-cross and mountain biking has previously set a 6:52.37 lap on the circuit.
Why it matters
The outing puts the British rider's high-performance interests on display as he prepares to start his third season at Pinarello-Q36.5. Pidcock said he is drawn to high performance, which he described as the same mindset as cycling.
Pidcock's previous Nordschleife lap of 6:52.37 sits 27 seconds off Stefan Bellof's all-time record from 1983 on the 20.832 km circuit with 73 corners. The extraction does not report a time for this latest outing.
The players
Tom Pidcock
A British cyclist who has won world and Olympic titles in cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing and now rides for Pinarello-Q36.5.
Jörg Bergmeister
A former racing driver and Porsche brand ambassador who has long been associated with the Nürburgring.
The details
Pidcock explored the track with Manthey Kit on Wednesday before driving the Porsche 911 GT3 RS around the Eifel circuit in wetter conditions alongside Jörg Bergmeister. The session came as the rider, who won Milano-Torino this year and finished ninth at the Tour de France, shifted focus toward his next season.
Timeline
Wednesday: Pidcock explores the track with Manthey Kit.
This year: Pidcock wins Milano-Torino and finishes ninth at the Tour de France.
Upcoming season: Pidcock starts his third season at Pinarello-Q36.5.
Season Trajectory
Pidcock's Nordschleife outing comes as he prepares for his third season at Pinarello-Q36.5, where he joins new arrivals Giulio Ciccone, Mauro Schmid, and Ethan Hayter. The session also sits 27 seconds shy of Stefan Bellof's 1983 all-time lap record, a benchmark that still frames every attempt on the circuit.
Pidcock's move into Pinarello-Q36.5's third season adds Giulio Ciccone, Mauro Schmid, and Ethan Hayter to the roster. Fantasy and team-tracking followers can expect the squad to look different as the new season opens.
The takeaway
Pidcock's crossover into motorsport shows how the mindset that drives elite endurance cycling can translate to other high-performance pursuits. Readers following the rider can track how this off-bike experience shapes his approach to the coming season.
What happens next
Pidcock will begin his third season with Pinarello-Q36.5, where he is joined by Giulio Ciccone, Mauro Schmid, and Ethan Hayter as new arrivals.
Further reading
For more on the rider's road and cross-country results, explore our Cycling coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cyclingnews.
