Misha Charoudin drives the circuit at low speed, stopping frequently to show new curbs, resurfaced areas, updated safety features, and small layout tweaks. Most of the track remains familiar, but several sections—especially T13, Hatzenbach, Foxhole, Kesselchen, and the post‑Carousel runoff—have been modified for safety, consistency, or improved testing conditions.
The biggest update: the removal of the infamous fake grass after the Carousel, replaced with proper grippy pavement and a tightened barrier to prevent high‑speed rollovers. Many curbs have been flattened, widened, or removed; some runoff areas have been narrowed; and several FIA‑spec fences and safety pockets have been added or relocated.
Overall, the 2026 Nordschleife drives almost the same as before, but with subtle changes that matter for racing, testing, and wet‑weather behavior.
Source: Misha Charoudin