MANN-FILTER Team ZAKSPEED suffered a bitter disappointment at the season opener of the VLN long-distance championship at the Nürburgring. Following great preparations for the first race, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 was forced to retire after an early accident in Free Practice on Friday.

The #75 Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered damage beyond repair in time for the start of the race today.

The MANN-FILTER Team ZAKSPEED Mercedes-AMG GT3 will participate at the third VLN race.