Nordschleife corner named after late Sabine Schmitz
Schmitz died in March this year at the age of 51 after a long battle against cancer.
A native of nearby Adenau, Schmitz became an immensely popular figure at the Nurburgring, becoming the first female winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 1996 before taking a second win the next year.
She was also famous for her BMW Ring Taxi rides and helped promote the legendary German circuit with various …Keep reading