Bernhard and Bergmeister Reunite for Final Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS
- The pairing, which mirrors a partnership from the early 2000s, will race the vehicle in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) starting in August 2026.
- The decision to pair Bernhard and Bergmeister marks a return to a cockpit shared by two of the manufacturer's most successful racing drivers.
- The vehicle selected for this reunion is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS, a track-focused variant of the 982 series.
The pairing, which mirrors a partnership from the early 2000s, will race the vehicle in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) starting in August 2026.
The decision to pair Bernhard and Bergmeister marks a return to a cockpit shared by two of the manufacturer’s most successful racing drivers.
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS in NLS Competition
The vehicle selected for this reunion is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS, a track-focused variant of the 982 series.
Driver History and Partnership Context
Timo Bernhard and Jörg Bergmeister have a long history of collaboration under the Porsche banner, dating back to the early 2000s. Both drivers are recognized as some of the most accomplished figures in the company’s motorsport history, having secured numerous victories across various endurance and GT categories.
Nürburgring Racing Stakes
The August 2026 start date places this effort at the end of the 718’s production and racing timeline.