Although it was previously scheduled to held on 21–23 May, it was announced on 17 March that the race would be postponed to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.It was previously scheduled to held on 21–23 May, but in March the race was postponed for the first time ever to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][2] In July 2020 it was announced that the 24 Hours of Nurburgring would be held behind closed doors without spectators.[3][4] However, just a week before the event a limited number of fans would be allowed to spectate.[19] Maro Engel driving the HRT-Mercedes-AMG took pole position in top qualifying 2 and claimed the Glickenhaus Trophy.