But it’s the Nurburgring, in the Mercedes-AMG GT R and the driver’s Thomas ... but having recently driven the GT S back in the UK the changes the GT R bring to the mix are very obvious.

You can read about the vast array of technical changes AMG has instigated on the Black Series here, but suffice to say this is an awful lot more than a GT R Pro with an even sillier wing on the back.

The AMG GT R gets a trick traction control system with 9 choices, which might sound like a gimmick, but actually works very well – on a circuit at least. The ride is firm in all, but it’s not overly ...

It’s a difficult time for Mercedes-AMG. It’s tricky to be standing in the bright light of electrification when you’ve become known for making some of the most potent petrol engines available.