Verstappen to Nurburgring 24 Hours
Max Verstappen is set to compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, but clarifies this doesn't mean he's leaving Formula 1 [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70722788/max-verstappen-nurburgring-24-hours-race-plans-dont-signal-f1-exit/].
Verstappen will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo for Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing, marking his debut in the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring race. He'll be sharing the #3 car with Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer. The race takes place May 16-17. To prepare, Verstappen will participate in the NLS2 event on March 21. This falls between the Chinese and Japanese Grand Prix, showing his commitment despite a busy F1 schedule. He obtained his Nordschleife license last year and won the NLS9 race. Verstappen's long expressed a desire to compete in this endurance race. He secured four consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles from 2021-2024. The Nürburgring 24 Hours race is considered one of the greatest challenges in international endurance racing.
