Breaking Development

Max Verstappen will compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race, scheduled for May 16-17, 2024. He will drive a Mercedes AMG GT3 car and race under the Red Bull livery.

Verstappen has expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “The Nurburgring Nordschleife is a special place. There’s no other track like it. The 24-hours of Nurburgring is a race that’s been on my bucket list for a long time, so I’m really thrilled we can make it happen now.”

In addition to his enthusiasm, Verstappen noted the value of preparation for the race, saying, “That preparation is very valuable, as we have learned a lot that we can take into our programme this year with NLS2 and the 24-hour race.”

He will share driving duties with a strong line-up that includes Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer. Verstappen remarked, “We’ve got a strong line-up with Dani, Jules and Lucas and great support from Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport.”

Looking Ahead

Verstappen’s participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours follows his successful stint in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS), where he won a round last year. He has previously driven around the Nordschleife to gain his GT3 licence, further enhancing his readiness for this challenging race.

As the event approaches, observers are keen to see how Verstappen’s experience in Formula 1 translates to endurance racing. The combination of his skills and the support from his team is expected to make for a competitive entry in the race.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full race strategy and the specific roles of each driver during the event. However, the anticipation surrounding Verstappen’s participation continues to grow as the date draws nearer.

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