Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will be entering the Nurburging 24 Hours race this year in a Mercedes-AMG GT3.
“The Nurburgring is a special place. There’s no other track like it. The Nurburgring 24hr 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. Last year, I was able to get my DMSB Permit Nordschleife and participate in NLS9, that we won. We’ve got a strong line-up with Dani (Juncadella), Jules (Gounon), and Lucas (Auer), and great support from Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport,” Verstappen said.
Last year, Max tested the Ferrari 296 GT3 at the ‘Ring under the pseudonym ‘Franz Hermann’ and later went on to win the NLS race.
After the Formula 1 season ended in December, Max was spotted testing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at Estoril. At the time, it was unclear if he would be able to compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours race.