Race Summary
Max Verstappen's Nürburgring 24 Hours debut ended in heartbreak when a mechanical failure struck his team's car with just over three hours remaining. Competing for the first time in this legendary endurance race, Verstappen was leading by approximately 30 seconds when a broken driveshaft sidelined the Mercedes AMG GT3.
“The car was working well and I was trying to just keep the pace and stay out of trouble.”
The car was repaired but was no longer in contention for the win.
Driver's Comments
Verstappen described his stint as "good," noting the car was performing well and his focus was on maintaining pace while avoiding trouble. He acknowledged the unique challenge of endurance racing, calling the 24-hour event "super challenging."
When asked about returning next year, Verstappen stated he would try, contingent on his schedule.