Verstappen makes Mercedes switch and set for new challenge outside of F1
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Updated: 09:24, 09 Mar
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Max Verstappen will compete at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in 2026, the Dutchman and his team, Verstappen Racing, announced.
"The 24h Nürburgring 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."- Max Verstappen
Verstappen Racing revealed its Nurburgring programme for the 2026 season. The team will use a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the Nordschleife as well. The car will be fielded together with Winward Racing.
The team will compete in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie in preparation for the 24-hour event. They will enter NLS1, NL2 and 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers.
Verstappen himself will also drive at NLS2, that no longer clashes with the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Verstappen excited for new challenge
The Dutchman said: "The Nürburgring Nordschleife is a special place. There’s no other track like it. The 24h Nürburgring 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. 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. 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.
"Now it’s about putting in the right preparations before the events, so we can maximise everything in the races."
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