Max Verstappen's team skips first Nurburgring race of the season

The team shared on social media: "Due to the current weather forecast, the team has decided not to start today’s NLS1 race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

This week, Lucas Auer, Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon were meant to drive for the team in Germany.

While he is currently competing at the Shanghai International Circuit, the trio will be joined by Verstappen next week for round two of the NLS season.