Verstappen reveals checklist to complete ahead of 24 Hours of Nurburgring debut

Before Verstappen takes on the biggest challenge in the German Eifel, he wants to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Speaking in Japan, the four-time world champion explained: "I'm constantly in discussions, I still have a lot of ideas for what I want to try.

"That it's reliable, a lot on the cards, and we are prepared for that. I still need try maybe a little bit in the wet, hopefully, and in the dark as well. So I hope to get those things in before the 24," he concluded.

Since then, the Red Bull Racing driver has completed a private test at the Nordschleife this week.

During his interview at the Suzuka Circuit, the Dutchman hinted at racing at the ADAS 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers as well. Only Lucas Auer is scheduled to take part there, as Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon are set to drive elsewhere. Therefore, it would make sense for Verstappen to join his Austrian teammate, he explained.

With the first qualifier race finishing at 21:00 on Saturday, 18 April, Verstappen could then drive during the sunset in preparation for the 24-hour race as well.