LIVE | Watch Max Verstappen in qualifying for the 24h Nurburgring

The weekend continues with qualifying sessions today at the so-called 'Green Hell'. Today's action begins at 08:50 local time (07:50 GMT) with Top Qualifying 1, followed by Top Qualifying 2 at 09:45 (08:45 GMT). Qualifying 3 then takes place at 10:35 and will last an hour and fifteen minutes. The day concludes with Top Qualifying 3, where the final grid positions for the 24h Nurburgring will be decided. That session will start at 13:35 local time (12:35 GMT), and will last an hour.

The four-time Formula 1 world champion was already in action on Thursday, when he completed a lap during Qualifying 2 in rainy night-time conditions. On the opening day, the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo finished third with a fastest lap time of 8:18.539. Only the Winward Racing #80 Mercedes and the Rowe Racing #1 BMW finished ahead of Verstappen's team.

Verstappen is joined by three teammates in the #3 car at this year's 24h Nurburgring. Daniel Juncadella is a two-time podium finisher at the Nordschleife and an experienced GT driver. Jules Gounon also brings extensive experience, with both drivers currently competing in the WEC Hypercar category as well. Verstappen is also teamed up with his former Formula 3 European Championship rival Lucas Auer, who was part of the GTD class-winning team at this year’s 24 Hours of Daytona.