Overview
- Race stewards disqualified the Winward Mercedes-AMG No. 3 after post-race checks found seven tyre sets were used where six are allowed.
- The penalty nullified the on-track victory and, as reported, promoted Manthey EMA Porsche to the official win.
- Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing head Stefan Wendl issued a statement acknowledging a behind-the-scenes error and expressing disappointment.
- Wendl noted Winward Racing was competing in this line-up for the first time in the NLS and said the team will review processes before upcoming preparation races.
- Verstappen said he was upset by the outcome yet valued the Nürburgring experience, while a Red Bull figure confirmed a separate ban on one type of driving activity at the Nordschleife.