Overview
- Max Verstappen will not race the NLS3 event at the Nürburgring because the No. 3 Mercedes he drives is competing in the GT World Challenge Europe opener at Paul Ricard.
- He is set to return to the same car for the ADAC 24h Nürburgring qualifying weekend and will share driving duties with Lucas Auer as his regular GT teammates are on WEC duty at Imola.
- His on-track win in the previous NLS round was erased after stewards found the entry used more tyre sets than the series allows, a rule checked after the race.
- Dani Juncadella said Verstappen adapted to GT racing unusually fast and used a clever, undisclosed move in traffic, crediting the Dutchman’s heavy sim-racing experience.
- Verstappen’s GT push is drawing more eyes to Nürburgring events and has even nudged Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll to make a GT3 debut at Paul Ricard after seeking Verstappen’s advice.