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Max Verstappen Takes on the Nurburgring 24-Hour Endurance Race

Max Verstappen, the four-time F1 World Champion, will compete in the 24H Nurburgring, a legendary endurance race in Germany. He will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for his team, sharing the car with three other drivers. The race, known as 'The Green Hell,' is one of motorsport's toughest tests, lasting 24 hours. Verstappen aims to win, calling it a bucket list challenge.

Key Points: Verstappen to Compete in Fearsome Nurburgring 24-Hour Race

  • Verstappen to race in 24H Nurburgring for first time
  • He will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in SP9 class
  • Race features 161 teams and 450+ drivers
  • Verstappen calls it "old-school, proper racing"
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Max Verstappen set to compete in world's most fearsome endurance race

F1 champion Max Verstappen will race in the 24H Nurburgring, a legendary endurance test. He aims to win in his first 24-hour race.

"Success is winning. That's why we're here. - Max Verstappen"

New Delhi, May 15

Max Verstappen is about to embark on a new challenge in his illustrious racing career.

The Four-time F1 World Champion is about to take on a 24-hour-long race for the first time in his career - he will compete at the prestigious 24H Nurburgring on May 16 and 17, according to a release.

Max Verstappen described racing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife as "old-school, proper racing" that brings him joy, stating, "I know it's a dangerous track, but I'm happy to take that risk!"

About the race: Set at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany, nicknamed 'The Green Hell', the 24H Nurburgring is one of the 'Big 3' races of Sportscar Racing. The N24, as it is colloquially called, is known for its drama - changeable weather, drivers racing through traffic and driving at full speed in the dark.

The race lasts 24 hours - teams must complete this by splitting time between their drivers, often a team of 3-4. Drivers race a wide variety of cars - from Supercars like Porsche 911s and Audi R8s to smaller machines like Hyundai i30s. A total of 161 teams and upwards of 450 drivers compete, making the Nurburgring 24 Hours a true festival of motor racing.

About Verstappen's participation: As the first 24-hour race of his career, the 24H Nurburgring is a totally new challenge for Verstappen. The race is much longer than an F1 race and requires him to share a car with his teammates. Max Verstappen will race in the fastest category - the 'SP9' class. This class includes highly-modified supercars.

The four-time F1 world champion's team, Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing, will field a Mercedes-AMG GT3. The Dutchman will share the car with Spain's Dani Juncadella, Austria's Lucas Auer, and France's Jules Gounon.

Verstappen on Racing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours Max Verstappen said, "The Nurburgring is a special place. There's no other track like it. The 24h Nurburgring is a race that's been on my bucket list for a long time, so I'm really thrilled we can make it happen now. We've got a strong line-up with Dani, Jules and Lucas and great support from Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. Now it's about putting in the right preparations before the events, so we can maximise everything in the races."

Entering one of motorsport's toughest tests for the first time, Verstappen is clear on the team's ambitions.

"Success is winning. That's why we're here. I know it's not going to be easy, but that's the target for everyone."

On Driving At Night, "It's probably going to be the best feeling. You're by yourself, pushing in the night. The car is normally fastest at night, so I'm looking forward to it."

The 54th edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nurburgring starts at 18:30 IST on Saturday, 16 May and finishes 24 hours later on Sunday, 17 May.

- ANI

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Siddharth J
Finally, Max doing something real! F1 is all engineering and strategy now. This is old school, driver against the track. Nordschleife doesn't care about your championships. Respect for taking on the Green Hell. But let's be honest, this is just an expensive hobby for these F1 guys. I hope he doesn't bin it in the first hour trying to prove a point.
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Priya S
Wow, 24 hours at Nurburgring! That's insane stamina. I can barely drive from Delhi to Mumbai without needing a break. Imagine racing through the night at full speed, in an unfamiliar car, with weather changing every few laps. This is pure adrenaline fuel. Go Max! 🇮🇳👏
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Vikram M
Indian motorsport fans should note this: Verstappen racing for Mercedes-AMG in a GT3, sharing with three other drivers. Contrast this with our domestic racing scene. We have talent but no such collaboration or factory support. When will we see an Indian driver in the 24H Nurburgring top class? Not anytime soon with our lack of sponsorships. That's the real tragedy. 😞
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Kavya N
"Success is winning." Classic Verstappen. No BS. He's right though—if you're going to tackle the Green Hell, you might as well go for the top step. 16 degrees of banking, 73 turns, no run-off in many places. A single mistake and you're out for 24 hours. This will be the real test of his adaptability. I'm setting my alarm for 18:30 IST tomorrow!
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Rohit P
Honestly, Max racing at the Nurburgring 24h is like Koh

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