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Nürburgring Shifts NLS Date as Verstappen Works on 24 Hours Entry

He says a March 21 warm-up at the Nordschleife is essential to learn GT3 procedures before any attempt.

Overview

  • The Nürburgring Endurance Series moved its second round from March 28 to March 21 to avoid an F1 clash and create a preparation window.
  • Max Verstappen said he is working to make a Nürburgring 24 Hours entry happen but cannot confirm it yet and will announce once decided.
  • If the plan proceeds, he is expected to use the March 21 race with Winward Racing in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 as a shakedown, according to reports.
  • He emphasized practicing pit stops and driver changes to master procedures and noted the event would allow him to drive “flat out.”
  • The 24-hour race is listed for May 16–17 in recent coverage, with car choice, co-driver lineup and sponsor approvals still to be finalized.