Max Verstappen Can Participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Next Year. The Four-Time Formula 1 World Champion Earned the Necessary License On The Nordschleife on Saturday After a Long Wait to Participate in the Classic Race.
Verstappen had to go through Several Steps on Friday and Saturday to Obtain the License. He first had to complete a course and training Behind an instructor on Friday afternoon. The Organization Refused to Make An Exception for the Formula 1 Champion.
Subsequently, the 27-year-old Verstappen Made an Appearance the next day in the Nürburgring Langstrecken series (NLS), A Series of Long-Dristance Races on the More than 25-kilometer-long Nordschleife. Formula 1 is Currently Celebrating a Free Weekend.
Because the Limburger did not yet have the request license, his car on the nordschleife was significantly reduced in power and he had no chance of winning in Advance. Neverberness, Verstappen Clocked the Sixth Fastest Time in His class in Qualifying.
In The Subsequent Race, Verstappen Completed The Required Fourteen Laps in Two Different Cars to Earn The License. One of the Two Cars Still had technical problems. These were resolved just in time, a committee ruled hours after the race. He finished seventh in his class.
Verstappen: ‘I Enjoyed Myself’
Verstappen was happy that he had the License after a long wait. “I Enjoyed Myself, But That Is Always The Case Here,” He says in a press release from his management. “It was nice to gain more experience on this circuit.”
Verstappen has never made a secret of the fact that would like to drive the 24 hours of the nürburgring. Next year the classic will be on the program in mid-May, without overlap with the formula 1 calendar.
In The Press Release, Verstappen Hints at Participation in The Classic Race, AltheHe does not Mention a Year. “There is only one circuit like the nordschleife. Driving a 24-hour race here in a gt3 car would be very nice.”