Max Verstappen drives Red Bull‑branded AMG GT3 in Nurburgring 24‑Hour qualifier
Summary
Max Verstappen took part in the Nurburgring 24‑Hour qualifier in a Red Bull‑liveried Mercedes‑AMG GT3, starting ninth after a three‑place grid penalty. He’ll run two four‑hour stints as preparation for next month’s endurance race.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took to the Nordschleife Saturday, driving a Mercedes‑AMG GT3 in Red Bull livery for the Nurburgring 24‑Hour qualifier. He and teammate Lucas Auer qualified sixth, but a three‑place grid drop for Auer’s contact sent them to ninth. The race starts at 17:30, and Verstappen will run two four‑hour stints ahead of next month’s 24‑Hour event.
Why it matters:
- Provides Verstappen with endurance experience beyond F1’s sprint format.
- Highlights Red Bull’s partnership with Mercedes‑AMG in GT3 racing.
- Penalty shows how fast grid positions shift in multi‑class qualifying.
The details:
- Qualified sixth; three‑place drop after Auer clipped another car.
- Starting ninth in the Red Bull‑branded Mercedes‑AMG GT3, a GT3‑spec C 63‑based car.
- The session was freed up after the Saudi GP was cancelled, allowing Verstappen extra track time.
What's next:
- Verstappen will finish the qualifier Saturday, then target the Nurburgring 24‑Hour race in mid‑May.
- A strong showing could shape future Red Bull‑Mercedes GT3 collaborations.
- He returns to F1 for the Austrian Grand Prix, balancing endurance work with the championship.
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