Max Verstappen Secures Nordschleife GT3 License, Eyes Nurburgring 24 Hours
Summary
Max Verstappen secured his Nordschleife GT3 license, targeting the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours. This fulfills his passion for traditional tracks and aligns with his long-term endurance team ownership vision.
Max Verstappen has officially secured his Nordschleife GT3 license, clearing his path to endurance racing on the iconic "Green Hell." The F1 champion aims for the Nurburgring 24 Hours, fulfilling a long-held ambition.
Why it matters:
- Verstappen prefers traditional road courses, calling street tracks "soulless."
- The 20km Nordschleife offers unparalleled challenges, embodying this passion.
The Details:
- Permit Secured: Following a detuned Porsche Cayman race in the ADAC ACAS Cup, and despite a technicality, DMSB granted him Permit A.
- GT3 Debut: Expected to race an Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 in the NLS ADAC Barbarossapreis on September 27, 2025.
- Nurburgring 24 Hours: His ultimate goal is the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours (May 15-17), fitting an F1 calendar break. Verstappen: "To contest a 24-hour race here, in a GT3 car, would be amazing."
Long-term Vision:
- Verstappen.com Racing: Building his own GT3 team, active in GT World Challenge Europe.
- Sim-to-Real Pathway: Creating opportunities from sim racing to real-life GT3 (e.g., Chris Lulham).
- Endurance Ambition: Aims to reach the "highest level in endurance racing," including Le Mans 24 Hours post-F1 career.
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