Verstappen Secures Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit A, Eyes GT3 and 24-Hour Races
Summary
F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has successfully secured his Nürburgring Nordschleife Permit A, paving his way to compete in GT3 cars and the demanding Nürburgring 24 Hours. He praised the iconic, challenging circuit.
Max Verstappen has successfully obtained his DMSB Permit A for the Nürburgring Nordschleife, clearing his path to compete in GT3 cars and potentially the prestigious Nürburgring 24 Hours. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion completed the necessary requirements this past weekend, expressing his enjoyment for the iconic track.
Why it matters:
This permit is essential for drivers aiming to compete in top-tier endurance races on the legendary Nordschleife, including the challenging Nürburgring 24 Hours. It signifies Verstappen's deepening engagement with high-level motorsport beyond Formula 1, underscoring his pure passion for racing.
The Details:
- The Test: Verstappen's journey began with a theory exam on Friday. He then participated in the seventh round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS) on Saturday, driving a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS with teammate Chris Lulham.
- Requirements: The permit typically requires completing fourteen laps over a four-hour race, split between two cars. Verstappen successfully completed his required laps in car #980. However, car #89 sustained damage in qualifying, preventing him from driving it.
- Permit Grant: Despite not fully meeting the two-car condition, the DPN committee reviewed his case and ultimately granted him the DMSB Permit A, recognizing his comprehensive performance.
- Verstappen's Experience: He thoroughly enjoyed his Nordschleife racing debut, remarking, “I had fun, but that’s always the case here.” He gained valuable experience navigating race conditions with varied traffic, driving in wet, dry, and mixed conditions, and learning about grip variations across the challenging circuit. “There is only one circuit like the Nordschleife,” he noted.
What's next:
- With the DMSB Permit A secured, Verstappen is now eligible to compete in the ninth round of the NLS in two weeks’ time.
- He will then be cleared to race a GT3 car, with an Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 being a likely choice.
- Critically, Verstappen is now eligible to compete in the top class of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, an event he is
Original Article :https://www.motorsport.com/vln/news/max-verstappen-obtains-nordschleife-license-...
