Max Verstappen is set to race at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife this weekend. This event serves as a crucial preparation for the highly anticipated 24-hour race scheduled for May.
Event Details
The race will take place on Saturday, March 21. The action begins with live commentary at 10:15 AM BST, followed by a four-hour race starting at 11 AM. Verstappen will be competing in the 58th ADAC Barbarossa Prize, which is part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).
Race Highlights
- Race: 58th ADAC Barbarossa Prize
- Date: March 21
- Start Time: 11 AM BST
- Live Commentary: 10:15 AM BST
- Duration: 4 hours
Verstappen will pilot a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the first time, the same car he will drive during the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17. Expectations are high after his impressive victory in his first GT3 race at this track last year.
Team and Collaborations
Alongside Verstappen in this weekend’s race will be Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon. The trio, together with Lucas Auer, will reunite for the 24-hour challenge in May.
Verstappen’s Sentiments
The four-time Formula 1 champion expressed his excitement: “The Nürburgring is a special place. There is no other racetrack quite like it. The 24-hour race has been on my bucket list for a long time.”
Preparation for Endurance Racing
This weekend’s NLS round is strategically planned for Verstappen’s preparation for the endurance classic. He has already fulfilled the necessary requirements to compete, securing his special license back in September after another victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
Fans can watch the exciting action unfold live on El-Balad, as Verstappen embarks on this pivotal racing journey at Nürburgring.
