Max Verstappen will make his highly anticipated debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours this weekend in one of the toughest endurance racing events in world motorsport. The Formula 1 driver will compete alongside Jules Gounon, Dani Juncadella, and Lucas Auer in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the legendary Nordschleife layout.
Verstappen’s first appearance at the Nürburgring 24 Hours has immediately become one of the major stories of this year’s event following his impressive performances in previous GT races. The Nordschleife remains widely regarded as one of the most technical and dangerous circuits in the world due to its combination of high-speed corners, dramatic elevation changes, and rapidly changing weather conditions.
The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours schedule begins on Thursday, 14 May, with the opening qualifying practice session before continuing into a night session that will provide Verstappen with valuable experience driving in dark conditions around the iconic circuit.
| Date | Session | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 14 May | Qualifying Practice 1 | 13:15 - 15:15 |
| Thursday, 14 May | Qualifying Practice 2 | 20:00 - 23:30 |
| Friday, 15 May | Top Qualifying 1 | 10:15 - 10:45 |
| Friday, 15 May | Top Qualifying 2 | 11:05 - 11:35 |
| Friday, 15 May | Qualifying Practice 3 | 12:00 - 13:05 |
| Friday, 15 May | Top Qualifying 3 | 13:35 - 14:35 |
| Saturday, 16 May | Formation Lap | 14:40 |
| Saturday, 16 May | Race Start | 15:00 |
| Sunday, 17 May | Race Finish | 15:00 |
The fastest GT3 entries, including Verstappen’s team, are expected to qualify automatically for the Top Qualifying sessions. Competition for pole position is predicted to be extremely intense with major contenders such as ROWE Racing, Manthey Racing, and Red Bull Team ABT also fielding experienced factory driver line-ups.
The Nürburgring 24 Hours is considered one of the most demanding endurance races in the world because of its 25-kilometre circuit length, multiclass traffic, and constantly changing weather conditions capable of transforming the race within minutes. Reliability, tyre management, and overnight strategy often become decisive factors in determining the final result.
For Verstappen, the event also represents another important step in expanding his GT3 and endurance racing experience alongside his Formula 1 career. Following the strong pace he has already demonstrated around the Nordschleife, Verstappen is expected to enter the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours as one of the serious contenders for victory on his debut appearance.
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