Overview
- The 57th ADAC Barbarossa Prize (NLS9) is a four-hour race on Saturday starting at 12:00 CEST, with live coverage from Radio Le Mans.
- Verstappen will share the No. 31 Ferrari 296 GT3 in SP9 Pro with Chris Lulham, who earned his A-permit alongside him, in an Emil Frey Racing entry carrying Verstappen.com Racing colors.
- His eligibility follows a restricted Porsche Cayman GT4 run two weeks ago that completed the requirements for the DMSB Nordschleife Grade A permit.
- Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has signaled team backing and said Verstappen has clearance to target a Nürburgring 24 Hours entry in 2026.
- The SP9 Pro field features two Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3s and a Dinamic GT Porsche 911 GT3 R.