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Max Verstappen Secures Nordschleife Grade A Permit After NLS Debut, Clearing Way for GT3

The ruling clears his path to GT3 competition at the Nordschleife, positioning him to pursue a Nürburgring 24 Hours entry.

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Max Verstappen in action on the weekend at the Nurburgring. Image: Nurburgring on X
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07, 2025 in Monza, Italy.
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Overview

  • Verstappen passed the DMSB theory exam on September 12, completed instructor laps, then met the 14‑lap race mileage in NLS7 driving a Lionspeed Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS.
  • He finished seventh in CUP3 and 27th overall, setting a 10:21.591 best lap in mixed conditions during the four‑hour race.
  • A damaged sister car prevented the usual two‑car classification, but officials granted the Grade A permit under a force‑majeure decision after reviewing his case.
  • His car ran under permit restrictions with a significant power cut and added ballast, explaining the positions lost at the start despite strong pace relative to class rivals.
  • Organizers confirm he will skip NLS8, with reports indicating a possible GT3 step at NLS9 on September 27 with Emil Frey Racing, as praise from his instructor contrasted with Ralf Schumacher’s criticism of the permit process.