Overview

• Helmut Marko confirmed Verstappen has team approval to race the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours.
• Verstappen obtained DMSB Permit A by passing the theory exam and completing 14 race laps in mixed conditions following the Italian Grand Prix.
• He logged the required mileage in a restricted Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS for Lionspeed GP after a planned car was sidelined by qualifying damage.
• Marko criticized the licensing requirement that forced the four-time F1 champion to qualify in a low-power Porsche, though he praised Verstappen's commitment.
• The 2026 event falls between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix, with car, team and co-drivers yet to be announced, and industry figures such as McLaren’s Zak Brown have voiced enthusiasm for Verstappen’s endurance interest.