Overview

• He completed the required DMSB permit training before driving the circuit and then took part in the seventh Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie round.
• The process started with classroom instruction and a minibus lap of the Nordschleife alongside chief instructor Andreas Gülden.
• Gülden said Verstappen asked detailed questions about rain lines, differing asphalt surfaces and local flag procedures.
• Verstappen then drove supervised laps in a detuned Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, initially following Gülden’s Mercedes-AMG GT with radio guidance.
• The instructor said he was incredibly impressed by Verstappen’s driving, ambition and focus, noting they also shared lighthearted moments during the sessions.