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Verstappen Wins Nürburgring GT3 Debut, Sets Stage for 24‑Hour Bid

The result capped the mileage that qualifies him to seek a Nürburgring 24 Hours entry.

Overview

  • Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham won in a Ferrari 296 GT3 on the Nordschleife in Verstappen’s first GT3 race.
  • The duo completed 28 laps and finished more than 20 seconds clear, according to race reports.
  • Verstappen led the opening two hours before handing over to Lulham to bring the car home.
  • Motorsport Week reports Helmut Marko has given permission for a future 24‑hour attempt.
  • Verstappen said he hopes to race more next year and wants the 24‑hour entry once he gains further experience, following earlier permit steps and May testing under the alias “Franz Hermann.”