Mercedes Reveals the Mechanical Failure That Cost Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Win
Max Verstappen's Nürburgring 24 Hours debut ended in disappointment when a driveshaft failure struck his leading Mercedes-AMG GT3 with three hours remaining. The car, which had been in contention for victory, suffered major rear axle damage requiring extensive repairs. Despite the setback, the team planned to return the car to the track for a final tribute to fans.
- ▪Max Verstappen was competing in his debut Nürburgring 24 Hours race.
- ▪The No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 experienced a driveshaft failure that caused major rear axle damage.
- ▪Team principal Stefan Wendl confirmed the failure led to a 45-minute to one-hour repair delay.
- ▪The car was set to return for the final laps as a gesture to fans despite no chance of winning.
- ▪A sister car, the No. 80 AMG, remained in the race but was not in the same position for victory.
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