Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on
Max Verstappen's debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours ended in disappointment after a mechanical issue struck his leading Mercedes late in the race. The Verstappen Racing team had dominated for much of the event, building a significant lead before the problem occurred. The car was forced into the garage with over three hours remaining, handing the advantage to the sister Winward Mercedes.
- ▪Max Verstappen was competing in his first Nurburgring 24 Hours race.
- ▪His #3 Mercedes, co-driven by Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer, led for much of the race.
- ▪A rear suspension issue forced the car into the garage with around 3 hours and 20 minutes left.
- ▪Team boss Steve Buschmann confirmed the issue was mechanical and not due to contact.
- ▪The #80 Winward Mercedes took the lead after the Verstappen team's setback.
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