Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen masterclass helps team lead Mercedes 1-2
Max Verstappen delivered a standout performance during his stint at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, helping his Mercedes team take the lead in challenging mixed conditions. His team, Verstappen Racing, holds a narrow advantage over a sister Mercedes entry after nearly nine hours of racing. The event has seen early drama including penalties, punctures, and on-track incidents involving several top teams.
- ▪Max Verstappen's team leads the Nurburgring 24 Hours after his strong driving stint in mixed weather conditions.
- ▪The #3 Mercedes, shared with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer, leads the #80 Mercedes by about one second.
- ▪Abt's two Lamborghini entries faced setbacks, including a puncture for the polesitting car and a 32-second penalty for the second car due to a jump start.
- ▪Juncadella started fourth and moved into second on the opening lap before Verstappen took over after 60 minutes.
- ▪Verstappen advanced from 10th on track to second overall by overtaking cars that had not yet pitted, including Christian Engelhart and Thomas Preining.
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