Rare Max Verstappen Garage Footage: PlanetF1.com Chats with Jules Gounon at Nürburgring 24h

Access to Max Verstappen's garage at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring has been highly restricted, but PlanetF1.com’s reporter secured rare footage and an exclusive chat with teammate Jules Gounon. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s qualifying effort, where Verstappen played a key role in securing a P4 grid slot.

Why it matters:

Verstappen's debut at the iconic endurance race draws massive attention, and this footage provides a unique glimpse into how the reigning F1 champion integrates into a top-tier GT team. The team’s performance could signal his potential future in endurance racing.

The details:

• Qualifying highlights: Lucas Auer advanced through TQ1, then Verstappen ensured the #3 Mercedes made the cut for TQ3. Daniel Juncadella ultimately put the car fourth on the grid.
• Gounon's perspective: The French driver called the weather conditions “crazy” and praised having the “greatest” driver of this generation as a teammate.
• Garage atmosphere: The interview took place amid rapid pit work on the Mercedes, offering a raw look at the Nürburgring 24-hour paddock.

What's next:

The 24-hour race itself will test the team’s endurance and strategy. Verstappen’s ability to adapt to long stints and night driving will be closely watched. A strong result could further boost his already legendary reputation across motorsport disciplines.