Verstappen to Race Nürburgring 24 Hours in Red Bull-Colored Mercedes-AMG GT3

Max Verstappen is set to take on one of motorsport’s most grueling challenges this weekend as he competes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The four-time Formula 1 world champion will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 dressed in Red Bull colors, entered under the Verstappen Racing banner. The race begins Saturday at 2pm local time, with over 160 cars on the legendary Nordschleife circuit.

Why it matters:

Verstappen’s participation in a major GT endurance event underscores his versatility and hunger for new challenges beyond F1. It also brings massive attention to the Nürburgring 24 Hours, blending the worlds of grand prix racing and grassroots endurance competition. A strong result would further cement his status as one of the most complete drivers in motorsport.

The details:

• Verstappen will share driving duties with Jules Gounon, Dani Juncadella, and Lucas Auer – a lineup that immediately makes the team one of the favorites.
• The car is a Mercedes-AMG GT3, but with a striking Red Bull livery, reflecting Verstappen’s personal backing and the team’s identity.
• This isn’t Verstappen’s first outing at the Nordschleife this year: he won a preliminary race in March with British driver Chris Lulham, only to be disqualified due to a tyre allocation infringement.
• The race features 161 cars on track simultaneously, creating intense traffic and unpredictable conditions typical of endurance racing.

What's next:

If Verstappen’s team can navigate the chaos and maintain reliability, they are well-positioned to contend for overall victory. The race runs from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with live coverage available. Verstappen will then return to F1 duties for the Canadian Grand Prix on May 22-24, another Sprint weekend.