マックス・フェルスタッペンは、ニュルブルクリンク24時間耐久レースでメルセデスAMG GT3をドライブした後、今週末のカナダグランプリに臨む。同レースでは、Verstappen.com Racingの参戦車両がレース終盤にドライブシャフトのトラブルに見舞われ、好走が途絶える結果となった。
28歳のフェルスタッペンは、自身の2026年ニュルブルクリンク・プログラムの一環として、ダニエル・ジュンカデラ、ジュール・グーノン、ルーカス・アウアーと共に#3 メルセデスAMG GT3をシェアした。同車両はレースの大半をリードしていたが、残り3時間というところでトラブルが発生した。フェルスタッペンは結果こそ残念だったものの、今回の経験は楽しかったと述べ、スケジュールが許せば今後も耐久レースに参加したい意向を示した。
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Max Verstappen was knocked out in Q2 during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, securing only 11th place on the grid, while teammate Isack Hadjar starts eighth. The Red Bull driver described his RB22 as completely undriveable and voiced growing discontent with Formula 1's 2026 regulations, hinting at major life decisions. Jos Verstappen criticized the new era for prioritizing chaos over racing.
Max Verstappen will compete this weekend in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the Winward team. Fellow Formula 1 drivers have expressed admiration and interest in the iconic event.
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Max Verstappen will make his first appearance in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend, becoming the latest Formula 1 driver to compete in the endurance event at the Nordschleife.
Max Verstappen spun his Red Bull on the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix but recovered to finish fifth. The four-time champion quipped that he could switch to rallying if Formula 1 does not work out. He received a minor penalty that did not affect his result.
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Lance Stroll will compete in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup opener at Paul Ricard this weekend, driving for Comtoyou Racing alongside Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya. The Aston Martin F1 driver cited his team's poor start to the season as a factor in the surprise outing. Stroll sees a real chance for victory in the more open GT3 field.
Max Verstappen has faced persistent issues with slow race starts in the 2026 Formula 1 season, dropping positions at the beginning of races in Melbourne and Shanghai. The Red Bull driver, currently eighth in the standings, attributed the problems to a lack of battery power and grip. These setbacks contributed to non-points finishes and a retirement in China.
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Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted the team is paying the price for its late 2025 title push with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 car. The RB22 has been the fourth-quickest so far this season, trailing Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren. Despite the setback, Mekies insists the team does not regret the decision and expects to recover.