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Max Verstappen told Nurburgring 24 Hours win would be âalmostâ like a championship
TL;DR
Max Verstappen aims for a significant win at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this weekend, which he believes would feel nearly as rewarding as a championship. The event has seen unprecedented ticket sales, highlighting his influence.
Key points
- Max Verstappen aims for a win at the Nurburgring 24 Hours
- Winning would feel nearly like a championship to him
- Tickets for the event sold out for the first time
- Verstappen has significant support despite experience doubts
- He is a four-time world champion
Max VerstappenNurburgring 24 Hours
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Max Verstappen could add another milestone to his career this weekend with a win at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.
The impact Verstappenâs presence has had on the race has been clear, with tickets selling out for the first time in its history. The four-time world champion wonât just be happy with that, though.
And while some may doubt him due to a lack of experience in this event, heâs hardly without support.
Max Verstappen doesnât have a lot of time behind the wheel at Nurburgring compared to other drivers. Still, he did take part in 2024 pre-season testing for Team Redline on their sim rigs, helping them set up and offering feedback based on his laps.
Nico Muller was one of those who noticed the work Verstappen put in ahead of this yearâs race:
âHe also tried out different cars and teams during test races,â said Muller. âFor example, he drove for Walkenhorst once and compared notes with our people after the event. He clearly made a lot of effort to be as well-prepared as possible.â
Markus Winkelhock backs Max Verstappen to win the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
Markus Winkelhock spoke with GP Blog about how winning the 24 Hours of Nurburgring can feel just as special as a championship title.
He believes thatâs exactly what Verstappen is after, and despite some concerns, Winkelhock feels Verstappen has a solid chance to come out on top.
âYes, absolutely. For me, winning a 24-hour race is almost the same as winning a championship⊠You only get one chance a year to win. So itâs something very special for a driver to win a 24-hour race.
âI think thatâs one of the reasons why Max Verstappen has this on his bucket list. Looking ahead, [winning] the Nurburgring, Spa, and Le Mans are definitely on Maxâs bucket list.â
âI think he just needs to be careful when overtaking traffic. I think he may need to take it a little easier to survive the 24 hours. But even so, I think he has good chances to win this race.â
Q&A
What does Max Verstappen say about winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours?
Max Verstappen stated that winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours would feel 'almost' like a championship.
Why have tickets for the Nurburgring 24 Hours sold out?
Tickets for the Nurburgring 24 Hours sold out for the first time in history, largely due to Max Verstappen's participation.
How experienced is Max Verstappen in the Nurburgring 24 Hours race?
Despite some doubts about his experience in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, Verstappen has significant support as a four-time world champion.
What milestone could Max Verstappen achieve at the Nurburgring 24 Hours?
Max Verstappen could achieve another milestone in his career by winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend.