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Max Verstappen has obtained his category A licence at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, despite failing to fulfil the requirements.
Max Verstappen has obtained his category A licence for the Nordschleife, allowing him to participate in future events like the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
He completed the necessary requirements at the German circuit, including a driving test, theory exam, and a race to earn the higher permit.
Despite technical issues with a sister car, Verstappen managed to complete 14 laps in a Porsche Cayman GT4 to secure the coveted licence.
Although his results were affected by the sister car’s problems, Verstappen met the necessary criteria for certification.
The Nordschleife mandates proper credentials for driving GT3 machinery, regardless of a driver’s other achievements.
Verstappen may make his return to the Nordschleife on 27 September, this time driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 for Verstappen.com Racing.
