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Max Verstappen now has his Nurburgring licence, but has spied a problem about competing in the iconic 24 Hour race.
Max Verstappen is concerned that the congested early schedule of the 2026 F1 season may hinder his participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
He recently acquired his racing license for the Nordschleife, allowing him to potentially take part in the endurance race in May 2026.
Despite the race falling between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix, Verstappen acknowledges the challenges posed by the significant changes in F1’s technical regulations for 2026.
Preceding the 24 Hours event on May 15-17th, there will be six races in nine weeks, including a Sprint in China and pre-season testing starting in January.
Although Red Bull’s Helmut Marko supports Verstappen’s participation in the 24 Hours, the reigning champion anticipates difficulties in balancing his F1 commitments with endurance racing.
