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Verstappen fears he will miss Nurburgring race in 2026
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen expressed concerns about missing the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours due to schedule clashes with F1 events.
Verstappen’s desire to participate in the iconic endurance race from May 16-17 conflicts with the NLS racing series and F1 races in China, Japan, and Bahrain, as well as the 24h Qualifiers in Saudi Arabia.
Although there is uncertainty about his participation, there is hope as his sportscar team, Verstappen Racing, secured a deal with Mercedes-AMG for support in the Nurburgring event.
Mercedes-Benz and F1 team principal Toto Wolff have advocated for postponing the NLS season opener to accommodate Verstappen, but a decision is pending.
If the NLS1 race is rescheduled, it could potentially align between the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix in March, giving Verstappen a chance to compete.
