P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer set the sixth fastest time during qualifying for the opening Qualifiers race ahead of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month, with Verstappen unable to go quicker than Auer.
The #3 Verstappen Racing car of Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer is under investigation due to an incident involving Auer during qualifying for the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Qualifiers race tonight.
Verstappen and Auer will be starting the race from sixth place after a disappointing session.
Auer was initially hindered by a 55-minute red flag in the #3 Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Barrier repairs were necessary at Adenauer Forst after the #39 Aston Martin crashed early in the session.
Qualifying was extended, and Auer had another chance after the green flag was back out, but the #23 BMW held the fastest time with an 8:15.1 lap.
