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Max Verstappen’s GT team had a fraught qualifying session ahead of his latest Nordschleife venture
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer received a three-place grid penalty for a collision during qualifying at the Nürburgring’s NLS4 race. Auer, driving for Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing, collided with a Porsche Cayman GT4. The incident occurred in the forest section of the 25km Nordschleife circuit. Despite attempting to pass, Auer was deemed at fault, leading to the penalty. The #23 BMW M4 GT3 secured pole position, and the race will take place over four hours on Saturday. Verstappen will experience his first night race at the Nordschleife during NLS4.
