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F1 champion Max Verstappen has whipped up a frenzy ahead of the Nurburgring 24 Hours
F1 champion Max Verstappen’s attendance at the Nurburgring has caused a lot of excitement before the qualifying session for the 24-hour race on Thursday. Verstappen will tackle the challenging ‘Green Hell’ this weekend in his debut 24-hour race, teaming up with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Dani Juncadella. Ticket sales for the weekend have reached capacity for the first time ever, attributing it to the Verstappen hype at the Nurburgring. Verstappen opted out of pre-race activities like the parade as advised by organizers due to safety reasons, instead, Auer and Gounon represented Mercedes-AMG. Race director Walter Hornung had to intervene to control the Verstappen frenzy during the drivers’ briefing, emphasizing the importance of following regulations. Verstappen will participate in the evening qualifying session, a crucial prerequisite for all drivers ahead of the 24-hour race weekend.
