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Max Verstappen has earned praise from Mercedes over his adaptation to GT racing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Mercedes praised Max Verstappen’s performance at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, his first participation in the iconic race with a Red Bull liveried Mercedes AMG-GT3. Starting from fourth place, driven by Daniel Juncadella, the Nordschleife endurance race saw heightened interest and media coverage due to Verstappen’s involvement. The event was a sellout for the first time, with a large entry list and increased attention. Verstappen’s team was third-fastest in first qualifying, attracting new fans to the event beyond Formula 1 viewers. Mercedes’ Stefan Wendl highlighted the different motorsport aspect and wheel-to-wheel battles showcased by Verstappen, praising the added excitement and atmosphere he brought to the race. Amateur racers also felt inspired by sharing the track with Verstappen, chasing their own dreams in the prestigious event.
