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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen leads as daylight breaks after 18 hours
At the Nurburgring 24 Hours, Max Verstappen is currently leading in his Mercedes-AMG GT3, likely in his final stint of the race.
During a challenging nighttime stint, Verstappen faced traffic and a close pursuit from Maro Engel, narrowly avoiding disaster when Engel ran out of road.
Other competitors faced issues, with incidents involving the #911 Porsche and #64 Ford Mustang on oil slicks, and Alessio Picariello crashing at high speed.
Timo Glock received penalties and disqualification for disregarding speed limits, while Verstappen is expected to finish with a double stint before handing over to teammates for the final laps.
The Winward Racing entries are in strong positions behind Verstappen, aiming for a potential team one-two finish, reminiscent of Manthey Racing’s 2008 achievement.
As rain returns, Verstappen opts to stay on slick tires, with the race scheduled to conclude at 2pm BST.
