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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen’s victory hopes wrecked by late car issue
Max Verstappen’s hopes of victory at the Nurburgring 24 Hours were dashed by a technical issue just over three hours before the end of the race. Verstappen’s Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, which had been leading, faced unexpected pit stops. Mechanics had to address an issue on the rear right corner of the car, potentially related to a driveshaft problem. Despite the setback, the team is determined to resolve the issue and remains optimistic for the #80 car’s performance. The race saw a series of on-track incidents involving the Verstappen car, including contact with a Lamborghini. Overall, the team’s focus now is on overcoming the technical challenge to stay competitive in the remaining hours of the race.
