Max Verstappen’s #3 Mercedes is in the garage with a driveshaft problem. Mercedes-AMG manager Stefan Wendl has revealed what the plan is from here.
Max Verstappen’s chances of winning the Nürburgring 24 Hours suffered a major blow when his #3 Mercedes encountered a driveshaft failure during a strong performance. The team, consisting of Verstappen, Jules Gounon, Dani Juncadella, and Lucas Auer, was leading the race before the mechanical issue arose. Onboard footage revealed a concerning noise prompting an unscheduled pit stop and subsequent garage stay for Mercedes-AMG to assess the damage. Mercedes-AMG’s manager, Stefan Wendl, detailed the mechanical problems that led to their current position, requiring a lengthy repair effort. Despite the setback, the team is determined to fix the car and return to the race to compete in the final stages and please the fans.
