P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen’s hopes of victory at the Nurburgring 24 Hours shattered with little over three hours remaining
Daniel Juncadella attributed the race-ending technical issue at the Nurburgring 24 Hours to “just bad luck,” as their Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered a three-hour pit stop while leading the race alongside Max Verstappen.
Despite starting from fourth, the #3 Winward Racing car had worked its way to the front during the endurance event, maintaining its lead until a problem arose after Verstappen’s double-stint.
Juncadella managed to drive without ABS for a while, adjusting the brake balance before the car became undrivable, leading to an unscheduled pit stop and further electronic issues that shut off the ABS systems.
Although the team attempted repairs and re-entered the race, they finished in 38th place, a stark contrast to their sister car, the #80 Winward Racing entry, which secured Mercedes’ first Nurburgring 24 Hours victory in ten years.
Juncadella dismissed the possibility of earlier contacts causing the issue and concluded that it was simply a case of unfortunate mechanical failure despite their caution and strategic driving approach throughout the grueling event.
