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Max Verstappen may have competition from the F1 paddock in the form of Kimi Antonelli at the Nurburgring
The Nurburgring and GT Racing have become increasingly attractive to F1 drivers, with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli showing interest in racing at the iconic track.
Tickets for the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours have sold out for the first time, in part due to the Verstappen-effect, as the F1 champion makes his 24-hour debut driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Verstappen’s venture into endurance racing has inspired his F1 colleagues, with Lance Stroll also trying out GT racing during a five-week break and Antonelli expressing interest in racing at the Nurburgring.
There is anticipation whether Antonelli and Verstappen will challenge each other on the track in the future, as they both explore opportunities in GT Racing and endurance events.
As Antonelli plans to get his license for the Nurburgring by the end of the year, his potential entry into the famous race alongside Verstappen adds excitement to the motorsport community.
