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Max Verstappen reacts after Mercedes influences forces race calendar change
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen is returning to the Nurburgring 24 Hours this year, thanks to a schedule adjustment by the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).
Verstappen welcomes the chance to participate in this preparatory race without conflicting with his F1 commitments, which he feared might have caused him to miss out.
The Dutchman is excited about the opportunity to race at the legendary Nordschleife and appreciates the flexibility shown by the organizers.
Originally uncertain due to a packed F1 calendar, Verstappen’s participation is now assured with the rescheduled NLS2 race on March 21, slotted between events in China and Japan.
Verstappen, who will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3, emphasizes the importance of training on the German circuit and mastering pit-lane procedures.
With the Nurburgring race scheduled for May 14-17, Verstappen has a smooth journey between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix and aims for a historic performance at the renowned ‘Green Hell’.
