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F1 star Kimi Antonelli has a desire to obtain his DMSB Nordschleife Permit, but Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord says this won’t happen.
Mercedes put a stop to F1 star Max Verstappen’s victory dreams at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Despite a record-breaking crowd, the team had to settle for P37 due to mechanical issues. Meanwhile, Mercedes claimed victory with the No.80 car, driven by Engel, Stolz, Schiller, and Martin. Mercedes doesn’t see their F1 stars attempting the Nurburgring race, with slim chances of it happening. Bradley Lord confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t be allowed to pursue the necessary permit for the event, leading Antonelli to wait for further F1 success before considering a Nurburgring challenge.
