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Mercedes are letting Verstappen pick his own team-mates
An update has emerged on Max Verstappen’s plans for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring as his team for the endurance race begins to take shape with Mercedes-AMG.
Although the race does not clash with a Formula 1 weekend, Verstappen’s participation is still pending confirmation.
Potential scheduling conflicts with Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) rounds pose challenges due to Verstappen’s commitments with Red Bull in F1.
Mercedes has requested NLS to postpone one of the races to accommodate Verstappen’s potential participation.
Verstappen is reportedly considering a team lineup that includes Lucas Auer, Chris Lulham, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella, but Maro Engel might not make the cut following a previous social media exchange.
The demands of both F1 and the 2026 season could influence Verstappen’s decision to compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
