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Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen will take part in a special 24-hour race next year.
Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko announced that Max Verstappen will participate in a special 24-hour race next year. Despite his lackluster 2025 F1 season, Verstappen made time to race in a different series. Recently, he raced in the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche Cayman to gain his A Permit. Verstappen passed a tough written exam and now plans to race in the GT3 class in a Ferrari 296 GT3. He is set to compete in the legendary 24-hour race at the Nurburgring next year, as confirmed by Marko. Verstappen is expected to have his official GT3 debut this month, having already tested the Ferrari 296 GT3. His passion for racing is evident through his involvement in various racing ventures beyond F1.
