P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The weather conditions were a tad unseasonal during qualifying at the Nurburgring 24 Hours
During the Nurburgring 24 Hours on Thursday, unexpected wintery conditions affected Max Verstappen and the entire field, despite it being the height of spring.
The first two qualifying sessions on that morning were more like practice runs, with Verstappen briefly taking the lead in the first session with the fastest time, until Fabian Schiller overtook him.
Raffaele Marciello also moved ahead of Verstappen, pushing him down to third place as the weather worsened, with rain, hail, and even snow making an appearance at the circuit.
The challenging weather conditions prevented any improvements in the final 20 minutes of the first qualifying session, leading to anticipation for the upcoming sessions and the eventual grid placement for the race.
As the second qualifying session progressed later that day, heavy rain added another element of difficulty, contrasted by moments of sunshine shining on the track before nightfall approached, setting the stage for further intense competition at the Nurburgring.
