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Verstappen Nordschleife debut slammed as ’embarrassing’
F1 champion Max Verstappen recently made his Nordschleife debut, leading to discussions about an ’embarrassing’ element in his appearance. Verstappen sought the DMSB Permit A license to participate in GT3 racing at the Nurburgring, driving the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. While completing the required laps in the #980 car, damage in qualifying with the #89 initially jeopardized his eligibility. Despite initial setbacks, Verstappen ultimately secured the permit and was able to compete in a GT3 car. Ralf Schumacher criticized the process as ’embarrassing,’ emphasizing Verstappen’s skill and dedication to racing rather than unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles. Schumacher highlighted the need to support Verstappen’s endeavors and recognized the potential negative impact of impeding his racing pursuits.
