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Max Verstappen’s Mercedes team-mate Dani Juncadella has reacted to their heartbreaking mechanical failure at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Max Verstappen’s Mercedes team-mate, Dani Juncadella, reacted to their heartbreaking end at the Nurburgring 24 Hours race.
The No.3 Verstappen Racing team held the lead until Juncadella took over driving duties from Verstappen, but their 30-second advantage disappeared in just two laps during a pit stop.
Mechanics worked on the Mercedes-AMG car, but the issue proved to be more severe than initially thought, forcing them to retire to the garage.
Ultimately, the No. 80 Team Ravenol car seized the lead from them, and the No. 3 car continued to drop positions in the final hours of the race.
Despite the disappointment, Juncadella expressed determination to return and fight for victory in the future, acknowledging that some factors are beyond their control.
Stefan Wendl from Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing shed light on the technical problem that dashed their hopes, as Juncadella encountered issues with ABS and vibrations believed to stem from a broken drive shaft.
