Max Verstappen will be competing in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, as previous winner and FIA safety car driver Bernd Mayländer offers some advice to the Dutchman in an exclusive RacingNews365 interview.
Max Verstappen is set to make his 24-hour endurance racing debut at the Nurburgring, receiving advice from FIA safety car driver Bernd Mayländer on tackling the race. Mayländer, with a career highlight of winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2000, shares insights with Verstappen, who is expected to garner a massive global audience in his Mercedes GT3 endeavor. The event, scheduled for May 16-17th between F1 Grands Prix, sees Mayländer stressing the importance of teamwork, car quality, and caution amidst the track’s challenges.
Mayländer emphasizes that success at the Nürburgring demands discipline and collaboration within the team, prioritizing the finish line over unnecessary risks. Known for its unpredictability and challenges like Code 60 zones, the ‘ring requires drivers to stay on track, manage traffic, and exercise patience to secure victory over the lengthy race. Mayländer’s experience and advice offer Verstappen valuable insights as he steps into the realm of endurance racing.
