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Helmut Marko has shared his thoughts on how Max Verstappen has handled the process of obtaining his licence to race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko praised Max Verstappen for not seeking special treatment before his GT racing debut at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Verstappen, a four-time F1 champion, diligently fulfilled all requirements without exception. Despite calls for exemption, the 27-year-old willingly completed all necessary steps, impressing Marko. Verstappen obtained his category B license and will race in two competitions to earn his Category A permit. Marko criticized the bureaucracy but commended Verstappen’s compliance and positive attitude throughout the process. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher expressed trust in Verstappen’s abilities to excel at Nordschleife without special treatment, citing his proven skills and achievements. In the first race, Verstappen qualified in P27, showcasing significant improvement and outpacing competitors in his class.
