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The Nordschleife recently adjusted the NLS calendar in hopes of Max Verstappen competing in a race to qualify for the 24 Hours.
During the winter, there were discussions about the NLS calendar, with Max Verstappen expressing his desire to participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring but mentioning a need for a preparation race. Initially, scheduling conflicts with the F1 calendar made this challenging. Eventually, the NLS organizers rescheduled the race to fall between the GPs of China and Japan to accommodate Verstappen’s participation.
Andreas Gulden, Verstappen’s instructor, approved of this change and supported the idea of the F1 driver competing at the Nürburgring. Verstappen’s instructor also apologized for any inconvenience caused by the calendar adjustment, emphasizing the positive impact of having the four-time F1 champion race at the iconic track.
Verstappen aimed to compete in the 24 Hours in 2025, following his participation in a GT3 race at the Nürburgring the previous September. The rescheduling now allows Verstappen to take part in the preparation race without conflicting with F1 grands prix. Andreas Gulden highlighted the significance of Verstappen’s involvement in promoting the Nürburgring and bringing excitement to Nordschleife fans worldwide.
Despite the disruption caused by the calendar change, Gulden emphasized the benefits of having Verstappen race at the Nürburgring again. He mentioned that accommodating Verstappen’s participation would be a valuable addition to the series and a great opportunity for fans of the iconic track. Gulden expressed understanding for the inconvenience caused by the scheduling adjustments but believed that the opportunity to have Verstappen race at the Nürburgring was worth the effort and change.
