P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will enter his GT3 debut in contention for victory, having secured an excellent starting position.
Max Verstappen secured third place on the grid in his competitive GT3 debut at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, during the ninth round of the NLS Series. Qualifying was delayed by half an hour due to heavy fog, but eventually started on a damp track. Verstappen impressed by setting a fast lap on wet tires, putting him in the lead initially by a significant margin. He further extended his lead by improving his time to 8m 37.818, despite switching to slick tires midway through the session. Ultimately, Verstappen finished third on the grid, three seconds behind the pole-sitter, with the race set to begin later today.
