P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen appears likely to compete in the famous Nurburgring 24 Hours later this year, thanks to a schedule change.
Toto Wolff stated that it was a “no-brainer” decision to adjust the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race calendar to allow Max Verstappen to participate. The second race of the season was moved to March 21 to avoid a clash with the Japanese Grand Prix, giving Verstappen the opportunity to compete in a preparation race before the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May. Verstappen has expressed his interest in endurance racing and had a successful race at the Nordschleife last year. The increased attention on the series due to Verstappen’s participation led Wolff and AMG to advocate for the schedule change this year. The impact of Verstappen’s entry in September prompted organizers to prioritize accommodating him in the calendar, recognizing the significant boost in viewership and fan engagement. Wolff highlighted the positive effects of having Verstappen in the series, emphasizing the benefit for all participants and fans, as well as the excitement of seeing him drive a Mercedes.
