P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 world champion Max Verstappen will not race at the Nordschleife in 2025 again, and has some very clear conditions for racing there in 2026
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will not race at the Nordschleife in 2025 again and has clear conditions for racing there in 2026. He recently won a GT3 race debut at the Nurburgring but is taking a break, declining to participate in the NLS10 season finale happening between F1’s Singapore and Austin races. Verstappen expressed interest in competing in the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2026, dependent on F1’s new rules cycle and the GT3 team’s program. Verstappen believes racing at Nordschleife has not transformed his F1 driving skills significantly, stating that the real-life experience aligns with his simulator training. Verstappen’s F1 rivals, including George Russell, showed admiration for his Nordschleife ventures and expressed a desire to engage in similar activities once they have achieved multiple world championships.
