Verstappen on NLS debut, chances of N24 in 2026
Max Verstappen spoke to the F1 media for the first time after his GT3 debut – where he won the ninth race of this year’s NLS series with team-mate Chris Lulham.
He also explained the chances of him doing the full Nurburgring 24 Hours next year, which he says depends on how involved he is in 2026’s all new ruleset.
“Yeah, it was a lot of fun, I’ve been preparing for that for a while, and yeah it’s just two very nice days, again racing a bit in the wet and the dry, just getting more and more experience, it was nice, and of course to win it, that’s an extra bonus.
“But does it make me a better driver? I mean, I’ve been doing this already for so many years on the simulator, so for me doing it now in real life is not very different, but it definitely doesn’t hurt, I think I can say that.”
On doing the Nurburgring 24 Hours next year: “Depends on a lot of things to be honest, it depends on F1 first of all. I’m suspecting of course that with the rules next year it’s going to be very complicated to start with, some unknowns anyway.
“It probably will be a little bit more hectic than the end of a regulation where things are a bit more straightforward, plus also the program of the GT3 team, which car we are going to race next year and stuff like that. A lot of things that still have to come together before I can really plan it well in advance for just my drivers already in the team, plus myself.
“For sure, we want to be back there, I just don’t know at the moment how many races I can do next year, but if there is an opportunity and I feel good about it, plus whatever is happening in F1, then for sure.”
#31 Emil Frey Racing, Ferrari 296 GT3: Max Verstappen, Chris Lulham
Photo by: Ferrari
