Max Verstappen has officially passed the famed Nürburgring test and is fully set to take on the legendary race this Sunday, bringing his signature fire and focus to one of racing’s toughest tracks. Even with the tricky wet weather during qualifying, Max proved why he’s the current king of Formula 1, pulling off some wild lap times that left his rivals and fans in awe.
Nürburgring Test: Making His Mark
Stepping into a detuned Porsche GT4 Cayman for the CUP3 class, Max Verstappen had his work cut out for him, his machine tuned down to about 300bhp from the usual 425bhp. Still, that didn’t faze him one bit. Max clocked his best lap at 10:21.591, a time that kept him only about 15 seconds off the full-power class leader, an impressive feat given the power gap.
Even more jaw-dropping, he lapped more than a minute (over 68 seconds) faster than the next car in his specific category, a result that stunned everyone watching. For context, with the soaking wet Nordschleife in play and a whopping 170 corners per lap, surviving out there is tougher than it sounds!
Not only was Max the quickest among the amateur ranks vying for their full Nürburgring licences, but he also landed sixth overall in the CUP3 class, a testament to his precision, nerves of steel, and those countless sim hours he’s put in preparing for the notorious “Green Hell”.
Max Verstappen’s Race Day: What’s Coming Next
With the qualifying hurdle cleared, Max Verstappen now gears up for the four-hour Nürburgring Endurance Series race on Sunday. If he completes at least 14 clean laps, he’ll bag the all-important Permit A, giving him a ticket to compete in the ferocious 24 Hours of Nürburgring in GT3 cars down the line. This weekend’s race is more than just about winning; it’s about qualifying for history and taking one step closer to conquering one of the world’s most gruelling circuits.
So buckle in, Max Verstappen is fired up, legal, and ready to light up the Nürburgring. Next stop: race day drama, some potential rain, and all the signature Verstappen action fans live for.
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