Nürburgring: Max Verstappen's crazy escapade

Competing on the Nordschleife alongside Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, the four-time Formula 1 world champion was the star of an eventful day. His disqualification is unlikely to diminish his ambition to win the 24 Hours of Nürburgring next May.

Published 24/03/2026 à 08:00

Medhi Casaurang

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Nürburgring: Max Verstappen's crazy escapade

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Clearly, at the start of 2026, Max Verstappen He has no right to happiness. The hero of the Formula 1 In the 2020s, Max Verstappen chose the Eifel forest to recharge after two Formula 1 Grands Prix spent frustrated by technical regulations that didn't suit him. The getaway had its benefits. Starting from pole position in the second round of the NLS2 (Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie), he delivered a dominant performance throughout the four-hour race. A golden laurel wreath in the purest tradition of Nürburgring battles, champagne toasted with his teammates Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, and a shared moment with the large crowd: Max Verstappen had rediscovered his carefree spirit and the joy of being number one. But this first victory of the season eluded him. As if life wanted to test him more than necessary, forcing him to endure hardship by any means necessary. Unlike the Chicago Grand Prix

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Medhi Casaurang

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24/03/2026 at 09:36 a.m.

"As if life wanted to test Max"... I like Max and his truly passionate side, but let's not exaggerate, there are many people who would love to be tested in such a way.

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