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Verstappen to compete in 'bucket list' 24-hour race

Verstappen to compete in 'bucket list' 24-hour race

Summary

Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula 1 world champion, plans to drive in the Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race in May. He will race a Mercedes AMG GT car on the challenging 15.8-mile track in Germany, fulfilling a personal goal since it's a race he's wanted to do for a long time.

Key Facts

  • Max Verstappen is a four-time Formula 1 world champion.
  • He will participate in the Nurburgring 24-Hours race in May.
  • Verstappen will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car.
  • The race track is 15.8 miles long and located in the Eifel mountains, Germany.
  • The Nurburgring event is an endurance race for showroom-style cars.
  • It's uncommon for F1 drivers to enter lower-level races like this.
  • Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028.

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