Editorial assets from Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring Nordschleife preparations are now live on Red Bull Content Pool ahead of his 24H Nürburgring debut. The package pairs behind-the-scenes footage from the session with an exclusive interview on his expectations and mindset heading into the race.
In Brief
- Who: Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 World Champion
- What: Makes his debut at the 24H Nürburgring — the first 24-hour race of his career
- When: 16-17 May 2026; race starts 15:00 CEST Saturday 16 May, ends 15:00 CEST Sunday 17 May
- Where: Nürburgring Nordschleife, Germany
- Team: Verstappen Racing, fielding a Mercedes-AMG GT3 operated by Team Winward Racing
- Co-drivers: Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon, Lucas Auer
- Watch live: Red Bull TV and Red Bull Motorsports YouTube — exclusive global rights
- Editorial assets: Behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive Verstappen interview, news cut, social clips and stills, available now on Red Bull Content Pool
Max Verstappen is set to take on one of endurance racing’s most demanding challenges this week as he makes his debut at the 24H Nürburgring. The four-day event begins with qualifying on 14-15 May, before the 24-hour race gets underway on 16-17 May.
Known for his versatility across different machinery, Verstappen continues to showcase his ability to adapt at extraordinary speed in different disciplines.
Verstappen’s first 24-hour race
As the first 24-hour race of his career, the 24H Nürburgring is a totally new challenge for Verstappen. The four-time F1 world champion’s team Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing fields a Mercedes-AMG GT3 operated in cooperation with Winward Racing, with the Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver Lucas Auer and Jules Gounon as well as Dani Juncadella.
Building towards the debut
In the build-up to the race, Verstappen spent a session at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, as captured in the editorial package now live on Red Bull Content Pool. Last month, ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, he tested himself at Fuji Speedway, where he climbed into a GT500 car in heavy rain for the first time and, on only his second flying lap, beat the lap time of experienced Super GT driver Atsushi Miyake (1:42.290 against 1:44.075). Watch here.
Reading the qualifying weekend
Momentum for Verstappen’s 24H Nürburgring debut has been building, and April’s qualifying weekend offered an early read on Verstappen Racing’s pace. Their Mercedes-AMG GT3 was the first car to break the nine-minute mark in qualifying. Lucas Auer took it to fifth in the timed lap session, and in the four-hour race that followed Verstappen led the field for the opening 90 minutes before a splitter issue dropped the team down the order.
Verstappen on the target
Entering one of motorsport’s toughest tests for the first time, Verstappen is clear on the team’s ambitions: “Success is winning. That’s why we’re here. I know it’s not going to be easy, but that’s the target for everyone.”
“It’s probably going to be the best feeling,” he said of racing through the night. “You’re by yourself, pushing in the night. The car is normally fastest in the night, so I’m looking forward to it.”
Juncadella on the Nordschleife
For Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen driver Dani Juncadella, who has twice reached the overall podium at the 24H Nürburgring, the Nordschleife never loses its edge. “It will never be just another track,” he says. “Somehow, this track is always intimidating, no matter what, especially when the conditions change so much. Even on a sunny, dry day, this track is just a bit different. Especially when you’re pushing and going to the limit.”
How to watch
The 54th edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring starts at 15:00 CEST on Saturday 16 May and finishes 24 hours later on Sunday 17 May. Watch live with exclusive global rights on Red Bull TV and Verstappen’s onboard view on the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel.
Editorial assets
Editorial assets available now on Red Bull Content Pool. Including news cut, social clips and stills.
Fact sheet
Event
- Event name: ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring 2026
- Edition: 54th
- Race dates: 16-17 May 2026
- Race start: 15:00 CEST, Saturday 16 May 2026
- Race end: 15:00 CEST, Sunday 17 May 2026
- Qualifying dates: 14-15 May 2026
- Location: Nürburgring Nordschleife, Germany
- Format: 24-hour endurance race
- Sanctioning body: ADAC
Driver
- Name: Max Verstappen
- Nationality: Dutch
- Age: 28
- Career: Four-time Formula 1 World Champion
- 24-hour racing experience: 24H Nürburgring 2026 is the first 24-hour race of his career
- Nordschleife credentials: DMSB Permit Nordschleife earned in 2025; winner of round nine of the NLS in 2025 in a Ferrari 296 GT3
Entry
- Team entry: Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing
- Car: Mercedes-AMG GT3
- Co-drivers: Dani Juncadella (Spain), Jules Gounon (Andorra/France), Lucas Auer (Austria)
- Co-driver record at 24H Nürburgring: Dani Juncadella has reached the overall podium twice
Broadcast
- Exclusive global rights holder: Red Bull
- Live coverage: Red Bull TV
- Onboard coverage: Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel (Verstappen onboard)
AVAILABLE CONTENT
(free content for editorial use – no restrictions)
Max 24h Nürburgring Activation Pré News Cut 16:9 incl. Interview, Social Story Clip 9:16 & Max Driving Compilation Social Clip 9:16.
MI & SI assets available: RED BULL CONTENT POOL
Contact: Fabian Ress
fabian.ress@3mpg.ch / +49 173 248 8404
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