Verstappen Effect Sells Out Nurburgring 24 Hours for First Time in History
Max Verstappen's entry into the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours has caused the historic endurance race to sell out its weekend passes for the very first time.
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is taking on a new challenge this weekend, and his presence is already making history. Verstappen is set to make his debut at the iconic Nurburgring 24 Hours, driving a Mercedes for CP Racing at the legendary Nordschleife circuit.
The Verstappen effect has been immediate and overwhelming. For the first time in the event's long history, weekend passes for the Nurburgring 24 Hours have completely sold out. Fans are flocking to the Green Hell to see the four-time F1 world champion tackle one of the most dangerous and demanding endurance races in the world.
Verstappen's participation comes amidst growing driver frustration over the 2026 F1 regulations. The Dutch driver has been vocal about his concerns regarding the new technical rules, making his detour into endurance racing a fascinating subplot to his season. The formation lap is scheduled for 14:40 local time on Saturday, with the race starting at 15:00.
As the green flag approaches, all eyes will be on the CP Racing garage to see how Verstappen adapts to the grueling 24-hour format.
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