Formula E star Antonio Felix da Costa has praised Max Verstappen for opting to explore his interests in endurance racing

The FIA and F1 made changes after the first three races in the hope of making a better product but Verstappen is not rushing into a decision.

The Nürburgring 24 Hours is on the same Intercontinental GT Challenge calendar as the Bathurst 12 Hour. One of Verstappen’s teammates this weekend, Jules Gounon, is among the best to have ever competed in Mount Panorama in GT3 machinery, winning three times and collecting another two podiums between 2020 and 2025.

It’s fair to say the 2026 F1 engine regulation changes have divided opinion among fans, pundits and drivers. Max Verstappen has been one of the most vocal critics, comparing the sport to Formula E and claiming it is less “fun” than in previous years.

Stefano Domenicali has pushed back against comparisons between Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen, calling it “disrespectful” to liken a young driver to someone who has already left such a significant mark on Formula 1.

Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend.

Max Verstappen will drive Mercedes machinery at the Nurburgring despite Red Bull's relationship with Ford.

Verstappen Racing driver Daniel Juncadella says Max Verstappen’s entry into the Nürburgring 24 is an “amazing opportunity” for the four-time F1 champion and his GT racing team. Juncadella is a veteran of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring,