Historic milestone at the Nürburgring: For the first time ever, weekend tickets for the legendary 24-hour race have completely sold out—and it's all thanks to one name: Max Verstappen.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion is set to make his highly anticipated 24-hour debut at the iconic Nordschleife, and fans are flocking to witness the moment. Only limited single-day tickets remain, and the circuit is bracing for record-breaking crowds.
Verstappen will pilot the Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo alongside a star-studded lineup: Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella. For the Dutchman, this race is more than just another entry—it's a bucket-list moment.
"The Nürburgring Nordschleife is a special place. There's no other track like it," Verstappen said when announcing his participation. "The 24h Nürburgring is a race that's been on my bucket list for a long time, so I'm really thrilled we can make it happen now."
His journey to this point has been methodical. After earning his DMSB Permit Nordschleife last year, Verstappen won the NLS9 event in a Ferrari 296 GT3 with teammate Chris Lulham. He followed that up with a pole-to-victory run at NLS2 in his own Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo—though the team was later disqualified over a tyre allocation infringement. Still, the preparation has been invaluable.
"We've got a strong line-up and great support from Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport," Verstappen added. "Now it's about putting in the right preparations before the events, so we can maximize everything in the races."
The official Nürburgring X account has urged ticket holders to arrive as early as possible, warning that on-site ticket sales will not be available. With the circuit bracing for unprecedented demand, this year's 24 Hours of Nürburgring is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable event.
