After years of dominating the virtual track on iRacing, Max Verstappen is finally taking his talents to the real Nürburgring. Today, May 16, 2026, the Formula 1 superstar makes his highly anticipated debut in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, and the best part? You can watch it all for free.
Verstappen is behind the wheel of the #3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing GT3, a striking Red Bull-liveried machine. He's not going it alone, though—sharing driving duties are GT racing heavyweights Dani Juncadella, Lucas Auer, and Jules Gounon. This squad is already turning heads: during Friday's Top Qualifying 3 shootout, Juncadella clocked a blistering 8m12.005s lap, putting the #3 car fourth on the grid, less than a second off the pole-sitting Team ABT Lamborghini.
Whether you're a die-hard F1 fan or just love endurance racing, watching the F1 king navigate multi-class traffic through the pitch-black German forest is a must-see. Fortunately, the Nürburgring 24 Hours is incredibly accessible. Here's your complete guide to tuning in from the US and the UK.
Best Options for Live Coverage:
For fans on both sides of the Atlantic, the official 24h Nürburgring YouTube channel is your go-to. It offers the global broadcast with full English commentary, live timing, and uninterrupted coverage for the entire 24-hour race. If you prefer a streaming service, DAZN also has you covered, with coverage starting at 1:30 PM on Saturday.
Because Verstappen is driving a heavily sponsored Red Bull entry, the energy drink giant is going all-in on their own coverage. You can stream the main race broadcast entirely for free via the Red Bull TV app (available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and smart TVs) or the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel.
For the Ultimate Verstappen Experience:
If you only care about watching Verstappen's every move, Red Bull is offering the ultimate second-screen experience. The Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel is hosting a dedicated, uninterrupted live onboard camera feed streaming directly from inside the cockpit of the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3. It's like being in the driver's seat yourself.
Green Flag Time:
Mark your calendars: the green flag drops today, Saturday, May 16. Don't miss a second of the action as Verstappen takes on one of motorsport's toughest challenges.