Verstappen: I still enjoyed the race.

      Today's NLS series race at the Nürburgring was classified as a qualifying event, as the results will determine the participants for the May 24-hour marathon at the famous track located in southwestern Germany in Rhineland-Palatinate. We reported that due to damage to the car's aerodynamic components, the crew of Max Verstappen and Lukas Auer finished far from the positions they were aiming for; it should be noted that the Mercedes crew with car number 3 took 39th place.

      Although the start of the race was promising, Max confidently led, but soon after the first pit stop, he had to return to the pits. "On the second lap of my second stint, I realized something was wrong with the car," Verstappen said. "The splitter was broken, and that's strange because I didn't hit anyone, so I don't know what caused it. We still need to figure that out.

      Still, I enjoyed the race; the car left a good impression, so I'm satisfied. I drove well, including in traffic, although it was quite intense, competing with other GT3 cars, and in this regard, the preparation for the 24-hour race went well. I'm as ready as I can be.

      However, I haven't driven at night yet. I don't think there's anything more that can be done." The victory was claimed by the German team Scherer Sport, consisting of Christopher Haase, Alex Sims, and Ben Green, with whom Max successfully competed in the March NLS race and confidently outpaced at that time.