The relationship between AMG works driver Maro Engel and Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was long considered strained, mainly due to a verbal exchange on social media and the fact that the two did not contest the Nurburgring 24 Hours in the same car.
Following his victory at this year's endurance classic, which was also favoured by the retirement of the #3 Verstappen Racing Mercedes shared by Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, Engel is now clearing up the rumours of potential tension.
