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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen ponders 2027 return after agonisingly missing out on Nurburgring victory

Max Verstappen insists he will try and return to the Nurburgring next year after agonisingly missing out on a debut 24-hour endurance race victory over the weekend due to a mechanical problem.

Verstappen’s team, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3, were leading the race by about 30 seconds with three hours and 20 minutes remaining, when a driveshaft issue scuppered their chances.

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