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MYSTERIOUS: Verstappen racing - What They Never Told You

Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior

Max Verstappen surprised many on Thursday by announcing that he had added 15-year-old Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck to the Verstappen Racing stable. The move is part of a long-term plan, with F1 as the ultimate goal

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The story behind Max Verstappen signing a Belgian McLaren F1 junior

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Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver van Langendonck

Verstappen’s racing team has given backing to 15-year-old van Langendonck

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Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck

Verstappen’s racing team has given backing to 15-year-old van Langendonck

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Max Verstappen’s team was set to win on debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, but a late driveshaft failure handed victory to the sister Winward Mercedes

Autosport

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win as late mechanical failure hits Verstappen Racing

Max Verstappen’s team was set to win on debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, but a late driveshaft failure handed victory to the sister Winward Mercedes

Motorsport

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on

The Max Verstappen Mercedes suddenly dropped out of contention late in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, having previously dominated the race

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing leads dominant Mercedes 1-2

Mercedes has dominated the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours with Verstappen Racing currently holding a 14s advantage out front

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen on course to win in Mercedes 1-2

Mercedes has dominated the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours with Verstappen Racing currently holding a 14s advantage out front

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Faultless Verstappen helps team lead Mercedes 1-2

Verstappen Racing leads the sister Winward Mercedes after the F1 world champion delivered a brilliant racing stint

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen puts Mercedes in lead after masterclass stint

Verstappen Racing leads the sister Winward AMG after the F1 champion starred in mixed conditions

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The story behind Verstappen’s unique Nurburgring Mercedes set-up

Max Verstappen’s GT3 entry features separate HWA preparation and a different suspension package to the sister Winward AMG - Update

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What makes Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring Mercedes different under the skin

Special HWA support and a unique suspension setup have sparked questions over Verstappen’s Mercedes-AMG entry at the Nürburgring 24 Hours - UPDATE

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen qualifies for pole shootout with sixth in TQ2

The four-time F1 world champion set an 8m11.614s which put him around one second off top

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen completes first night laps as rain disrupts running

The Verstappen Racing Mercedes ended Thursday third overall after wet conditions severely limited Qualifying 2 running

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing end Thursday in third after rain-affected second session

Qualifying 2 featured much slower lap times than the opening outing as rain played a part in the night session

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Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads

The Dutchman managed an 8m18.539s lap around the Nordschleife, which was good enough for third place in the first qualifying session

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen third as Winward Mercedes tops first session

The Dutchman managed an 8m18.539s lap around the Nordschleife, which was good enough for third place in the first qualifying session

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24 Hours of Nurburgring weekend tickets sell out for first time ahead of Max Verstappen debut

The 24 Hours of Nurburgring has sold out weekend tickets for the first time as interest surges ahead of Max Verstappen’s debut at the event

Autosport

How Verstappen managed to build huge winning margin before his NLS2 disqualification

Before the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3

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Everything you need to know about F1 star Max Verstappen’s NLS race at Nordschleife

Verstappen is returning to the Nordschleife this weekend after making two race appearances in 2025. Here’s a full preview of the F1 star’s latest adventure outside grand prix racing

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Max Verstappen signs up for first 24-hour endurance race after F1 complaints in Melbourne

Verstappen wasn’t happy about F1’s controversial new regulations in Melbourne and will now compete in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring race later this year

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Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Max Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

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Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

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Verstappen's GT team switches to Mercedes for 2026

After sampling the Mercedes GT3 himself, Max Verstappen's team is pivoting to the German manufacturer next year

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