Verstappen wins on NLS GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Verstappen wins on NLS GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Max Verstappen took an emphatic victory on his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife in the Nurburgring Endurance Series. Driving a Ferrari 296 entered by Emil Frey Racing alongside team-mate Chris Lulham, Verstappen jumped from third to first at the start and proceeded to create a gap of approximately one minute at the front of the […]

Norris keen to follow Verstappen into endurance racing after F1

Norris keen to follow Verstappen into endurance racing after F1

Lando Norris has confirmed he would “love to” emulate Max Verstappen in contesting other racing series once he is done with Formula 1.  A fortnight ago Verstappen raced a Porsche GT4 at the Nordschleife in the Nurburgring Endurance Series to obtain a licence which allows him to race GT3s at the ‘Green Hell’.  On Saturday […]

Verstappen to make GT3 race debut at Nordschleife in NLS this weekend

Verstappen to make GT3 race debut at Nordschleife in NLS this weekend

It has now been officially confirmed that Max Verstappen will make his GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife this weekend in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The four-time Formula 1 world champion will share an Emil Frey Ferrari 296 with Chris Lulham for the four-hour race on Saturday. This comes just two weeks after Verstappen […]

Why Verstappen doing the Nurburgring 24 Hours would be good for F1 – and him

Why Verstappen doing the Nurburgring 24 Hours would be good for F1 – and him

Max Verstappen’s efforts on the Nurburgring Nordschleife have rightly attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks – and it’s good for Formula 1 and motorsport as a whole, as well as the Dutchman himself. Now that he has the required DMSB Permit A, Verstappen can contest a Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie race in a full-house GT3 […]

Verstappen set for special Nordschleife licence after NLS debut

Verstappen set for special Nordschleife licence after NLS debut

Max Verstappen has fallen short of meeting the requirements for a Category A DMSB Permit Nordschleife (DPN) after a mixed NLS debut — but should still receive the licence via a committee decision. The Formula 1 world champion completed the mandatory 14 race laps aboard the #980 Cayman (Verstappen/Chris Lulham) in Cup 3, yet his […]

Autosport writers’ most memorable moments of 2024

Autosport writers’ most memorable moments of 2024

Working in motorsport media is a privilege that is not lost on the staff at Autosport. Travelling to races around the world and reporting on what happens — both on and off the track — is something we take very seriously. But it also affords plenty of opportunities to make lasting personal memories. From a […]

Motorsport.com writers’ most memorable moments of 2024

Motorsport.com writers’ most memorable moments of 2024

Working in motorsport media is a privilege that is not lost on the staff at Motorsport.com. Travelling to races around the world and reporting on what happens — both on and off the track — is something we take very seriously. But it also affords plenty of opportunities to make lasting personal memories. From a […]

Rovanpera to make endurance race debut at Dubai 24 Hours

Rovanpera to make endurance race debut at Dubai 24 Hours

Kalle Rovanpera will kick off the 2025 season by making his 24 hour endurance racing debut in the Dubai 24 Hours ahead of the World Rally Championship opener in Monte Carlo. The two-time WRC champion will drive a Porsche 911 GT3 R for the Proton Huber Competition squad alongside fellow Finns Jukka Honkavuori and Jani […]