Max Verstappen Nürburgring 24 debut: Daniel Juncadella makes start announcement
The Max Verstappen team Mercedes-AMG GT3
It is almost time to go racing as Max Verstappen prepares to debut in the 2026 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
We now know which Verstappen Racing driver will start the 24-hour race, as Daniel Juncadella took to social media to confirm that he would do the honours.
Daniel Juncadella starts Max Verstappen Nürburgring 24 entry
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Verstappen, on debut, played a crucial role in his team securing a second-row grid slot for the iconic race.
After Lucas Auer brought safe progression from Top Qualifying 1, Verstappen ensured that the #3 Mercedes made the cut for Top Qualifying 3, clearing Verstappen Racing to fight for pole.
The car belonged to Daniel Juncadella for TQ3, as the Spaniard put the #3 Mercedes P4 on the grid.
Juncadella will look to pick up where he left off, having confirmed that he will navigate the first stint in the #3 Mercedes.
Via his Instagram story, Juncadella wrote: “Make sure you tune in at 15:00 [14:00 UK].
“I’ll be taking the start in our #3 machine.”
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Red Bull Team ABT will begin from pole position for Saturday’s start to the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Luca Engstler set the P1 time in the #84 Lamborghini.
Marco Mapelli ensured a Team ABT and Lamborghini front-row lockout.
Juncadella will take the start in the #3 Mercedes with the #16 Audi R8 for company on the second row.
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