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Biography Flash Max Verstappen Dominates the Green Hell Then Gets Disqualified in Shocking Tyre Scandal

Biography Flash Max Verstappen Dominates the Green Hell Then Gets Disqualified in Shocking Tyre Scandal

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Max Verstappen dominated the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie's four-hour ADAC Barbarossapreis on Saturday, snagging pole and crossing the line over a minute ahead in his Mercedes-AMG GT3 for Verstappen Racing alongside Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, according to ESPN reports. But the thrill turned to heartbreak two hours later when officials disqualified the trio for using seven tyre sets instead of the allowed six during qualifying pit practice, handing the win to Rowe Racing's Dan Harper and Jordan Pepper, as confirmed by Motorsport.com. Mercedes-AMG boss Stefan Wendl called it hurtful, praising the on-track masterclass while vowing analysis ahead of the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17, where Verstappen will reunite with his teammates plus Lucas Auer. This marks his second straight GT3 triumph at the Green Hell before the DQ, following a September 2025 Ferrari win, and underscores his pivot to endurance racing amid F1 frustrations.

ESPN notes Verstappen's growing non-F1 portfolio as a welcome escape from 2026's battery-boosted cars, which he blasted post-Chinese Grand Prix as Formula E on steroids and a joke, dismissing fans who like the Mario Kart-style boosts. Racer.com quotes him saying those enjoying it dont know real racing, warning F1 owners it could ruin the sport, while insisting hed complain even if winning. RacingNews365 reports he denied gripes stem from Red Bulls midfield slump behind Mercedes Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, emphasizing care for the product. GPFans highlights his love for less political GT paddocks, eyeing Le Mans and Spa too, proving hes not just an F1 driver at his peak.

In the past 24 hours, headlines scream of a supposed Red Bull Nurburgring ban labeling it too dangerous for Verstappen, per GPFans, though unconfirmed and likely speculative amid his teams entry. Teammate insights on the tyre blunder also bubbled up, but details remain thin.

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