WATCH LIVE: Max Verstappen tackles NLS5 as racing continues in wake of tragedy

4-time Method 1 world champion Max Verstappen continues his preparations for the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend.

The Purple Bull driver is returning to the legendary German circuit on Saturday and Sunday to drive within the ADAC 24h qualifiers. These act as a closing costume rehearsal earlier than the total 24-hour race on 16-17 Might.

Verstappen has already confirmed he’ll contest the long-lasting 24-hour race for the primary time subsequent month in a Purple Bull-liveried Mercedes-AMG GT3, which he’ll share with team-mates Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer.

Earlier than that, the quartet will get some closing preparation across the famed 20.8km Nordschleife – nicknamed the Inexperienced Hell – in two four-hour races this weekend.

Whereas the qualifiers don’t set the grid for the principle 24-hour race, they will help a automobile mechanically progress to the ultimate section of qualifying for the precise occasion subsequent month.

This weekend’s racing has been marred by tragedy, nevertheless, following the demise of racer Juha Miettinen in a multi-car incident on Saturday throughout NLS4. A minute’s silence shall be noticed forward of Sunday’s four-hour race.

When are the races?

Sunday 19 April: 7.15-8.45am BST – Qualifying 9.40-10.40am BST – High Qualifying 12-4pm BST – Race

Watch Max Verstappen’s onboard digicam at NLS5