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Verstappen lines up at Nurburgring 24H with a 35-kilo BoP penalty the McLaren and Audi don't carry. He's never raced the Nordschleife at night. One stint will tell you if preparation beats the weight sheet.

Max Verstappen’s Mercedes is one of the heaviest on the grid at the Nurburgring 24 Hours A report from RacingNews365 details what the BoP has restricted on Verstappen’s Mercedes at the Nurburgring. Immediately, a weight disadvantage is noticed.

The AMG will run at a minimum weight of 1,355 kilograms, making it one of the heaviest cars in the field. In comparison, it is 35 kilos heavier than the McLaren 720S GT3 and 30 kilos heavier than the Audi R8 LMS Evo II.

Furthermore, the AMG is racing with 34.5mm restrictors to ‘keep the power in check’. Verstappen’s Mercedes will be heavy and not as quick on the straights, which could hamper him.

However, the AMG does have its advantages, as it can carry a fuel load of 121 litres, beating German rivals BMW and Audi, which allows for strategic flexibility.

It also has a ‘prescribed rear wing angle of 5.0 degrees’, which, while straight-line speed will be affected, will allow the Mercedes to generate significant natural downforce, making Verstappen and his teammates a force in the corners.

The reason why Max won't go anywhere else. .The same reason Kimi can't and won't do it. 🏁 Freedom 🏁

The the deep comes up to say hello and hug you.

Years ago, during a crossing from Southampton to NY with the QE2, on the second day, we experienced a very similar sea. Still in my memory as yesterday.

Max's protector. Don't mess up with him 😍

One of the moments when only razor sharp reaction saved Max and the Aston.

Dacia vs Merc. A Motorsport legend and Max 🏁 The slowest and the fastest.

Were you up to experience that majestic sunrise with Max's Merc GT3 at the Nürburgring? The Green Hell turned auburn 🏁

When the Flying Dutchman is pure racing porn.. Thank you Max.

Were you up to experience that majestic sunrise with Max's Merc GT3 at the Nürburgring? The Green Hell turned auburn 🏁

Italian commentators reaction with audible disbelief when Max Verstappen executed a daring and aggressive overtake on the grass during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. (You don't need to speak Italian to understand 😍)

Everyone just waded through but this guy actually did something about the flooding.

Max might haven't won but he has shown us what he can do during a 24h race. We all know that more is to come 🏁

Some good news from Europe.

Verstappen lines up at Nurburgring 24H with a 35-kilo BoP penalty the McLaren and Audi don't carry.

First time for everything. Max driving at night in the rain. One lap was enough to stop the car 🏁

When was your turning point of accepting who you are?

Next time you wash your hands think.. that's how these things are made.

Nürburgring. The parade on the streets before it all starts. Max won't be present for safety reasons. Worth every penny.

In 1989, Nissan built the R32 GT-R to dominate Group A racing. 29 races, 29 wins

Inside Max's GT3. Cockpit. Footwork. Another 360⁰ in the rain. Birdseye view of the Carousel and the Nürburgring track 🏁