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Why Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure was a successful failure

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Why Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure was a successful failure

The Race F1 Podcast›
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While his F1 colleagues were putting their feet up and enjoying a weekend without racing, Max Verstappen was at the Nurburgring taking part in one of the most demanding 24-hour events in the world - and coming ever so close to taking victory on debut. But what can we learn from the Dutchman's near-miss and what do his latest exploits away from F1 tell us about his future in grand prix racing? Edd Straw is joined by a sleep-starved Josh Suttill, still at the Nurburgring, to answer those questions and more...


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May 17, 2026.
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