Max Verstappen not penalized during Nurburgring 24 Hours race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Social media claims that Max Verstappen faced a 35-kilogram weight penalty during the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours have been debunked. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 competed without any weight adjustments, contradicting rumors circulating online. Verstappen's vehicle weight remained the same as in previous races, maintaining compliance with regulations. No further inquiries or penalties are anticipated related to this incident, as the discussion appears unfounded.
- •Max Verstappen raced without any penalties at the event.
- •Rumors about a weight penalty are unfounded.
- •The Mercedes-AMG GT3 maintained normal weight during the race.
- •No further action is expected regarding this rumor.
- 4:00 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen’s 35kg Nurburgring 24 Hours “penalty” was not a penalty
"There are repeated claims on social media that Max Verstappen was penalised with a 35-kilogram weight penalty at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Here's how that rumour got started. Remarkably, a rumour persists on social media that the Mercedes-AMG GT3 was 35 kilograms heavier than usual during the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours. This is complete nonsense, as the AMG raced, just like the previous ...Keep reading
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