Mercedes-AMG sees partnership with Verstappen boosting GT racing success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Max Verstappen's switch from Verstappen Racing to Mercedes-AMG has significantly enhanced the Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing program this season. Stefan Wendl, Head of Customer Racing, noted that Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring, despite technical issues preventing a finish, drew attention to the program and spurred interest across all manufacturers in GT racing. Wendl expressed pride in the brand’s achievements, specifically highlighting their long-awaited victory at the Nürburgring after ten years and the competitiveness of the Mercedes-AMG GT3. As the season progresses, Mercedes-AMG faces scheduling challenges, needing to carefully plan to maximize opportunities across multiple championships.
- •Max Verstappen's switch enhances Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing program.
- •Wendl praises increased interest in GT racing from all brands.
- •Mercedes-AMG won at Nürburgring after a decade.
- •Mercedes-AMG GT3 remains competitive despite being an older model.
- •Challenges ahead in scheduling across multiple racing series.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes boss sees partnership with Verstappen as a major success
"This season, Max Verstappen made an impression not only on the track. According to Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, the switch from Verstappen Racing to Mercedes-AMG and Verstappen’s participation in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring gave Mercedes-AMG’s customer racing program a huge boost.
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