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2026 nürburgring The racing series has moved round two to March to accommodate potential emergence Max Verstappen in activity.
four times F1 world champion verstappen Obtained A driver’s license in September last year Race the infamous 12.94-mile Nordschleife circuit, known as the “Green Hell.” A few weeks later he won his first GT3 race.
Verstappen, 28, admitted he hopes to compete in May’s Nürburgring 24 Hours, which takes place between the F1 races in Miami and Montreal. However, the Dutchman admits he needs to compete in an NLS (Nürburgring Longstrecken Series) endurance race to be ready for the 24-hour event.
Now, the series has announced that they have postponed the second round of the 2026 NLS season by a week to March 21 to “allow the top drivers to compete.” The previous date was March 28, which conflicts with the date of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.
The statement read: “This adjustment takes advantage of the gap between the F1 Chinese Grand Prix and the Japanese Grand Prix. By aligning with the international event schedule, we allow top drivers to participate in NLS races.”
“This move expands our global reach, benefiting all teams, participants and the entire Nürburgring region.”
Last year, Verstappen raced at the Nürburgring alongside British driver Chris Lurem, winning the 4-hour race by 24 seconds. The Dutchman impressed all weekend and also set the fastest lap of the race.
As for taking part in the 24 Hours on May 16-17, Verstappen said last year: “Of course, I would really like to take part in the 24 Hours at some point. If it happened next year, I would say that – but we still need more experience. That’s the way it is, so hopefully we can have more races here next year.”
“It’s very important to me to be able to do these things [outside F1]. Of course, it’s a bit tricky how much I can do during the F1 season. Also, next year, new regulations, Formula 1 is already difficult enough, but yeah, we’ll see how everything goes.
“It depends on how you adapt to the new rules next season. It’s impossible to say now whether I can play other games than that.”
Verstappen will race for Red Bull Private pre-season testing this week In Barcelona. The 2026 F1 season will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 8.