The draw of Max Verstappen has been shown in full effect after the organisers of the 24 hour race at the Nurburgring capped competitor entries for the first time in a number of years.<\/p>\n
The four-time F1 World Champion will take to the German track in May for a much-anticipated endurance race and it seems everyone is keen to get on the grid with him.<\/p>\n
Max Verstappen draw sees Nurburgring race hit limit<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> to your favourites list for news you can trust<\/p>\n As his well-versed problems with the current F1 regulations continue, Verstappen has increasingly been finding his racing joy away from the single-seater series and is preparing for his debut at the Nurburgring 24 in May.<\/p>\n In the build-up, Verstappen has been going through the necessary tickboxes such as securing a DMSB Permit Nordschleife and competing in warm-up races but the main event is now close and plenty are keen to be on the same track as him.<\/p>\n German outlet Auto Motor und Sport reports that the organisers of the race have closed entry to competitors after the 150-mark was reached.<\/p>\n The effect of Verstappen is on full display given the race has not hit that limit post COVID and is generally around the 130 mark.<\/p>\n ADAC Nordrhein, who run the event, have even suggested some who have already received their entries may have them cancelled as part of a selection process. \u201cTo ensure a fair process for all teams, the regulations stipulate that a review and selection will take place after the entry deadline,\u201d a statement read.<\/p>\n Verstappen\u2019s GT3 debut came in September where he won a race as part of the Nurburgring Endurance Series and he is looking forward to experiencing the full race come May.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Nurburgring Nordschleife is a special place,\u201d Verstappen said. \u201cThere\u2019s no other track like it. The 24h Nurburgring is a race that\u2019s been on my bucket list for a long time, so I\u2019m really thrilled we can make it happen now.<\/p>\n \u201cLast year, I was able to get my DMSB Permit Nordschleife and participate in NLS9, that we won. That preparation is very valuable, as we have learned a lot that we can take into our programme this year with NLS2 and the 24-hour race.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got a strong line-up with Dani [Juncadella], Jules [Gounon] and Lucas [Auer] and great support from Red Bull and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. Now it\u2019s about putting in the right preparations before the events, so we can maximise everything in the races.\u201d<\/p>\n Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? Join our broadcast channel on WhatsApp<\/a> to get the scoop on the latest developments from our team of accredited journalists.<\/p>\n