Max Verstappen features prominently in the headlines, as he moves closer to his big Nurburgring 24 Hours debut.<\/p>\n
Markus Winkelhock is convinced that Verstappen<\/a> already thinks like an endurance racer after what he saw the Dutchman do, while a Verstappen Super GT promotional video has left a veteran calling for \u201crespect\u201d. All of this and more, so let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n Max Verstappen traffic technique alerts expert<\/p>\n Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Verstappen has formed part of two NLS race-winning line-ups \u2013 the second occasion ending in the bitter disappointment of a disqualification \u2013 but now the four-time world champion sits on the eve of his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut.<\/p>\n One of the challenges which Verstappen will face is negotiating traffic. The deft touch of a driver dealing adeptly with this challenge is something that might not be visible to TV cameras.<\/p>\n Winkelhock has had a look at Verstappen\u2019s onboard, and he pointed to an example of Verstappen navigating this challenge that\u2019s caught his eye.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 The unseen Max Verstappen trick that has already stunned a Nurburgring legend<\/a><\/p>\n Max Verstappen clip irks Super GT veteran<\/p>\n Verstappen was spotted testing a Red Bull-branded Super GT car in the wet at Fuji Speedway ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in March.<\/p>\n An eight-minute promotional video followed, released by Red Bull last week.<\/p>\n Super GT driver Jo\u00e3o Paulo de Oliveira has taken exception to the video, claiming it showed a lack of \u201crespect\u201d to drivers in the Japanese series.<\/p>\n Atsushi Miyake, whose benchmark time Verstappen obliterated, did not appear to share his rival\u2019s view.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 \u2018Off\u2019 Max Verstappen footage sparks demand for more \u2018respect\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n McLaren to join \u2018Macarena\u2019 wing party?<\/p>\n CEO Zak Brown has hinted that this could happen.<\/p>\n Red Bull debuted its own version of the rotating rear wing in Miami. McLaren\u2019s assessment found the Ferrari and Red Bull designs to be \u201cbeneficial.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 McLaren teases next big MCL40 upgrade after Red Bull joins latest trend<\/a><\/p>\n Formula 2 not going down hybrid route<\/p>\n Formula 1\u2019s regulatory overhaul for F1 2026 means that it now races with very different machinery compared to Formula 2, the top class on the junior ladder.<\/p>\n But, F2 chief Bruno Michel has explained why there are no plans for the series to go hybrid, despite a new F2 car being on the way for 2027.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Why Formula 2 refuses to follow Formula 1 with hybrid engines<\/a><\/p>\n Marcus Armstrong laughs off Romain Grosjean confrontation<\/p>\n There was IndyCar pit-lane drama over the past weekend, as a furious Romain Grosjean attempted to confront Marcus Armstrong.<\/p>\n With Grosjean initially restrained by Armstrong\u2019s Meyer Shank Racing team, the New Zealander joked that Grosjean wanted some \u201cUFC\u201d action.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Marcus Armstrong reacts after angry Romain Grosjean untelevised footage emerges<\/a><\/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 You can also subscribe to the PlanetF1 YouTube channel<\/a> for exclusive features, hear from our paddock journalists with stories from the heart of Formula 1 and much more!<\/p>\n