(GMM) Max Verstappen is now attracting such enormous crowds away from Formula 1 that organizers of this weekend\u2019s Nurburgring 24 Hours are warning fans not to travel without tickets.<\/p>\n
With Formula 1 currently in another calendar pause following the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix \u2013 and amid continuing controversy over the 2026 regulations \u2013 much of the spotlight is shifting to Verstappen\u2019s highly anticipated Nordschleife outing aboard a Mercedes-AMG GT3.<\/p>\n
Demand has exploded \u2013 for the first time in the event\u2019s history, all weekend tickets have sold out completely.<\/p>\n
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Fans are swarming to the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this weekend to see the greatest driver in the world \u2013 Max Verstappen \u2013 pictured here performing at ADAC N\u00fcrburgring Langstrecken-Serie on the 21th of March 2026, photographed by Gruppe C GmbH \/ Red Bull Content Pool NLS2: 58. Barbarossapreis, N\u00fcrburgring-Nordschleife 2026 \u2013 Foto: Gruppe C Photography \/\/ Gruppe C GmbH \/ Red Bull Content Pool \/\/<\/p>\n
Saturday day tickets are also now gone, while organizers say even remaining allocations for other days are disappearing rapidly.<\/p>\n
There were already major traffic jams around the Nurburgring on Monday morning as fans rushed to secure camping spots days before the event officially begins.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne would think that a racetrack 25.378 kilometers long would offer enough space for all the fans,\u201d Auto Motor und Sport<\/a> marveled.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, the hype surrounding Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen is causing the Nordschleife<\/a> to burst at the seams.\u201d<\/p>\n The organizers have now taken unprecedented measures.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ticket office will not open on Saturday,\u201d the German publication continued.<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone who arrives at the Nurburgring without a ticket will be turned away at the entrances.\u201d<\/p>\n Officials are urging fans to arrive early and travel in carpools to reduce pressure on the narrow access roads around the Eifel circuit.<\/p>\n \u201cThe reasons for the necessary limit are primarily due to the limited capacity of parking spaces and camping areas,\u201d the report explained.<\/p>\n Race director Walter Hornung admitted organizers have never seen anything like it.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are naturally delighted by the huge response from both long-time and new fans, who have practically overwhelmed us this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the same time, we are of course working closely with the Nurburgring and the authorities to ensure an orderly and safe experience for all visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTherefore, for the first time in the more than 50-year history of the 24h Nurburgring, we have had to limit the number of tickets.\u201d<\/p>\n Verstappen will share the Red Bull-branded Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer.<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n N\u00fcrburgring 24 Hours schedule<\/p>\n Date Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 15 Friday, May 15 Friday, May 15 Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16 Saturday, May 16 Saturday, May 16 Saturday, May 16 Saturday, May 16 Sunday, May 17 Notes: How to watch<\/p>\n The official N\u00fcrburgring<\/a> and Red Bull TV<\/a> YouTube channels will be covering the weekend live for free. See our full weekend TV schedule.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"#3](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/juncadella-verstappen-and-gounon-win-e1778581181509.jpg\")
#3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing, Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO: Max Verstappen, Daniel Juncadella (L), Jules Gounon (R). Photo courtesy of MaxVerstappen.com<\/p>\n
\nEvent
\nBST (Local) Time
\nUS Eastern Time (EDT)<\/p>\n
\nQualifying 1
\n12:15 p.m. \u2013 2:15 p.m.
\n7:15 a.m. \u2013 9:15 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nQualifying 2
\n7:00 p.m. \u2013 10:30 p.m.
\n2:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nTop Qualifying 1
\n9:15 a.m. \u2013 9:45 a.m.
\n4:15 a.m. \u2013 4:45 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nTop Qualifying 2
\n10:05 a.m. \u2013 10:35 a.m.
\n5:05 a.m. \u2013 5:35 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nQualifying 3
\n11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:05 p.m.
\n6:00 a.m. \u2013 7:05 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nTop Qualifying 3
\n12:35 p.m. \u2013 1:35 p.m.
\n7:35 a.m. \u2013 8:35 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nWarm-up
\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.
\n4:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nStarting Lineup
\n11:45 a.m. \u2013 1:40 p.m.
\n6:45 a.m. \u2013 8:40 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nOpen Grid
\n12:10 p.m. \u2013 1:10 p.m.
\n7:10 a.m. \u2013 8:10 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nFormation Round
\n1:40 p.m.
\n8:40 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nRace Start
\n2:00 p.m.
\n9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nRace Finish
\n2:00 p.m.
\n9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Times are local to the N\u00fcrburgring event.
\u2013 US Eastern Time conversions assume EDT (daylight saving time in effect in May).
\u2013 Single-time events (Formation Round, Race Start, Race Finish) are point-in-time moments.<\/p>\n