Max Verstappen’s bizarre Nordschleife crash course explained

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen spent his weekend off having to prove he was competent enough to race on one of the toughest circuits in the world. Verstappen had to take e-lessons, drive behind a specialised instructor and race in a Porsche GT4 car that was detuned by around 125 brake horsepower versus his rivals. This was all part of one of the most remarkable weekends of 2025 as Verstappen tackled a race on the Nordschleife in the real world for the very first time. Our latest video explains all you need to know about it. 00:00 Verstappen's Nordschleife crash course 01:10 Why he needed a permit 02:38 Verstappen's mission 04:30 How it went 06:17 Verstappen's fate decided Footage credit: NLS Published: 2025-09-16
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