Helmut Marko is certain Max Verstappen will race in the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours following the securing of his Ring Permit last weekend.

The Dutch driver took part in a Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie race at the Nordschleife last weekend, securing the necessary Permit A which will allow him to take part in full-blooded endurance races from now on.

Helmut Marko is ‘certain’ Max Verstappen can compete for victory

The four-time F1 World Champion headed to the German circuit last weekend in a guest appearance in the NLS7 event.

The aim of his participation was to secure the required DMSB Permit A, colloquially known as a Ring Licence, which racing drivers are required to hold in order to take part in the famed Nurburgring 24 Hours.

Verstappen passed the required classroom examinations on

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