Max Verstappen at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: Live Stream, Schedule & Onboard
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen is stepping out of his single-seater and into the "Green Hell." Fulfilling a long-time bucket list dream, the Red Bull Racing superstar is making his official debut at the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours (ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring) this weekend, from May 14 to May 17, 2026.
If you are wondering how to catch every second of Verstappen tackling the unforgiving 15.79-mile Nordschleife circuit alongside multiple classes of GT cars, you've come to the right place. Here is your ultimate guide on how to watch, where to stream, and what to expect from Max Verstappen's massive endurance challenge.
How to watch Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring 24h (Free Live Stream)
You don't need an expensive cable package to watch the toughest endurance race in the world. Fans worldwide have multiple ways to stream the 24-hour race entirely for free:
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Red Bull TV & YouTube: Because Verstappen is driving a Red Bull-sponsored entry, Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel will be broadcasting the main race and qualifying sessions live.
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Official Nürburgring YouTube Channel: The official ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring YouTube channel and their website (24h-rennen.de) will provide comprehensive coverage, including English and German commentary.
How to watch Verstappen's Live Onboard Camera
Want to ride shotgun with Max? During the NLS prep races and the 24h Qualifiers in April, dedicated live onboard streams were made available. For the main 24-hour event, you can watch the pure, uninterrupted onboard feed of Verstappen's car.
Look for the dedicated "Live Onboard #3 Mercedes AMG GT3" stream on the official Nürburgring YouTube channel or via partner channels like Auto Addiction. It features raw engine sound with no commentary---just pure driving brilliance.
2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours Schedule
The event spans four days, with qualifying starting on Thursday, May 14, and the marathon race kicking off on Saturday, May 16.
Note: All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST). Subtract 6 hours for Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15, 2026
- Qualifying Sessions & Top-Qualifying Shootout: Track action begins, deciding the starting grid for the massive multi-class field.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Main Race Start: 3:00 PM CEST (1:00 PM UTC / 9:00 AM EST)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Main Race Finish: 3:00 PM CEST (1:00 PM UTC / 9:00 AM EST)
Verstappen's team, car, and co-drivers
Max Verstappen is not doing this alone. Endurance racing requires a stellar lineup to survive 24 grueling hours. Here is who he is teaming up with:
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The Team: Verstappen Racing (Backed by Red Bull)
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The Car: #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
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The Co-Drivers: Max is sharing driving duties with top-tier GT professionals Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer.
Verstappen spent the early part of his 2026 season between F1 Grands Prix dominating the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) prep races and the April 24h Qualifiers to learn the intricacies of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and the infamous track. He even broke the GT3 lap record around the Nordschleife during testing!
What to expect: the unpredictable "Green Hell"
The Nordschleife is famous for its massive elevation changes, blind crests, and wild micro-climates. It is entirely possible for one side of the 25.378 km track to be bathed in sunshine while the other is experiencing torrential rain or thick fog.
With over 100+ cars on the track ranging from factory-backed GT3 monsters to slower amateur-driven hatchbacks, Verstappen will have to navigate heavy traffic in total darkness.
Will Max Verstappen conquer the Nürburgring 24 Hours? Set your alarms, bookmark the YouTube live streams, and get ready for a weekend of spectacular endurance racing!
Simone Scanu
He’s a software engineer with a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport. He co-founded Formula Live Pulse to make live telemetry and race insights accessible, visual, and easy to follow.