For an enhanced viewing experience, please use the Chrome browser. Tune in on Sunday at 11:30am as Max Verstappen makes his return to the Nordschleife, preparing for the upcoming Nurburgring 24 Hours in May. This weekend features a double-header of races in the German track's endurance series. A minute of silence will be observed before the start of Sunday's four-hour race, following the tragic passing of driver Juha Miettinen after a multi-car incident on Saturday.
Verstappen was among those who paid tribute to the 66-year-old driver. With the F1 season on hold in April due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Verstappen has expanded his GT3 schedule to include the NLS4 and NLS5 races.
He is partnered with seasoned endurance driver Lucas Auer, nephew of former F1 driver Gerhard Berger, in the Red Bull-liveried Mercedes-AMG GT3 car for Verstappen Racing. They are part of a 37-strong GT3 field competing at the notorious 'Green Hell' in the latest rounds of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Please note that using the Chrome browser provides a more accessible video player.
The live stream begins on Sunday at 11:30am, with the race starting at 12pm. All times are in UK time. View the full 2026 F1 race schedule Stream every F1 race without a contract The F1 Show podcast is available to listen to Get the latest from Sky Sports on WhatsApp This marks Verstappen's fourth appearance in a GT3 car in the NLS.
He previously won on his debut in September, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 alongside Britain's Chris Lulham. On his return to NLS action last month, Verstappen and his teammates, driving a Mercedes, secured another first-place finish but were subsequently disqualified for exceeding the permitted tyre allocation. The Formula 1 season resumes on May 1-3 with the Miami Grand Prix, featuring the season's second Sprint weekend, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW, with no contract and the option to cancel at any time.