How a false Max Verstappen weight‑penalty rumor at the Nurburgring 24 Hours went viral
Max Verstappen’s Mercedes‑AMG GT3 raced the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours at its prescribed 1,355 kg, dismissing the circulating claim of a 35‑kilogram weight penalty. Origin of the 35 kg claim The rumor first appeared after MotorBiscuit ran a headline in mid‑May alleging a “brutal BoP penalty” for Verstappen’s effort. The story spread to Reddit, MSN and various other […]

