False Rumour Claims Max Verstappen 35kg Penalty at Nurburgring

A persistent rumour on social media falsely claimed that Max Verstappen was penalised with a 35-kilogram weight penalty during the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours. The source of this misinformation appears to be confusion regarding a Mercedes-AMG GT3, which was not heavier than usual. Officials have confirmed that the car raced under standard conditions, dismissing the weight penalty allegations as nonsense. extract-html.com