Max Verstappen has gained a position in the final result of the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

The stewards disqualify the car that finished second, a month after the dramatic race.
Verstappen had competed in a Red Bull-branded Mercedes-AMG GT3 car, sharing it with team-mates Jules Gounon, Lucas Auer, and Dani Juncadella.

What happened?

The Verstappen Racing car initially finished 38th due to a driveshaft problem.
The mechanics managed to repair it, but hopes of a strong result had evaporated.
The result improved to 37th when a Porsche car failed to take the chequered flag.

Why it matters for Max Verstappen

Verstappen's participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours drew global attention.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion had raced several times in GT racing events on the famous German venue's fearsome Nordschleife circuit.

What comes next?

The disqualification of the #84 Lamborghini that finished second has improved Verstappen's result further.
The stewards found that the car had broken the rules, resulting in its disqualification.
Verstappen's final position is now higher than initially thought, thanks to the stewards' decision.

The Nurburgring 24 Hours took place in May, with Verstappen competing in the gap between F1 races.
He had looked on course for a debut victory before the driveshaft problem struck.
The Red Bull-branded Mercedes-AMG GT3 car had shown promise, but the issue forced the team to undergo lengthy repairs.

The result of the Nurburgring 24 Hours has been amended, with Verstappen's position improved.
The decision by the stewards has been made a month after the dramatic race.
Verstappen's participation in the event had drawn significant attention, given his status as a four-time Formula 1 world champion.

The Verstappen Racing car had been driven by Verstappen, Jules Gounon, Lucas Auer, and Dani Juncadella.
The team had faced challenges during the race, but the disqualification of the #84 Lamborghini has improved their result.
The final position of the Verstappen Racing car is now higher than initially thought, thanks to the stewards' decision.