George Russell keen to follow 'luxurious' Max Verstappen example

George Russell has revealed he would like to compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours one day and experience the unique challenges the event presents.

The 2026 edition of the iconic endurance race took place last weekend at the Nordschleife, attracting heightened attention due to Max Verstappen’s participation.

F1 drivers have limited opportunities to compete in other racing categories because of the sport’s demanding calendar and the commitments that come with it.

But when asked if he would like to compete at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, Russell told media including RacingNews365: “Yeah, definitely one day.

“To be honest, watching Max at the weekend was pretty cool to see. 

“I’ve followed the race in the past and those 24-hour races – there, Bathurst as well – they’re just brutal races.”

Verstappen has long expressed his interest in endurance racing and is also regularly seen competing in long sim-racing sessions at home.

Having established himself as one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, Verstappen has little left to prove in F1.

Russell noted that his situation is very different from Verstappen’s, as he is still pursuing his first F1 title.

“All of us are in a slightly different position to Max,” Russell said. 

“Obviously, we’re also pursuing to win a world championship, but obviously, he’s in a luxurious position to do what he enjoys.

“And yeah, that’s great for him. And he did a great job.”