The false rumor claimed the Mercedes-AMG GT3 was 35 kilograms heavier than usual, implying a penalty for Verstappen. However, the car raced normally, just as it had the previous year. truewildgame.com
False Rumor: Max Verstappen Weight Penalty at Nurburgring 24h

Persistent social media claims that Max Verstappen received a 35-kilogram weight penalty at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours are completely false.
