Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has agonisingly lost a debut victory at the 2026 ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring after his leading #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure late in the race. The technical issue struck the right-rear axle of the vehicle during the 21st hour of the grueling endurance marathon on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, ending a commanding run at the front of the field. While fans on the ground watch