Max Verstappen saw his hopes for a 24 Hours of Nürburgring victory evaporate after a sudden mechanical failure halted his progress.The Formula One champion had dominated the endurance race with teammates until a driveshaft break damaged the rear axle of his car.While the team attempted to fix the vehicle, the resulting delay meant they were no longer in contention for the final podium finish.A rival
Mercedes-AMG team eventually claimed the overall victory at the German circuit while the Dutchman promised to return next year.