After years of dominating the virtual iRacing equivalent, Verstappen is putting his real life on the line today (May 16, 2026). Driving the Red Bull-liveried #3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing GT3, he is sharing the cockpit with heavy-hitting GT veterans Dani Juncadella, Lucas Auer, and Jules Gounon.
The squad is already looking dangerous. During Friday’s frantic Top Qualifying 3 shootout, Juncadella put the #3 Mercedes fourth on the grid with a blistering 8m12.005s lap, leaving them less than a second behind the pole-sitting Team ABT Lamborghini.
If you want to watch the F1 king navigate multi-class traffic in the pitch-black German forest, you are in luck. The Nurburgring 24 Hours is incredibly accessible. And here is your complete guide to watching the race in the US and the UK.
How to Watch Max Verstappen’s debut for Free in the US and UK
The Official Nürburgring YouTube Channel (The Main Broadcast)
For fans in both the US and the UK, the absolute best way to watch the full race is via the official 24h Nürburgring YouTube channel. This feed provides the global broadcast, featuring complete English commentary, live timing, and continuous, unedited coverage for the entire 24 hours. You could also opt for DAZNand catch the coverage at 1.30 pm on Saturday.
Red Bull TV (The Verstappen Hub)
Because Verstappen is driving a heavily sponsored Red Bull entry, the energy drink giant is going all-in on their own coverage. Fans in both the US and UK can stream the main race broadcast entirely for free via the Red Bull TV app (available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and smart TVs) or the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel.
The Ultimate Feature: Verstappen’s Live Onboard Camera
But if you only care about watching Verstappen’s steering inputs, Red Bull is offering the ultimate second-screen experience. The Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel is hosting a dedicated, uninterrupted live onboard camera feed streaming directly from inside the cockpit of the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3.
2026 Nürburgring 24H Start Times
And here is exactly when the green flag drops today, Saturday, May 16:
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Local Time (Nürburg, Germany): 3:00 PM CEST
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UK Time (BST): 2:00 PMUS East Coast (EDT): 9:00 AM
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US West Coast (PDT): 6:00 AM